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U.S. Economy Ends 2024 Strong, But Uncertainty Looms
Anya Derebenskiy 1/31/25 Anya Derebenskiy 1/31/25

U.S. Economy Ends 2024 Strong, But Uncertainty Looms

Consumer Spending Fuels Growth While Inflation and Policy Changes Raise Questions for the Future

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California Bans Predatory Real Estate Offers in Wildfire Zones
Anya Derebenskiy 1/24/25 Anya Derebenskiy 1/24/25

California Bans Predatory Real Estate Offers in Wildfire Zones

Governor's Order Protects Homeowners from Unsolicited Lowball Offers in Fire-Damaged Communities

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Tax Relief Announced for California Wildfire Victims
Anya Derebenskiy 1/17/25 Anya Derebenskiy 1/17/25

Tax Relief Announced for California Wildfire Victims

IRS and California FTB extend deadlines and offer financial relief to affected residents and businesses

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Mortgage Rates Hit 6-Month High, Cooling Buyer Demand
Anya Derebenskiy 1/10/25 Anya Derebenskiy 1/10/25

Mortgage Rates Hit 6-Month High, Cooling Buyer Demand

Rising interest rates slow home purchases and refinancing, keeping buyers on the sidelines

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Housing Inventory Hits 4-Year High as Buyers Hesitate
Anya Derebenskiy 1/3/25 Anya Derebenskiy 1/3/25

Housing Inventory Hits 4-Year High as Buyers Hesitate

Rising supply, stagnant sales, and affordability challenges reshape the real estate market

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The Impact of Empty Nesters on the Housing Shortage
Anya Derebenskiy 12/27/24 Anya Derebenskiy 12/27/24

The Impact of Empty Nesters on the Housing Shortage

The Empty Nester Effect: Why Downsizing Won't Solve the Housing Crisis

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Fed Rate Cuts: Caution Amid Inflation Challenges
Anya Derebenskiy 12/20/24 Anya Derebenskiy 12/20/24

Fed Rate Cuts: Caution Amid Inflation Challenges

Persistent inflation slows progress on rate reductions, impacting home sales and affordability

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Housing Costs Rising More Slowly
Anya Derebenskiy 12/13/24 Anya Derebenskiy 12/13/24

Housing Costs Rising More Slowly

How Slower Housing Inflation Impacts Buyers and Sellers

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Generation X: The Unsung Heroes of Today’s Housing Market
Anya Derebenskiy 12/6/24 Anya Derebenskiy 12/6/24

Generation X: The Unsung Heroes of Today’s Housing Market

How the "Sandwich Generation" is Reshaping Real Estate Through Multigenerational Living and Strategic Decisions

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How the Fed’s Rate Decisions Impact Your Homebuying Journey
Anya Derebenskiy 11/22/24 Anya Derebenskiy 11/22/24

How the Fed’s Rate Decisions Impact Your Homebuying Journey

What Every Potential Homeowner Needs to Know About Mortgage Rates and the Economy in 2024

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Housing Market Outlook: A Brighter Future Ahead
Anya Derebenskiy 11/15/24 Anya Derebenskiy 11/15/24

Housing Market Outlook: A Brighter Future Ahead

Navigating the Road to Recovery: What’s Ahead for the Housing Market in 2025 and Beyond

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
Anya Derebenskiy 11/8/24 Anya Derebenskiy 11/8/24

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed Cuts Rates Amid Inflation Concerns and Post-Election Market Shifts

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California Home Insurance Crisis Impacts Real Estate Market
Anya Derebenskiy 11/1/24 Anya Derebenskiy 11/1/24

California Home Insurance Crisis Impacts Real Estate Market

Rising Insurance Costs Push California Homes Out of Reach for Many Buyers

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Are Young Adults Being Priced Out of the Market? The Realities of Today’s Rental Landscape
Anya Derebenskiy 10/25/24 Anya Derebenskiy 10/25/24

Are Young Adults Being Priced Out of the Market? The Realities of Today’s Rental Landscape

Over half of young adults today are “rent burdened,” spending at least 30% of their income on housing due to a longstanding supply shortage, which delays their path to homeownership and widens the wealth gap—a challenge experts hope to solve by increasing the supply of starter homes.

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Soft Landing in Sight? Inflation, Rates, and California’s Housing Market in Focus
Anya Derebenskiy 10/18/24 Anya Derebenskiy 10/18/24

Soft Landing in Sight? Inflation, Rates, and California’s Housing Market in Focus

What Rising Home Equity Loans in California Signal for 2025

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How Falling Interest Rates Could Impact Home Prices: What Buyers Need to Know
Anya Derebenskiy 10/11/24 Anya Derebenskiy 10/11/24

How Falling Interest Rates Could Impact Home Prices: What Buyers Need to Know

As interest rates decline, home prices may rise, drop, or stabilize. Explore three possible scenarios and key tips for buying in today’s market.

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September Signals a Shift: Pending Home Sales Stabilize After Months of Decline
Anya Derebenskiy 10/4/24 Anya Derebenskiy 10/4/24

September Signals a Shift: Pending Home Sales Stabilize After Months of Decline

Signals of a Stabilizing Real Estate Market

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Fed’s Bold Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Inflation and Real Estate
Anya Derebenskiy 9/27/24 Anya Derebenskiy 9/27/24

Fed’s Bold Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Inflation and Real Estate

With inflation easing and borrowing costs dropping, the Federal Reserve's latest move signals potential relief for homebuyers and sellers.

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The Federal Reserve’s Aggressive Rate Cut: A Game Changer for Real Estate?
Anya Derebenskiy 9/20/24 Anya Derebenskiy 9/20/24

The Federal Reserve’s Aggressive Rate Cut: A Game Changer for Real Estate?

The Fed's Latest Rate Cut: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know

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Mortgage Rates Fall Again, But Demand Remains Stagnant
Anya Derebenskiy 9/13/24 Anya Derebenskiy 9/13/24

Mortgage Rates Fall Again, But Demand Remains Stagnant

Mortgage Rates Drop Again, but Buyers and Refinancers Remain Cautious

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