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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home , but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s...
Kevin Ochoa
Jun 193 min read


The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what...
Kevin Ochoa
Jun 103 min read


Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for...
Kevin Ochoa
Jun 42 min read


The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market
Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading...
Kevin Ochoa
Apr 92 min read


Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?
For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase...
Kevin Ochoa
Mar 142 min read


The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the...
Kevin Ochoa
Feb 53 min read


The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year
Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be...
Kevin Ochoa
Feb 42 min read


Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable . Maybe you feel the same way. With...
Kevin Ochoa
Jan 292 min read


How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set...
Kevin Ochoa
Jan 283 min read


If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like...
Kevin Ochoa
Jan 243 min read


What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of...
Kevin Ochoa
Aug 29, 20242 min read


What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
When you're thinking about buying a home , your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial...
Kevin Ochoa
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market
If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a...
Kevin Ochoa
Aug 6, 20243 min read


What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity
Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move....
Kevin Ochoa
Aug 5, 20242 min read


The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have...
Kevin Ochoa
Jun 27, 20242 min read


The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today
Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply...
Kevin Ochoa
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s...
Kevin Ochoa
Apr 26, 20242 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Home Prices: What You Should Know
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the...
Kevin Ochoa
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to...
Kevin Ochoa
Apr 15, 20242 min read


The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if...
Kevin Ochoa
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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