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Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk. Accordin...

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You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Some Highlights Have you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible. Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash...

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Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal? | Fountain Valley Real Estate

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That lev...

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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It's true that a few metros are seein...

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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help | Fountain Valley Real Estate

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeowners...

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The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Some Highlights Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why. As you pay down your mortgage and as home values rise over time, you gain equity – and that helps grow your ...

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The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not abo...

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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back? | Fountain Valley Real Estate

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last...

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Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really ma...

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Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think | Fountain Valley Real Estate

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly bu...

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