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Housing outlook for 2019: Is it too late to buy?
January 8, 2019
One conversation that constantly keeps being asked to me is, are prices going down? Should I wait to buy? My reply is that real estate is still a great long term investment and if you can afford to buy now, then go for it. Economists are saying, "if you can find a house you can afford in a neighborhood and school district you like and plan to live there more than five years, then market ups and downs won't affect you, said Richard Green, director of USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate".
Read more about this interesting topic in this article:
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/01/07/housing-outlook-for-2019-is-it-too-late-to-buy-a-home/
The Monterey Peninsula's Best Kept Secret
A look into local favorite Carmel Valley Village wineries
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A Path to the Future
New Local Developments Provide Diverse Options
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Get Outside!
Monterey County's Many Areas for Recreation
With summer in full swing, locals and visitors are taking advantage of the aftereffects of an unusually wet and cool winter and spring that has led to lush lawns, blooms of wildflowers, flowing rivers, and overall pleasant temperatures to enjoy the many outdoor activities on the Monterey Peninsula. Whatever activity you choose, the easy access to beaches, trails, golf courses and mountains ensures even that the busiest professionals can find time to enjoy nature. Whether you're brand new to the ...
Monterey Coast Homes - The Fall 2023 Edition
The Monterey Peninsula's Premier Real Estate Catalog
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Budgeting for Homeownership
I advise friends, family and clients who are new to home buying because they admittedly are NERVOUS because they are in the dark with it comes to the timeline of buying a home. It's OK! When you are new to a new subject, it can be intimating. It's natural to be cautious to enter into something unknown. Especially when you are talking about spending a LOT on what will become your home. Here is a great graphic to help learn about costs that may be unknown to buyers.
Although most homebuyers know ...
Although most homebuyers know ...
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