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Can You Rent And Still Achieve The American Dream?

Can You Rent And Still Achieve The American Dream?

  The cornerstone of the American dream Owning your own home has historically been seen as one of the main lifetime achievements of Americans. This perception is accurate for Americans of all ages and ethnicities that make this great nation.  The most recent data reveals that 66% of Americans live in homes they own. That […]

Is The Fall A Good Season To Buy A Home?

Is The Fall A Good Season To Buy A Home?

We are living now fully in the Fall season of 2022. Temperatures are falling steadily, and our parks and gardens are less lush. People are busy planning their end-of-year holidays or finalizing their financial projections and budgets for 2023.  Is such a family and professional environment the right time to consider buying a home? The […]

California’s Transition To Electric Vehicles And The Future Of Your Home’s Garage

California’s Transition To Electric Vehicles And The Future Of Your Home’s Garage

California leads the nation Our state is leading the nation again! The state enacted legislation banning the sale of gas-powered cars and trucks after 2035. The motivation of this law is to reduce the emission of gasses that contribute to climate change.  We expect many other states to follow California in this monumental change. The […]

Will House Prices Drop Significantly, And What Does That Mean For You?

Will House Prices Drop Significantly, And What Does That Mean For You?

A looming slowdown The national housing market is sending signals of a slowdown, including in the Bay Area. As I mentioned in my last blog post, the real estate market fundamentals are changing very fast, and I want to keep you well informed to adapt to these changes.  The trends are changing. More homes are […]

Are Homeowners Going To Benefit From High Inflation?

Are Homeowners Going To Benefit From High Inflation?

The end of inflation is not near The end of high inflation does not seem to be anywhere near. In June 2022, the rate of 9.1% was the highest since November 1981! This increase is above the forecast of 8.6% that most economists were expecting for this year.  No sector of the economy is untouched. […]

Micro Apartments: Are These Small Living Spaces Right For You?

Micro Apartments: Are These Small Living Spaces Right For You?

Is this housing solution right for you? Finding affordable apartments has become a challenge, especially as inflation continues to affect home and rental prices. This is especially true if you’re a first-time renter, like a student or a new professional. As prices continue to increase, people are looking for smaller apartments to stay within their […]

Do Mass Shootings Have An Impact On The Prices Of Homes?

Do Mass Shootings Have An Impact On The Prices Of Homes?

A growing trend Mass shootings are, unfortunately, an increasingly common phenomenon in America. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit corporation, 267 instances have happened in 2022. For comparison, 269 occurred in all of 2014. Our state of California is part of this nationwide trend. So far, in 2022, the state averaged one mass shooting […]

Cryptocurrencies Might Change The Real Estate Market

Cryptocurrencies Might Change The Real Estate Market

What exactly are Cryptocurrencies? You’ll read or hear about Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies everywhere you turn. But what exactly is “Crypto”? Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography. Encryption makes them impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Cryptocurrencies store value and can be used as a means of payment, backed by a secure database […]