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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
According to Keeping Current Matters, a growing number of homeowners are choosing to downsize without taking on new debt — and instead...
Andrew Benson
3 days ago2 min read
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Rates Fall Again — Refinance Activity Hits Highest Since 2022
According to FOXBusiness, mortgage rates continue to ease — a welcome development for buyers and homeowners considering refinancing. The...
Andrew Benson
Sep 212 min read
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Why Half of Homes Sell Below Asking — And How Smart Pricing Can Help You Win
According to Keeping Current Matters, nearly 50% of homes today are selling for less than their asking price — and we believe there’s...
Andrew Benson
Sep 143 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | September 2025
Source: compass.com National and regional statistics are generalities, essentially summaries generated by thousands of unique, individual...
Andrew Benson
Sep 71 min read
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How Home Appraisals Work — What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
According to Kiplinger, a home appraisal is one of the most important steps in any real estate transaction — whether you're buying,...
Andrew Benson
Aug 314 min read
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4 Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home — and Why They’re Not True
According to Keeping Current Matters, many buyers hesitate to consider newly built homes because of myths they’ve heard along the way....
Andrew Benson
Aug 243 min read
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Home Searches Hit a Two-Year High: Why Now Is the Time to Act
According to Keeping Current Matters, online home-buying search terms reached a two‑year high in July 2025. Data from Google Trends shows...
Andrew Benson
Aug 172 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | August 2025
Source: compass.com National and regional statistics are generalities, essentially summaries generated by thousands of unique, individual...
Andrew Benson
Aug 111 min read
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The Real Risk of Setting the Wrong Price
According to Keeping Current Matters, overpricing a home can lead to more harm than good — especially in today's evolving real estate...
Andrew Benson
Aug 33 min read
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New SALT Deduction Rule Brings Welcome Property Tax Relief for Californians
According to Kiplinger, California homeowners are set to benefit from a new rule that allows for increased property tax savings under the...
Andrew Benson
Jul 273 min read
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Housing Market Outlook: What To Expect for the Rest of 2025
According to Keeping Current Matters, the housing market is on track for a steady and healthy finish to 2025. While headlines may still...
Andrew Benson
Jul 214 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | July 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Jul 131 min read
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Top Home Features That Help Sell Your House Faster in Today’s Market
According to Kiplinger, here’s how today’s buyers prioritize home features and how you, as a seller or buyer, can leverage them to make a...
Andrew Benson
Jul 64 min read
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What Buyers Should Ignore During a Home Tour — and Why It Matters
According to U.S. News & World Report, there are certain details you can confidently overlook when touring a home. As a team of...
Andrew Benson
Jun 303 min read
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Buy Now: 3 Reasons Summer Makes Sense
According to Keeping Current Matters, this summer offers an exceptional combination of opportunity and motivation for homebuyers—and our...
Andrew Benson
Jun 222 min read
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Why the 5-Year Rule Still Makes Sense in Today's Market
According to Keeping Current Matters, recent headlines have highlighted a slight dip in home prices — about 2.9% nationwide since April...
Andrew Benson
Jun 153 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | June 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Jun 82 min read
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Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know
According to US News & World Report, the US housing market is entering a new and exciting chapter in 2025 — and we're seeing the shift...
Andrew Benson
Jun 13 min read
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How Appealing Your Property Taxes Can Save You Money as a New Homeowner
According to CNBC, many new homeowners may be paying more in property taxes than necessary due to overassessed property values. As a team...
Andrew Benson
May 252 min read
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2025 Housing Market Outlook: What Our Team Sees Ahead
According to Keeping Current Matters, the second half of 2025 is shaping up to be an encouraging time for both buyers and sellers. As a...
Andrew Benson
May 183 min read
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