Thank You, VETERANS!
To our nation's past and present service members — there's no way to adequately thank you for everything you sacrificed for our freedom, but on Veterans Day, we certainly should try. Thank you for y...
The #DESERTLIFE Update
Going to Happy Hour? Check out these Local Spots!
It’s not too late to get in on National Happy Hour Day. But you better hurry, it's TODAY!
To give your plans a boost (you're welcome!), I'm sharing 4 of our favorite local watering holes.
TOMMY BAHAMAS
3pm - 6pm
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Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever record...
Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen.
There are f...
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year.
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Desert Fall November Events to check out Today!
There is so much to do before Thanksgiving this year!! Honestly, now that the desert seems to be going back to normal with events popping up as out-of-towners make their way back to the Desert.
Here are some AMAZING Events to check out this...
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider wa...
The Mortgage Process
Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
?Know your credit score and work to build strong credit.
?Organize your ...
Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize tha...
DESERT Halloween Local Events
October in the Desert is a wonderful time! The weather is starting to cool and the snow birds are flocking back in. Here are a few things that are happening here in the desert this Halloween:
La Quinta Brewing Company Oktoberfest – Octob...