Blog | Debora Sanders, Realtor

National News: Tapping Your Home Equity

Sounds like home equity lines are becoming more popular as home values increase....... #realestate #housing #homeequity

National News: Vacation Homes with High Returns

Short term rentals continue to be a topic of conversation on the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Grove will be voting on the future of...

National News: Millennials are Opting for the Suburbs!

Interesting news.......It appears that Millennials are moving to the suburbs and some surprising locations have shown up on the top 50...

National News: Mortgage Fraud

Here are 6 types of mortgage fraud that have been found in applications. According to Corelogic, fraud is again on the rise. It climbed...

National News: Top Places to Live in the U.S.

California had only one city in the top 50 best places to live in America this year. Dublin, CA came in at #7. I assume cost of living,...

National News: Survey on Home Trends

We're blessed with many amazing views on our beautiful coastline so this latest survey could be good news for many home owners on the...

National News: Mega Mansions Are Seeing Price Reductions!

Although we don't have a huge amount of "mega mansions" on the Peninsula , we do have 16 homes over $10 million so I thought i'd share...

National News: Buyers Are Willing to Pay Extra for Smart-Home Gadgets

Do you have smart technology in your home? If you do,buyers are willing to pay extra to get it. According to research (23,000 surveyed)...

National News: Proposition 5 Will Be on the November 5th Ballot!

The California Association of Realtors has collected enough signatures to get Proposition 5 onto the November 2018 General Election...

National News: International Buyers are Pulling Back!

International buyers appear to be pulling back from their recent home buying sprees in the United States. According to the National...

National News: Rents Continue to Rise & California Leads the Way!

As we know rents in California and on the Central Coast are high and we continue to have a shortage of affordable options. It looks like...

National News: Accessory Dwelling Units are on the Rise!

With concerns about affordable housing and tight inventory, many are considering adding an "Accessory Dwelling Unit" on their property....

National News: Residential Design Trends for 2018

Here are some top trends that were reported by Fixr, a company that creates remodeling cost guides and polls industry experts to find out...

National News: Most Important Features for a Dream Home....

A recent survey from Northshore Fireplace has the following as the most important features for a dream home: A view with peace and quiet...

Local News: New Power Source Comes online in Monterey County!

Monterey Bay Community Power just came online and I'm not sure how many people in our community really understand what it is and how it...

National News: Housing Costs are Averaging Over 30% of Monthly Income!

With housing shortages in our local area and across California, rising rental prices and home values are creating a challenging...

National News: Will A 5% Interest Rate Have A Big Impact On Home Sales?

Here's a quick perspective on the interest rate rising to 5% in the next year or so. It sounds like we shouldn't be too alarmed...........

National News: Pros and Cons for resale properties

It's often difficult to compete with new construction homes. Buyers see pretty new cabinets, new flooring, modern design and they don't...

National News: Vacant Properties In Urban Communities Continue To Be A Challenge!

You would think that most cities have recovered from the 2008 downturn but apparently, there are still towns across the U.S. that are...

National News: Helping gig-economy workers qualify for loans

What is the gig-economy? It refers to hundreds of income-earning activities that allow workers to set their own hours, work for as long...

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