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Contra Costa County Property Taxes: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you're a new homeowner in Concord or a long-time resident of Walnut Creek, navigating Contra Costa property taxes can be challenging. In this guide, we will dive into the essentials of...

February 25, 2026 8 min read
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JVM Lending Has 15 Licensed Real Estate Agents Who’ve Never Sold A Home; Why You Should Care

JVM actually has 12 licensed real estate agents, and 3 licensed real estate brokers (including me and my wife, Heejin). Not only have none of us ever represented anyone in a real estate transaction...

February 13, 2026 3 min read
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Trump’s Housing Dilemma: Sacrifice Boomers Or Gen Z? Sorry Gen Z…

There is a beautiful park near my CA home where a six to ten boomers show up every morning at 7 AM to let their dogs run. I’ve gotten to know them well over the years – and this is what is the...

February 4, 2026 3 min read
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Don’t Lock In Rates For Short Sales; What Happens When Rate Locks Expire? 3 Options

We are seeing something I did not expect to see for a long time: Short Sales! A lot of them, in fact, are often in California too – where the market is holding up much better overall (CA’s short...

January 26, 2026 3 min read
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Texas Real Estate Market Forecast for 2026

Texas’ real estate market is evolving in 2026, with steady home price growth, shifting inventory levels, and regional variations shaping buying and selling opportunities. Economic factors like job...

January 14, 2026 8 min read
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Idaho Real Estate Market Forecast for 2026

Idaho's real estate market is set for continued growth in 2026, with rising home prices, shifting inventory levels, and evolving mortgage rates. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing,...

January 12, 2026 7 min read
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Tennessee Real Estate Market Forecast for 2026

Tennessee's real estate market in 2026 is expected to see steady growth, with rising home prices, shifting inventory levels, and evolving mortgage rates. Stay ahead with key insights into market...

January 12, 2026 6 min read
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California Real Estate Market Forecast for 2026

The California real estate market in 2026 is expected to experience moderate price growth and steady demand, with some regional variations. While inventory remains tight, particularly in major cities...

January 12, 2026 8 min read
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Massachusetts Real Estate Market Forecast for 2026

The Massachusetts real estate market is expected to continue its growth in 2026, driven by strong job growth, a booming tech and healthcare sector, and a steady influx of new residents. While home...

January 12, 2026 7 min read
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Fannie Mae’s Home Price Survey Predicts Appreciation (It Matters!); Save Your Remodel Receipts!

Fannie Mae just released its Home Price Expectations Survey Results – and it may be the most valuable table we can share with our clients right now.

December 12, 2025 2 min read
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Survey Predicts Appreciation

Buyer’s Agent Commissions Rose Again; One More Thing We Did Not Need To Worry About…

In late 2023 and early 2024 – the world was coming to an end. It was scary. The reason? Everyone seemed to believe that buyer’s agent commissions were soon going the way of the dodo bird, as a...

December 10, 2025 3 min read
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Real Estate Headlines vs. Reality: A Data-Driven Market Update

It is hard to make a 30-year financial decision based on a 30-second news clip. If you are thinking about buying a home right now, you are likely navigating a […]

December 9, 2025 3 min read
Headlines vs Reality

Can A Half-Completed Remodel Get Financing? Why Homes Were So Much Cheaper In 1950

In 1950, the median home price was $89,300 (adjusted for inflation), and it was only 3x the average income. The median home price today is a whopping $430,000, and 7x the average income. BUT – an...

December 8, 2025 3 min read
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How Greedy Developers and ICE Are Saving Mortgages and Real Estate

When I was a kid in AZ in the late 1970s and early 1980s, I would read about young developers getting filthy rich developing apartments. Inflation and an influx of new residents pushed up apartment...

December 5, 2025 3 min read
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