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Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

Posted By Yoshi Takita on April 07, 2021 in Global Real Estate

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report.

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Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

Posted By Yoshi Takita on April 06, 2021 in Sales & Marketing

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional.

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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

Posted By Yoshi Takita on April 05, 2021 in Buying

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund.

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Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers

Posted By Yoshi Takita on April 02, 2021 in Buying

With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast.

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There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

Posted By Yoshi Takita on April 01, 2021 in Finance & Money

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money.

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Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Posted By Yoshi Takita on March 31, 2021 in Investments

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream.

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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

Posted By Yoshi Takita on March 30, 2021 in Buying

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average.

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What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market [US}

Posted By Yoshi Takita on March 30, 2021 in Investments

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move.

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2021 Real Estate Myth Buster

Posted By Yoshi Takita on March 26, 2021 in Global Real Estate

There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market.

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Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

Posted By Yoshi Takita on March 25, 2021 in Global Real Estate

Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here are the top two to keep on the radar this season.

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