“Deflation is a fall in the general price level or a contraction of credit and available money (opposed to inflation).” Deflation is rare in the global economies of today. This is due primarily to central banks who around the world have engaged in a campaign to create a consistent inflationary environment for their own economies. This has worked […]
Tuolumne County Real Estate Market Trends
The chart above shows the Tuolumne County Association of Realtors latest stats for the real estate market in Tuolumne County. Where the average sales price has dropped 12% since the second quarter last year. Foreclosures are also way up and the luxury home market has seen a 35% decline in sold prices. It is not […]
California Association of Realtors Market Update
Policy makers in Washington D.C. avoided a default on its debt obligations as Congress and the Whitehouse engineered a last-minute deal to raise the debt limit. In anticipation of the agreement, mortgage rates have already been heading down for several days after having risen above 7% as worries over the debt ceiling reached fever pitch. […]
Experts Point to Benefits of Selling Now
Article by Current Matters: “If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on […]
Bad News for Landlords In CA Red Alert. CA SB 567
Real estate investors in CA are increasingly finding themselves in a position where their property rights are vanishing yet even more as CA CB 567 is up for vote by the State of California. Particularly, small housing providers may find out soon that evicting a tenant will become a nearly mission impossible in the state. […]
Can I Claim the Mortgage Interest Deduction?
Details can be tricky. Double-check yourself with these tax rules affecting homeowners. Courtesy of Houselogic Like most homeowners over the past couple of years, you may have discovered that you can no longer write off your property taxes or claim the mortgage interest deduction. That doesn’t necessarily mean your taxes went up. The change is […]
ESG Negative Impact on Real Estate
Real estate has traditionally offered homeowners and investors security, stability, cash flow, tax breaks, equity building and a hedge against inflation. In recent years we have experienced an unprecedented real estate housing bubble as the result of quantitative credit easing practices by the Federal Reserve Bank and monetary policies. As both inflation and […]
The “Great Reset” Central Bank Digital Currency & Blockchain Impact on Real Estate Ownership
What Is Your Home Worth TODAY? Get Your FREE Market Valuation.
If you are thinking about selling your home, the first step is to find out what its value is. In a market with historical low housing inventory and high demand you can rest assured that the value of your home is at the highest point is ever been. The time to sell a home […]
Should You Invest On Long Term Rentals Or Short-Term Vacation Rentals?
With the rising popularity of the short-term vacation rentals, many investors ask themselves which option brings the better return for their investment. And the answer is; it depends. There are some pros and cons to everything and both options offer unique benefits and drawbacks. Before we examine the pros and cons of each option. […]
Is Home Staging Worth The Investment?
If you are planing on selling your home, home staging should be at the top of your to-do list. Whether you hire a professional or do it yourself, selling your home will result in a faster and more profitable process. How Much Impact Does Home Staging Have on Buyers? According to a survey done by […]
Home Selling Myths To Avoid
Some advice on separating facts from myths may be helpful if you are thinking about selling your home. Below, I have identified 5 myths and offered some facts, so that you can have the best chance of selling your home this year: Myth #1: It’s a Sellers Market, Let’s Price it High You will want […]
Is The Best Time To Sell Your House Now?
Our economy is currently going through a high inflationary trend and rising mortgage interest rates. While at the same time, we have been experiencing a housing shortage supply, which resulted in extraordinary 2021 housing prices appreciation. But it seems that although 2022 will still bring modest buyer demand, experts are cautioning that we may be […]
Impact of Rising Mortgage Interest Rates on Housing Affordability
Will The Rise Mortgage Interest Rates Burst the Housing Bubble? Ahead of the Federal Reserve Bank’s announcement in March to raise mortgage interest rates, banks have raised the historically low 30 year fixed interest rates to 3.76% this month (February, 2022). This is the highest mortgage rates have been since 2020. Although mortgage interest rates […]
What is Inflation going to do to Housing Prices?
What Happens to Housing Prices during Inflation? As U.S inflation is the highest in 40 years, reaching 7.5% in January 2022 and strong demand is colliding with supply shortages. Consumers are seeing sharp increases for a variety of goods and services. Housing prices have not been the exception. According to a study done by Stanford […]
