Mortgage Interest Deductions 101
March 28, 2021Purchasing a home comes with many tangible and intangible benefits. One that is commonly overlooked until the start of the year rolls around is the deductions you get on your taxes.
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Put More Money In Your Pocket Each Month
March 21, 2021Reviewing your monthly expenses once a year is a great practice to get into. As you look at your monthly budget, you will find some expenses that are fixed, like your rent or mortgage, car payments, and child care expenses.
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Our Current Market
March 14, 2021Well, it’s been an exciting year for Susan and me! It was just about 12 months ago that the reality of what was to come finally became real for us. We were planning to go to Palm Springs, as we have done for many years, to watch the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament. It was abruptly […]
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Tips To Light Your Home
March 14, 2021Lighting is such a crucial aspect of your home and can affect the ambiance, energy, and vibe in each room. However, sifting through the various styles, bulbs, and placement options can feel overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started!
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Common Home Issues Inspectors Uncover
March 8, 2021Before finalizing your home purchase, one crucial step in the process is the home inspection, during which a licensed inspector looks at the structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more. Here are 5 common home issues inspectors keep an eye out for.
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Grocery Shopping On A Budget
February 28, 2021As a homeowner, it’s never a bad idea to look at different ways to cut costs and one of the easiest areas to tweak is your grocery budget. Take a look at these tips to help you tighten it up.
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State Of The National Real Estate Market
February 22, 2021Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market continues to trend upward. According to analytics firm CoreLogic, in November, home prices were up 8.2% year over year. Interestingly, Idaho (15.7%), Maine (15.4%), and Indiana (13.6%) were the states with the highest increases.
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Your Guide To Recycling
February 15, 2021Recycling has a positive impact on the environment for many reasons. It helps conserve natural resources, prevent waste from piling up in landfills, and protect nature.
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Real Estate as an Investment
February 7, 2021I have been active in the real estate industry since 1978. In that time, I’ve seen the value of homes increase in value at remarkable rates. My favorite benchmark is the Cordova LaFamilia floor plan in Mission Viejo. In 1978, Mission Viejo Company was selling the LaFamiia for about $80,000.
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