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Uncategorized The Value of a Buyer’s Agent   You’ve read the headlines, ” The real estate industry has been shaken up!” in regards to who pays the commissions to real estate professionals, the buyer or the seller in a property sale? Traditionally, commissions are paid out of the sales proceeds. Courts have rendered verdicts that challenge the status quo, advocating for transparency, […]
Uncategorized The Value of a Buyer’s Agent   You’ve read the headlines, ” The real estate industry has been shaken up!” in regards to who pays the commissions to real estate professionals, the buyer or the seller in a property sale? Traditionally, commissions are paid out of the sales proceeds. Courts have rendered verdicts that challenge the status quo, advocating for transparency, […]
Uncategorized Date the Rate, Marry the House! It’s not news that home mortgage interest rates are on the rise. At this writing (Oct 2023) current 30 yr fixed rate loans are pushing 8%. The rates may continue to increase as the Feds try to stave off inflation. But I’m here to say, ” Date the rate, marry the house!”  I heard this […]
Uncategorized Season Changes I love the change of seasons as the harvest begins in Sonoma Wine Country! Just as the seasons change, so does the ever- changing real estate market! The selling season slows down this time of year as the coming Holidays start to take the interest of buyers and sellers.  It is a normal “seasonality” in […]
Uncategorized First Time HomeBuyers! CONGRATULATIONS to first time home buyers, Brian, Dana & Carter! This family is thrilled to be new homeowners despite the seemingly high interest rates that are keeping many buyers out of the market.  Historically, speaking though, the current 6% interest rate is nothing to be afraid of. I bought my first home when interest rates […]
Uncategorized Still the American Dream… The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons […]
Uncategorized Still the American Dream… The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons […]
Uncategorized The Power of Homeownership! The True Strength of Homeowners Today The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over […]
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Uncategorized The Power of Homeownership! The True Strength of Homeowners Today The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over […]
Uncategorized Homeownership Builds Wealth How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If […]
Uncategorized What Seller’s Need to Know … What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed […]
Uncategorized What Seller’s Need to Know … What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed […]
Uncategorized A Changing Market is a Homebuyers Opportunity! Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers? If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once […]
Uncategorized Are You Ready?! Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time. There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past […]
Uncategorized Are You Ready?! Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time. There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past […]
Uncategorized The Oakmont 55+Community, Sonoma Valley JUST SOLD! This 2 bedroom and 2 bath, 1401 sq ft  home overlooking the golf course in the 55+ community of Oakmont sold over the asking price to close at $845,000 after only one day on the market! The buyers made a pre-emptive offer the seller couldn’t refuse. The views of mountains and skies are […]
Uncategorized The Oakmont 55+Community, Sonoma Valley JUST SOLD! This 2 bedroom and 2 bath, 1401 sq ft  home overlooking the golf course in the 55+ community of Oakmont sold over the asking price to close at $845,000 after only one day on the market! The buyers made a pre-emptive offer the seller couldn’t refuse. The views of mountains and skies are […]
Uncategorized Just Sold! JUST SOLD in Oakmont, the 55+Community in the Sonoma Valley Wine Country. This home sold in one day with an over-asking price!  It continues to be a hot seller’s market. Oakmont is an active adult community and offers one of the best values in this area. Located in the northern end of the Sonoma Valley, […]
Uncategorized How Homeownership Impacts You How Homeownership Impacts You June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the community, an investment, and a place you can put your stamp on. If you’re […]
Uncategorized Tips for FirstTime Home Buyers Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market today, how much […]

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