Home Equity

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Why does this matter to you as a homeowner? New headlines can tell sensationalized stories about the real estate market, whether it is a good time to sell and more. Many homeowners in California have tens of...
California's Prop 13 - What is it?

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Have you considered the pivotal role Proposition 13 (Prop 13) plays in shaping California's real estate landscape? In a recent discussion with a colleague at my brokerage KALEO Real Estate, we spoke about its...
The Value of Location

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Southern California has so many great locations. Some of the locations brag about their centrality (close to Disneyland, the beach, and access to freeways) and other locations brag about their serenity (Big...
Save Yourself Work, Hire a Professional

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If you choose to undertake pre-sale repairs, consider the advice of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) which "suggests that sellers spend as little as possible on pre-sale repairs and improvements."*...
How to Make It All Line Up

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If you are a homeowner who is considering making a move this year, then a KALEO agent's guess is one of your biggest questions is: how do I make it all line up? How do I get the sale of the house I'm living in...
3 Reasons to List in Quarter 1

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The opening line of the CAR 2024 Real Estate Market Forecast is "California housing market will rebound in 2024 as mortgage rates ebb." That is encouraging news for homeowners, home buyers, and real estate...
New Year, New House: Making Resolutions Stick

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On a separate note, headlines are announcing that US mortgage rates have dropped for the ninth consecutive week which is helpful for "home buyers who have been facing the least affordable housing market since...