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Last month, my office invited a panel of insurance professionals to discuss the volatility of the Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) market so we could learn the latest to best inform our clients. In the wake of several natural disasters, the LA Fires is one of the most recent, HOI companies have become much more scrutinous and […]

As we start a new year, I am often asked where home prices are headed.  While I don’t have a crystal ball, I study the market trends and activity closely.  Many aspects affect home prices, such as the overall economy’s health, inventory levels (supply & demand), and interest rates.  Seasonality is also a pattern I […]

On January 22, my office hosted renowned economist and housing market specialist Matthew Gardner, who shared his 2025 Economic & Housing Market Forecast. We spent an hour listening to his keen analysis and insights, which included a look back at 2024, some discussion about what to expect with the new administration, and a look ahead to […]

Reflecting on the joy of the holiday season always brings with it gratitude. One of the most important pieces of my business is working with an office that always makes it a priority to come together as a team throughout the year to lift up our neighbors in need and give back to our communities. […]

As we head into the holidays and mark the final stretch of the year, I wanted to report on the 2024 real estate market and where we might be headed in 2025. To set the stage, I must mention the ride that it has been over the last five years. Since 2019, we have experienced […]

As 2024 starts to come to a close, I want to spend some time talking about first-time homebuyers. Even if you already own a home, this is an important message to share; it can change someone’s life! In 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time home […]

Your home is your shelter where you make memories, a large part of your financial nest egg, and a vehicle for creating wealth. Knowing what your home is worth is empowering and important. The reasons that may come up when you need to know your home’s value can have a direct impact on your financial health. Do you need […]