Mathew’s Market News & Updates
U.S. Housing Market and the Election: What You Need to Know
The data shows that in most years following an election, home sales and prices actually improved.
Prop 19: Transfer Your Property Taxes
If you're a homeowner in the Bay Area, Prop 19 could save you money on your property taxes when you sell your home and buy another.
NAR Commission Settlement - What you Need To Know!
You may have noticed recent headlines discussing imminent shifts in the residential real estate landscape, particularly in light of a landmark case involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other ongoing legal proceedings. Unfortunately, much of the media coverage has been misleading, and I want to ensure you have accurate information about these developments and their potential implications.
Housing market inventory is so tight
At the height of the housing correction last fall, 92 of the nation’s 100 largest housing markets tracked by Black Knight saw a month-over-month home price decline…
CalHFA Dream For All Program
CalHFA interest free down payment assistance program is coming back for 2024…
How To Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is a crucial step in the home buying process. It not only gives you a clear understanding of your purchasing power but also makes you a more attractive buyer to sellers…
Newsletter
CalHFA has unveiled its initial guideline revisions for the upcoming Dream For All program scheduled for release in
April. We are organizing a thorough lunch and learn session to delve into the application process for clients eligible…
WHATS NEXT FOR THE BAY AREA HOUSING MARKET IN 2024
After the highest mortgage interest rates in over 20 years and the slowest volume levels of listed and sold homes in 2023, what can we expect to see in 2024?
UNWRAPPING THE HOLIDAY REAL ESTATE MARKET
Thought about selling your home during the holidays? Or just curious what happens to the real estate market during the festive period?
Sonoma County Events - November 2023
See what’s happening in your local community in November…
Trading Up In A Buyers Market
If you’re someone that would like to move, but aren’t sure if that’s a foolhardy decision, maybe this will help offer some perspective. In the past during other soft real estate markets it can actually be smarter to trade up. It’s widely regarded as investing wisdom that you make your money on the buy…
Home Insurance: What To Do?
California is experiencing a home insurance crisis, with two of the biggest insurers State Farm & Allstate leaving the state and Farmers temporarily pulling back underwriting new policies in wildfire-prone areas. As a result, many California residents are left with little to no options for homeowners insurance — particularly those with homes in areas most at risk of wildfire damage.