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With homeowners across the country feeling the pinch of inflation, there’s no better time than now to take steps to reduce your electricity bill. When it comes to saving money on energy costs, it’s all about the small steps we tend to avoid, assuming they won’t make much of a difference. In this case, however, […]

Your home’s bathroom may be diminutive in size but it carries a big punch when it comes to your overall interior design. The small details can make or break the style you’ve worked so hard to achieve in other areas of your home, so don’t give short shrift to bathroom decor. According to the design […]

Market Summary As the new year gets underway, Americans are financially preparing for challenges in 2023.Despite inflation slowing towards the end of last year, consumers are managing their spending more closely andshowed restraint from overspending during the holidays. Economic data suggest this will continue in the short-term. Housing demand remains relatively depressed as affordability remains […]

Did you know that after age 40, the brain shrinks about 5% each decade? Fortunately, health experts say there are a few common-sense habits that can reduce the common signs of aging on the brain, helping to stave off memory loss and possibly reducing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Whether you’ve reached […]

You’ve probably already considered your personal reasons for selling. Now you need to take into account the other factors involved, such as market conditions, your property’s value and tax implications. Unless you’re locked into selling your home (e.g., you’ve already accepted a job offer in another city), it’s a good idea to look at the […]

A STEP-BY-STEP BUYER’S GUIDE Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by your agent Ramesh Rao will help reduce the stress of buying a home and […]

March 13, 2023 – The takeover of Silicon Valley Bank by Federal Regulators last week has ushered in new economic uncertainty to the forecast that has spooked investors and cast doubts about what the Federal Reserve will do at its upcoming meeting, with markets anticipating a less aggressive posture amidst a potentially softer economic backdrop. […]

The U.S. real estate market continues to experience a surge in home prices, driven by lower mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes. Median home prices rose by 0.45% in March, marking the strongest one-month gain since May of the previous year. Currently, home prices are just 1.7% below the peak reached in June […]

An earnest money deposit (EMD), also known as an initial deposit, is a crucial component of a real estate transaction. It involves the buyer paying a certain amount of money to the seller as a demonstration of good faith and to kickstart the process of buying a property. Typically, the EMD is around 3% of […]