House hacking has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. The basic pitch is simple. Buy a home, rent out part of it, and use the rental income to help cover the mortgage.
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Buying a Home Together: Is It the Right Move for Your Family?
Buying a home together is something more families are considering, especially as multigenerational living becomes more common. For a long time, this type of arrangement had a reputation problem and was often seen as a fallback when something went wrong, like a job loss, a divorce, or a health issue.
That has changed.
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Peak Selling Season and Prime Buying Times: How to Plan Your Next Move
Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but knowing the peak selling season can mean selling your home in 30 days instead of waiting three months. And for home buyers, it can be the difference between saving $20,000 or having to pay a premium.
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Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?
For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing their home’s estimated value, right at their fingertips. With 178 million monthly users and over 100 million homes covered, the platform’s instant, free, and convenient appeal is undeniable.
Continue reading Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?North County and San Diego Housing Markets October 2025
Year-over prices in the North County and the San Diego housing markets showed little change in September. The median sales price is very close to where it stood in March 2024, although inventory levels have doubled since then. But unlike other regions where active listings have plateaued, our local inventory has decreased for two consecutive months. This decline in available homes, coupled with lower mortgage rates continues to give sellers a slight advantage in the market.
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Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports. Even more concerning, about one in four home buyers or sellers encounter suspicious activity during the closing process, and one in 20 end up victims of wire fraud.
Continue reading How to Spot Real Estate ScamsReal Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place, we’re seeing a market searching for balance. Higher mortgage rates, cautious buyers, and rising home inventory are combining to reshape what it means to buy or sell a home in today’s climate.
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Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent
Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you’re selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference.
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5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership:
How to Move Past Them
Dreaming of buying a home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A large percentage of U.S. adults feel affordable homeownership is not an option for them. In fact, according to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.
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Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family
For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort. It was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the decline. A growing number of families now are purchasing multigenerational homes and moving in together by choice.
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