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5 Tax Deductions Sellers Won’t Want To Miss

lisasheppard | January 25, 2016

If you sold a home last year, you'll want to take advantage of these tax breaks when it comes time to file taxes this year. Of course, it's always best to consult with your tax adviser to maximize your deductions. To read more, C...

Fannie Mae: Housing Affordability Will Continue to be a Challenge in 2016

lisasheppard | January 19, 2016

Fannie Mae predicts that the economy will continue to grow, household income will rise and mortgage lending standards will ease. However, the biggest challenge for the housing market in 2016 will be affordability as increasing prices push ...

FHA Loans Jump in Popularity in Sonoma County

lisasheppard | January 14, 2016

As rent prices continue to increase in Sonoma County, potential home buyers are finding that it's much cheaper to purchase a home than to rent and are once again turning to FHA loans to purchase homes. To read more, Click Here.

Cash Deals More Prevalent at Top End of Sonoma County Housing Market

lisasheppard | January 11, 2016

There's a new trend among all cash buyers in Sonoma County. When the housing market bottomed out several years back, investors were using cash to buy rental properties for the best return on their investment. These days, with the median...

Selling Your Home? Buyers Don’t Hibernate in January Anymore

lisasheppard | January 7, 2016

Homeowner tend to consider their sale options now in time for listing in the Spring. But if you're ready to put your house on the market now, then by all means go for it. Today's buyers don't take breaks and are in the market 24/7. To re...

5 Predictions for Housing in 2016

lisasheppard | January 5, 2016

It’s looking like 2016 will bring more of the same in housing, according to CoreLogic. Along with higher interest rates and an increase in home sales and prices, see what's predicted for the housing market this year. To read more, ...