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– Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?
– The Gas Grill Repairs You Can Do Yourself Before Summer
– Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes it clear more people are out looking at homes than there were prior to the pandemic.
– What will an ADU do to your property taxes and resale value?
-The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
– Where to Get a Rebate for Your Home’s New Windows
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The latest data tells a very different and much more positive story. Local home price trends still vary by market, but here’s what the national data tells us.
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– The Biggest Home Improvement Rebates You Can Get From the Government
– Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed.
– Restaurant Owners Breathing Easier As Al Fresco Dining Moves Closer To Becoming Permanent
– You Do ADU, Part 5: Avoiding costly delays in your ADU project
– You Should Keep a House Diary
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Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage.