Hidden Costs of Homeownership Top $16,500 a Year

You close on your first home in the spring. By fall, your insurance renewal arrives, and the bill is higher than anything you budgeted for. That’s exactly the scenario I want you to avoid in Temecula. And that starts with the full picture of homeownership costs, including the hidden costs most agent

22% of Sellers Are Cutting Their Price. Here’s How to Avoid Being One of Them

More than 1 in 5 home sellers cut their asking price in the four weeks ending October 11, according to a recent housing marketing update from Redfin.   It’s the highest share in Redfin’s records, which go back to 2021. If you’re thinking about selling in Temecula, I’d guess the last thing you want i

Mortgage Rates Expected to Stay Above 7% Through 2027

The mortgage rates we’re seeing right now are scary enough, even for October. What the experts expect from now until the end of next year might not be what you want to hear.  But it comes with some good news, too.  A new mortgage rate forecast from Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), a national grou

Waiting Until Spring to Sell Your Temecula Home? Start Preparing This Fall

  If you've decided to wait until spring to sell your home in Temecula, you have likely thought about price and competition.  According to Realtor.com, price reductions tend to peak in the fall, as sellers who didn't sell over the summer find they’re competing for a smaller pool of buyers.  In today