Blog | Debora Sanders, Realtor

Woman vs Man - Home Purchase Preferences

One in five consumers buying a home today is a single woman. Meyers Research in Costa Mesa, Calif., conducted a survey analyzing the...

Do You Know Your Credit Score?

Your credit score matters so it's important to know where you stand. Federal law allows you one free credit report per 12 month period....

California's 39 Million Heirs!

I was talking to a young woman the other day and I found it so sad to see how worried, even scared she was about the future of our...

Putting Corporate Money to Work in California!

We have a housing crisis in California and as we know, the Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula are no exceptions. It's a difficult challenge...

What is the Department of Real Estate's Role?

In the Real Estate world, we use a lot of acronyms. You may have seen this one....DRE. It stands for the Department of Real Estate. They...

Survey Says.......Is it the Right Time to Buy or Sell?

Here is a survey that was published in my Realtor magazine this week. As always, opinions differ depending on your circumstance. #sell...

Want to Build an Accessory Dwelling Units?

That empty garage being used for storage may be the answer to a housing shortage that is affecting markets across the country. Several...

PG&E Outages and Preparing for the Winter Storms

The PG& E shut downs were the big topic of conversation last week. Luckily, Monterey County did not get hit with any power outages but it...

Top Three Reasons Why Your Mortgage Gets Denied

The leading reasons for mortgage denials, researchers found: Debt and credit history: 33% of potential borrower’s debt-to-income ratios...

How Do You Use Your Kitchen?

The kitchen continues to develop as a multifunctional and social space according to Cosentino Group’s newly released “2019 Global Kitchen...

Oops......It Cost A Little More Than You Thought!

Has this happened to you? You think you've thought of all the costs, you create a budget and get started on your remodel. Half way...

Monterey County Real Estate Market August 2019

Here are the latest statistics for Monterey County. Just like our micro-climates, our area has many different communities and prices and...

Guess How Many Baby Boomers Reach the Age of 65 Each Day?

Do you know how many baby boomers reach 65 every day? About 10,000 a day! WOW! They are the largest generation ever to retire and their...

Have You Heard About AB 1482?

If you are a landlord in California, you may be interested......The California Association of Realtors has asked agents to urge our...

Interest Rates at a 3 Year Low!

Does anyone remember when interest rates were over 10%? I dug into the distant past and found these rates on Value Penguin Inc. I guess...

Are You Wildfire Ready?

Thousands of wildfires strike California every year so it's important to prepare your property and your family. Here are some tips from...

Survey Says....Some Facts About Family Home Buying

No surprises here and the Monterey Peninsula and Bay Area are no exception..... According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2019...

How Motivated are Millenials for Home Ownership?

Chase Home Lending just released a study called Readying to Buy. It reveals the attitudes, preferences, tendencies and behaviors that...

Bathroom Details That Count!

Realtor.com® recently featured an article on the smaller details that can help elevate a bathroom’s look. Here are 4 suggestions that can...

Position Your Home To Sell!

Here are some helpful guidelines when thinking about selling your home. Factors that Impact Your Home’s Value: Market Conditions – the...

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