While most people dread tax time, if you are getting a tax refund, this time of year can seem almost as rewarding as end-of-the-year bonus season.
Whether you are receiving a refund of a few hundred dollars or several thousand dollars, if
Is Now a Good Time to Rent? You May Be Better Off Buying a Home.
People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks when it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent.
The Census Bureau recently released their
What Impact will Rising Mortgage Rates have on Home Values? Now, is a Great Time to Think about Selling!
Are you on the fence about selling your home?
If you are thinking about selling your home this spring, think no more, and sell today! It is important to focus on mortgage rates because they have a direct influence on real estate prices. That said, it’s important to note that changing interest
Why Pay Rent When You Can Pay Your Own Mortgage!
80% of Renters Believe Homeownership is a Part of Their American Dream
According to the latest Aspiring Home Buyers Profile by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of surveyed renters desire to own a home in the future, with 80% believing homeownership is a big part of achieving
Should You Wait Until Next Year to Buy? Or Buy Now?
The 3 Best Reasons to Buy a Home in 2018
(but You’d Better Hurry)
New predictions for 2018 forecast more moderate gains in home prices and rising inventory levels, while low unemployment and record levels of consumer confidence mean more buyers are feeling good about their finances.
A lot depends on where you
Presidents’ Day is Around the Corner! Check out the best sales.
What is Presidents’ Day?
President’s Day celebrates the legacy of the incumbent President and past US presidents, while citizens are given a holiday, the date of which changes every year.
The US federal holiday is on the third Monday of February each year, but records show
Hanging out with Lyle Lovett
February 13th, my family and I enjoyed a concert with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen at the California Center for the Arts: Escondido. It was a memorable evening, with our good friend Lyle.
Lovett’s music is some of the most beloved
Low Inventory Pushes Home Prices Higher
The housing market reached new price peaks in 2017, shattering records left over from the 2005 housing boom.
Home prices rose as the number of homes for sale continued to drop — even more so than previous years. Meanwhile, the numbersales
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate Loving Yourself and Those Around You!
Valentine’s Day for those in relationships can be exciting, and full of love, but it can also invoke a range of emotions in singles and couples alike—whether it’s anger over the commercialized nature of the holiday, fear of a shrinking wallet
Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2018?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search.
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