Buying your second home in the Desert. You may be considering purchasing a second home this year. Good choice, and you’re not alone! According to Luxury Market Report, buying a second home has increased dramatically since last year.
How to STOP Robocalls and Spam Texts. It’s maddening! Whether you have a cell phone or landline, you will receive robocalls and spam texts all ALL times of the day. I’m actually getting more spam texts than I am robocalls!
Easy mistakes when filing your taxes. Tax season is always rough and when you’re a homeowner, there are definitely mistakes you certainly want to avoid.
The economy continues to improve with job growth surprised on the upside despite surging Covid cases at the start of 2022. While the strong gain in payrolls is great news for the economy, the labor market resilience also provides more reasons for the Federal Reserve to raise rates to keep inflation from rising further. After holding steady since the mid of January, mortgage rates are on the upswing again as the market responds to the big jobs report. The surge in rates may have raised concerns for many potential homebuyers, but it also could have motivated them to get into the market sooner before rates rise further, as evidenced by the increase in mortgage applications in recent weeks.
Have you looked at your homeowner’s insurance policy lately? If it’s been a year, it may be time for your annual checkup – for your homeowner’s insurance.
Market Minute for January 31st by CAR.org. After a turbulent start to the year, California’s economy and housing market got a bit of a respite from the volatility. Rates held steady after big increases, the pandemic is finally showing signs of improvement, and the labor markets continue to give reason for cautious optimism.
What to give as a Housewarming Gift? Moving into a new home is always an exciting time and generally is a cause to celebrate. However, sometimes housewarming gift ideas are hard to come by, especially if you want it special and from the heart.
2022 Real Estate Market in the Desert. I recently read an article in the Desert Sun on the Coachella Valley real estate outlook for 2022. Of course, we all know how crazy 2021 was for real estate in the Desert with minimal inventory, increasing home prices, multiple offers, and contingencies waived; will it spill over into 2022?