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Today, I want to dive into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: finding joy in your real estate business. It's something that's incredibly important but often overlooked, especially when we're caught up in the hustle and bustle of the industry. Let me start by sharing a recent conversation I had with a friend who recently became a real estate agent. She was feeling incredibly frustrated and...

Today I want to discuss something important: how loving yourself can seriously boost your life (Both personally and professionally.) Real talk: in the fast-paced world of real estate, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to show ourselves some love. But trust me, taking care of numero uno is key to rocking it in this industry. So, what’s all this got to do with self-love? Well,...

Baja California, mainly referred to as Baja, is the furthest North West state in Mexico. It is known for its extensive coastlines in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. There has been much raving about why people should invest in this neighboring state, but I am here to share seven reasons why you should not invest in Baja's real estate.   1. If experiencing beautiful sunrises and...

The real estate market, like the weather, goes through seasons. We are now facing the fall season, where supply and demand drop and will reach their lowest point during winter. And then again, next year, after the Superbowl, we will see it get warmer again.   On the other hand, many potential buyers have decided to wait to purchase a home until next year to see what happens with interest...

Over the last few weeks, mortgage interest rates have continuously climbed to the point of reaching the mid-7 % on average, where they currently are. It's crazy that we started in the higher 2% this year! The rapid increase in rates is something that we have seen once before, so let's look into the 80s to have an idea of what may be happening in the short term.   In 1980 inflation was...

Over the past few weeks, the real estate market has been undergoing changes due to recent events, like fluctuation in interest rates, demand, and supply, among other external factors. Knowing what to do/think as a buyer or seller is complex, with so much information. If you are in a position to buy or sell, you need answers fast. Let's talk about your opportunities.   Year over year,...

Where would your next move be if you sold your home today? As I have mentioned in prior blog posts, now is the perfect time to get back into the market if you have put a pause on searching for a new home.   And today, I want to share with you some critical factors to consider if you are between building vs. buying your next home.   A home with history and character is hard to...

Does size really matter?   If you have found yourself wishing you had more space at home, then it’s a clear sign that size does matter!   There may be many reasons why one may want more space at home. Leading the board is wanting to have an office or gym at home. The pandemic brought many changes in our lifestyle, some of which are here to stay. Among them is that many now get...

But what is changing? The speed at which homes are selling. In the first quarter of this year, we saw homes selling on average in 17 days. A strong seller's market is under 60 days, so 17 days was complete INSANITY!   This fast-paced market was caused mainly because of a very low inventory. We started 2022 with just over 1,400 homes for sale in San Diego County. To put this in perspective,...

Last week Zillow had to cut 25% of their personnel, leaving more than 6,400 unemployed, after their program where they were buying, renovating, and selling homes themselves, did not work. They were relying solely on their “Zestimates”, the property values determined by their algorithm. But, as I mentioned in other newsletters and blog posts before, this algorithm was erroneous. There’s a lot more...