The graphic above reflects what took place with home values from 2022 to present day. Home prices rose dramatically in 2022 but then corrected themselves slightly (as seen in the Red). Once 2023 started, home prices started going back up again but at a steadier,...

How Higher Interest Rates Are Failing to Dent the Real Estate Market! It's no secret that interest rates are significantly higher than they just a few years ago. Contrary to expectations, the impact of these increased rates on the real estate market has been minimal,...

WE DID IT AGAIN! Last week Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties celebrated their top 35 agents for 2022! This year we came in at #5 and it's all thanks to you! Year after year we strive to give excellent service to all of our buyers and sellers. Through every...

3 TIPS TO GETTING YOUR OFFER ACCEPTED We can't even count how many times a buyer has told us that their offer never gets accepted on the properties that they really love. There are buyers that we've spoken with at our open houses that have told us they have been...

WHY ARE INTEREST RATES SO HIGH? Everyone always wants to know where current interest rates are at. That's probably the most asked question we've gotten over the last 19 years working together as a Mother & Son Real Estate Team. That's a question that's simple to...

WHEN THE FIRST AGENT COULDN'T SELL THESE HOMES, THESE SELLERS CALLED US.. Choosing the right real estate agent is crucial, especially in a market like we're in today. We specialize in getting the job done, even when others can't. These are just a few of the homes we...

ARE YOU A SELLER? PRICING STRATEGIES THAT WORK... Selling homes in 2023 is not easy. Interest rates are high creating some fear in buyers. Sellers who truly want to get their home sold need to use a strategy like what Chris Gonzales is taking about in this video....

RISING INTEREST RATES (%) + 2 MONTH 2023 MARKET REVIEW Interest rates are on the rise. This can have a significant impact on a number of industries, including real estate. Let's take a closer look at rising interest rates and their potential impact on the real estate...

WHY THE REAL ESTATE MARKET SEEMS TO BE AT A STANDSTILL Their has been very limited movement in the market.  A large reason for this is that homeowners are reluctant to make a move due to the low interest rate they currently have on their mortgage.  The graph above...

2023 HOME VALUE & INTEREST RATE FORECAST Here we go. The 2023 year in real estate is in full swing. This is a must watch video Chris Gonzales put out to educate buyers, sellers, and pretty much anyone that wants to be in the know when it comes to the local real...