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Home Energy Savings Tips During Summer Months
Keep Cool Without Breaking the Bank Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and unfortunately—higher energy…
How to Budget for Homeownership: Beyond the Mortgage Payment
The Real Cost of Owning a Home Buying a home is an exciting milestone—but it…
What the Housing Market Forecast Says About the Rest of 2025
We’re already past the halfway mark of 2025, and if you’ve been watching the housing…
Should You Make Extra Mortgage Payments? What to Know
Paying Down Your Mortgage Faster For many homeowners, making an extra mortgage payment here and…
Smart Ways to Start Saving for a Down Payment
Planning for Your Future Home Saving for a down payment is one of the most…
How to Vacation-Proof Your Home This Summer
Peace of Mind While You’re Away Heading out on vacation this summer? Whether you’re gone…
How to Stay Focused During a Busy Homebuying Season
Summer Brings More Than Sunshine Summer is one of the busiest seasons for homebuying. With…
Is Housing Inventory Finally Getting Back to Normal?
After years of low inventory and fierce competition, the market is shifting. For homebuyers, that’s…
Summer Home Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Why Seasonal Maintenance Matters As the weather heats up, it’s a good time to give…
Buying a Home Before the School Year? Here’s What Families Should Know
Why Timing Matters for Families For families with school-aged children, buying a home isn’t just…
Real Estate Named Best Long-Term Investment—Again
In Gallup’s most recent annual poll, Americans once again ranked real estate as the best…
HOA Fees in Southern California: What Buyers Need To Know Before Making an Offer
When you're house hunting, you're probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, and how much…
