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Compare Costs of Living
A huge motivating factor in deciding to make a move is the cost of living! It is no secret that California, especially Orange and Los Angeles County, are one of the most expensive areas to live in compared to other parts of the country. This Cost of Living Calculator...
Home Buying Slumps
See what the OC Register has to say about our local market in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. If you want a copy of the entire article, feel free to reach out.
Home Values, Where Does California Stand?
During the pandemic, housing prices skyrocketed! States like California, Idaho, and Nevada saw especially large jumps. See this article from OC Register to see how the states with the top peaks are comparing now... If you'd like a copy of the full article, feel...
ORGANIZING OUR IGNORANCE
“A good forecaster is not smarter than everyone else, he merely has his ignorance better organized” How does one “predict” what is “going” to happen --- they really can’t. The more knowledge one has in an area (in this...
An Inspirational Biography – George Muller
George Muller: A Man Who Built Orphanages by Prayer "The children are dressed and ready for school. But there is no food for them to eat," the housemother of the orphanage informed George Mueller. George asked her to take the 300 children into the dining room and have...
Budgeting for Your Benefit
There are a million myths out there about budgets, making the word into somewhat of a "four-letter" category. But Budgeting is not something that holds you back (Myth #1) nor is a ball and chain (Myth #2) ⛓👨⚖️ Budgeting is something that you control, and that you...
Effects of the Corona Virus: Reasons to Sell in 2020
1. Fear in Buyers doesn’t help Seller’s Pocketbooks----The Corona Virus is causing unusually high levels of fear! Like we haven’t seen in years! When Disneyland, one of Southern California’s largest tourist destination, is willing to shut its doors and lose out on...
We Need Your Help – to Celebrate our Community Servants
Every day there are individuals in our neighborhood who display great acts of love, putting their lives on the line to keep our community safe and healthy. They put our best interests above the interests of themselves and their families, and these quiet acts of...
What Every Homeowner Needs to Hear
An Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist and Brian Buffini In the current climate, there is a lot of misinformation and uncertainty in the marketplace. In this episode, Brian welcomes back NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun to get an update on the...
15 Ways to Live a Better Life this Year
We have this list saved from many years ago, but its one that we love. We don't know where it came from, but we do know that we did not write it. Many thanks to the author, and if this ever makes it by the author's desk please let us know so we can give your proper...
Buying or Selling During COVID-19: Here is What You Should Prepare For
Buying or Selling During COVID-19: Here is What You Should Prepare For Condensed content from Article by Cara Ameer (award winning Broker Associate, REALTOR, real estate media contributor & speaker based in Northeast Florida) published by Inman News In light of...
Summary of Economist Christopher Thornberg’s Projections on Corona Virus and the U.S. Economy
Economist Christopher Thornburg, a founding partner with Beacon economics said the equation is simple “this isn’t fun and games“ he said “these businesses will lose revenue in the short run, but there’s a long-term gain. ...