As we wrap up the year in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, the data tells two different stories.
While inventory is seasonally low across the board, the pace of the market varies by neighborhood:
Moraga & Lafayette: Things are movin...
If you own investment property, you’ve probably heard the term 1031 exchange. Clients ask me about it all the time, so here’s the simplest way to understand it.
A 1031 exchange lets you sell an investment property and defer capital g...
I have been a top producing realtor in the Lamorinda area for many many many years, and so, though I am not a mortgage broker, it is inevitable that people ask me what I think about the 50 year mortgage idea.
A 50-year mortgage sounds li...
When buyers tour a home, they’re not just looking for bedrooms and bathrooms, they’re searching for a feeling. They want to know what it would be like to live there, to wake up to that view, to breathe in that quiet.
But here’s the...
When someone walks into a home for the first time, they make up their mind in seconds. Not because of the square footage, the number of bedrooms, or the inspection report, but because of how that first moment feels.
We all like to think ...
After two years of steep borrowing costs, many economists now expect mortgage rates to edge lower over the next 12 months.
1. Inflation Is Easing (Slowly).
Price growth has cooled from its 2022 peak, reducing pressure on the Federal Res...
People ask me all the time: Why are some homes selling quickly, while others seem to loiter on the market?
Here’s what’s happening— In today’s market, buyers don’t feel rushed. They’re waiting for the home that checks all thei...
Mortgage rate lock-in
Many local families are holding onto extremely low mortgage rates—often in the 2–3% range from previous years—and are reluctant to give them up amid current rates around 6–7%. That hesitation thins out one impor...
Lafayette's Hidden Gem: Exploring the Prestigious Happy Valley Neighborhood
Nestled among the rolling hills of Contra Costa County lies one of the East Bay's most coveted residential enclaves – Lafayette's Happy Valley neighborhood. Kno...
Views above Burton Valley
In the southeastern corner of Lafayette lies Burton Valley, a neighborhood celebrated for its family-friendly environment, spacious homes, and access to top-rated schools. Known for its peaceful streets and communit...
