Blog | Debora Sanders, Realtor

5 Upcoming Design Trends for the Home

Interesting news on the home design front......We're moving away from neutrals and grays and opting for bolder colors throughout the...

5 Projects with Strong A Strong Return on Investment!

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What's Trending in Home Theaters?

Not all of us are lucky enough to have extra space for a theater or media room but don't worry....we're now trending away from basement...

Will it be a Buyer's Market this year?

Due to home prices slowing, interest rates holding and more inventory on the market, we may be heading into a "Buyer's Market" this...

Price Reductions are Prevalent Across the Country!

The market is slowing and price reductions are prevalent both on the Monterey Peninsula and across the country, 44.4% of the current...

Check Out this List of Most Dangerous Household Tools!

I know ladders cause a lot of very serious injuries and I've heard that emergency rooms usually have spikes in "honey do" injuries on the...

Here's a Look at Sales to List Price Ratios and Days to Sell in Monterey, California

As you can see,sales price to list price has dipped slightly since last year. Sellers are beginning to realize that price escalations...

Don't Forget the Small Stuff....Home Purchase Fees That You'll Need to Plan for!

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Chico Tops the List as the Hottest Housing Market in the US for December 2018!

5 out of the top 15 cities with the hottest housing markets in December were in California. The most surprising one was Chico, Located...

Average FICO Score is Improving!

Some good news….It sounds like the average FICO credit score has increased to 704! That’s pretty impressive! Scores range from 300 to 850...

A Wire Fraud Reminder!

Wire fraud is very common in the real estate business so be careful whenever you are involved in a real estate transaction. Thieves...

Credit Score Improvements Are on The Way!

Here is some interesting news that could help boost your credit score ...... One of the largest credit-reporting firms in the U.S.,...

Home Design Trends for 2019

Here are 5 home design trends for 2019 courtesy of Taylor Morrison: 1. Pastels and jewel tones: Baby blues, mint greens, and blushing...

Helpful Tips to Save on Energy Bills!

Here are some great tips from Renewable Nation. Anything we can do to reduce energy costs are worth trying. Take a look..... 1. Start by...

School Rankings Are Top Priority When Choosing A Home

As we know, school rankings influence home prices throughout the county and the Monterey Peninsula is no exception. When there is...

The 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage just hit 5% for the first time since 2011!

The Fed has raised interest rates 8 times since 2011 leading to the incline in mortgage rates but rates are still very low compared to...

Adjustable Rate Mortgages are Becoming More Popular in High Priced Areas

As mortgage rates rise, more buyers in expensive areas are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to curb costs. According to CoreLogic, a...

Benefits of Listing Your Home During the Holidays

If you’re thinking about trying to sell your home, here are a few reasons to consider taking the plunge during the holiday season: Less...

National News: Increasing Gains on Home Sales - San Jose Tops the List!

Good news! In the third quarter of 2018, homeowners sold for an average of $61,232 more than their original purchase price—the highest...

National News: Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors Do Expire!

Two days ago my 84 year old mother called to tell me that her Carbon Monoxide detector had gone off. I changed the batteries but it...

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