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I’m a Real Estate Agent: 7 Reasons Why 2025 Is the Year To Buy in California

By Suzanne Volkman | Nov 21, 2024

California is a coveted place to live due to its temperate climate and variety of geography, from mountains to deserts and a mix of big cities and suburbs. The consequence of being a desirable place to live is that housing prices are often higher here than in other parts of the country. However, things are shifting, and […]

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A Letter to the Nation’s New Leaders: Right Now, the American Dream of Homeownership Is in Crisis

By Suzanne Volkman | Nov 7, 2024

By Damian Eales Nov 5, 2024 The average single-family home in America costs $420,000. If home prices had simply kept pace with inflation since 1963, that home would cost just $185,000. Regulations and other costs buyers bear add more than $90,000 to the price of a new home. And supply is not meeting nationwide demand. America must build as […]

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Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

By Suzanne Volkman | Oct 29, 2024

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in election years there’s […]

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Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

By Suzanne Volkman | Oct 16, 2024

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market is not set up for a crash […]

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Discarding Unwanted Household Items

By Suzanne Volkman | Oct 16, 2024

The saying “One person’s treasure is another person’s trash” is no truer than in the case of selling, donating or removing household furnishings that no longer serve you. What you are likely to find out is that your beloved Aunt Ann’s Hummel collection or your father’s prized recliner has little to no value in today’s […]

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2 Reasons Sellers Should (Still) Offer to Pay a Commission to Buyers Agents

By Suzanne Volkman | Oct 2, 2024

If you’ve been planning on selling your house, or are currently in the middle of doing so, you’ve probably heard that there will be some changes in how your home can be listed and marketed, with regard to a commission being offered (or not) to buyers’ agents. While some listing agents may already be implementing […]

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Home Sellers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 15, 2024

As a home seller, you have a wide range of choices when it comes to listing your home. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate this complex process and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent settlement has led to several changes […]

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Home Buyers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 15, 2024

Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever undertake. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate your homebuying journey and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent settlement has led to several changes that benefit homebuyers, […]

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When to Sell a Home for the Best Profit

By Suzanne Volkman | Aug 7, 2024

Deciding to sell your home is a big deal. It requires a ton of careful planning, and having the answers to some hard-hitting questions like, how much should I sell my home for? Should I renovate before selling? Which Realtor is the right fit for me? And when is the best time to sell my […]

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