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Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned pro, this collection of informative and insightful blog posts is designed to empower you with the knowledge, tips, and strategies needed to make informed decisions throughout your homebuying journey. From budgeting and mortgage advice to neighborhood insights and property inspections, I've got you covered every step of the way.

Mortgage Rates Plunge! What This Means Right Now

Mortgage Rates Plunge! What This Means Right Now

  • Liz Kroft
  • 11/29/23

Interest rates have dropped over the last 4 weeks, sparking positive shifts in the Monterey County and Santa Cruz County real e...

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Is Now A Bad Time To Buy A Home? Let's Talk About It.

Is Now A Bad Time To Buy A Home? Let's Talk About It.

  • Liz Kroft
  • 11/14/23

Caught in the 'worst time to buy a home' narrative? Mortgage rates are on the rise, and the prevailing sentiment suggests that ...

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Client Success Story: How Savvy Buyers Outsmarted High Mortgage Rates

Client Success Story: How Savvy Buyers Outsmarted High Mortgage Rates

  • Liz Kroft
  • 11/6/23

If you've been following recent articles on my blog and posts on social media, you're already aware that today's real estate ma...

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5 Advantages Home Buyers Have Today

5 Advantages Home Buyers Have Today

  • Liz Kroft
  • 10/31/23

In the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate market, buyers are currently poised to leverage some significant advantages. ...

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Mortgage Rate Buy-Downs: A Win-Win Strategy for Home Sellers and Buyers

Mortgage Rate Buy-Downs: A Win-Win Strategy for Home Sellers and Buyers

  • Liz Kroft
  • 10/25/23

In the ever-shifting landscape of real estate, one factor that has been making headlines lately is mortgage interest rates. Whi...

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Client Success Story: How Agent Reputation Beat Higher All-Cash Bids

Client Success Story: How Agent Reputation Beat Higher All-Cash Bids

  • Liz Kroft
  • 10/10/23

Discover how homebuyers found their ideal Santa Cruz home by leveraging a clean offer and strong agent reputation over higher b...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Prop 19: How It Could Benefit Your Property Taxes

Unlocking the Secrets of Prop 19: How It Could Benefit Your Property Taxes

  • Liz Kroft
  • 10/3/23

Are you a California homeowner, over 55, disabled, or perhaps a victim of wildfires or natural disasters? If so, California Pro...

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Exploring Co-Ownership: Buying a Home with Friends

Exploring Co-Ownership: Buying a Home with Friends

  • Liz Kroft
  • 08/17/23

The path to homeownership has taken an interesting twist with the rise of co-ownership arrangements. More and more friends are ...

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