Is the Housing Market Set Up for a Come Back?

Photo by Expect Best from Pexels The housing market in California certainly took a beating in the last few months. May’s total sales was down 13.9% from April, and over 40% from May 2019!  But we may have seen the worst of it. Pending home sales increased rapidly, up 67% from April to May, though the rapid rate […]

It’s Seller’s Market, and Here’s Why

Photo by Chris Goodwin from Pexels It’s Seller’s Market, and Here’s Why Realtors across California are reporting a hot market, especially with luxury homes, where some houses are selling within days of listings. Bidding wars and above-list prices are not uncommon. According to Forbes.com, one top realtor in Greater Palm Springs observed, “Even though we […]

Time for an Upgrade?

Image by Pixabay  Have you been dreaming about that state-of-the-art kitchen remodel? Or gutting a grimy bathroom to make room for a relaxing spa-like retreat in your master suite? How about a new deck, pool, or other pet projects (like finishing a basement to make room for an exercise area – since gyms seem to […]

Lights, Camera, Action! Time to Stage your Home. 

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay  “People buy with emotion and then backfill with logic” or at least that is what our marketing professors taught us in college. If that is true, then snagging a buyer for your home requires moving their emotions. They need to FEEL something when they come to the property. How […]

5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Need a few tips to improve your credit score in 2020 to take advantage of low-interest rates? Here are a few of the best things you can do to raise your credit score fast. Credit Score Tip #1: Pay Every Bill on Time Your score is meant to reflect how well you […]