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With fires, earthquakes and heat waves, insurance has been a hot topic in our market. How can you get proper insurance coverage? By staying informed and up to date on new guidelines and rules. For instance, did you know that some insurers are refusing to renew existing homeowner insurance policies… Read More

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My new motto: Stay calm and sell on! It’s officially what I call the ‘new norm’ for real estate and here’s how we can all win: Let’s promote calm amid the chaos. Buyers and sellers can sense trepidation and the most important thing is to remain calm and confident that… Read More

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Luxury homes today, especially new construction luxury homes, are built to resemble resort-style residences. They’re escapes, destinations, villas, a paradise found just inside – or slightly beyond – your own front door. Let’s discuss the most popular wellness features and indulgences you’ll find in many high-end homes:  Gym Luxury properties… Read More

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With the Olympics now over, I thought this week I’d share how to get your home to the finish line! Of course, you’ve got to get through the quarterfinals (escrow), the semifinals (contingency removals) to make it to the finals … closing. While this process was always straightforward (at least from the… Read More

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On July 24th, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) made new forms available to help real estate professionals, buyers and sellers navigate what I call “the new normal” of real estate. In a companywide Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties meeting with C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel Gov Hutchinson, our brokerage was introduced to… Read More

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It’s no secret that supply and demand is the bread and butter of the housing market. Recently, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR), noted that the current housing market is at an interesting juncture, with rising inventory but lower buyer demand. Even as more… Read More