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July 29, 2026
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2026 Mid-Year Market Check-In: What the First Half of the Year Tells Us About Your Next Move

  For the past two years, a lot of people have been waiting on the housing market to do one specific thing: drop rates dramatically and "unfreeze." That was the plan for buyers and sellers alike. I'll move when rates come down. That big drop never fully arrived. And the market changed anyway. It didn't unfreeze. It thawed — slowly. Halfway through 2026, buyers in many markets have more homes to choose from, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate than they've had in years. Sellers are adjusting to a slower,...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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December 1, 2024
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Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holidays should be joyful — not stressful. Smart home technology can help homeowners simplify entertaining, enhance security, and improve energy efficiency during the busiest time of year. From smart lighting and thermostats to security features and voice-activated helpers, these gadgets make the season more comfortable and worry-free....

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by Cari Gennarelli
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December 1, 2022
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Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

  You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings.  For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save a couple of hundred dollars a year just by sealing your home and boosting its insulation.1 Other small fixes—such as swapping old light bulbs for LEDs and plugging electronics into a powerstrip—can boost your yearly savings...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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September 1, 2022
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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today – and open up the possibility of refinancing at a lower rate in the future. How does a lower mortgage rate save you money? According to Trading Economics, the average...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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May 20, 2011
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Buying a Home In Marin – Broker’s on Tour

Buying a Home In Marin - Broker's on Tour Thursday in central Marin County between 10:30-2 the streets are filled with Realtor cars rushing around to see all the new listed homes for sale. The concept of Broker's Tour is brilliant.  I have seen agents tour a home in 30 seconds and fit in 20+ homes in 7 cities in the 3 hour window. Buyers approach the home viewing process completely different.  They need to spend time in the home. Will I be comfortable here? Will my couch fit? Where will...

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