Suzanne's Blog
Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns.
In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites. According to HousingWire Data as many as 4 in 10 (43%) sellers are going this route – that’s the highest it’s been […]
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Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place
You’ve spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it’s natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it. Whether you’re leaning toward staying in your house […]
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California DROP Program: How to Protect Your Online Privacy
Have you ever wondered how much personal information about you is being collected, shared, or sold online? From your contact information and browsing activity to other personal details, data brokers may have more information about you than you realize. Fortunately, California residents now have access to a free state service that makes it easier to […]
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3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
If you’re trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to go down. For now, though, they’re headed the other way. Mortgage News Daily data […]
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Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s what you need to remember. Pulling from your retirement savings is […]
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Placer County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026
The Placer County housing market is heading into fall with stable home prices, declining inventory and a slight advantage for sellers. As of September 3, 2026, the median list price for a single-family home in Placer County is $749,000. There are 1,211 homes on the market, and the Market Action Index is 41, indicating a […]
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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move
When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now. For a lot of homeowners, it’s been years. And if you’ve been thinking about moving, but higher home prices or mortgage rates have made […]
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Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today’s forecasts, that may not happen. And you […]
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