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5 Things To Know Before Buying a Historic Home

lisasheppard | May 31, 2016

Here in Santa Rosa, we have several historical districts with beautiful homes available for purchase. If you're thinking of purchasing a historical home, you'll need to keep several things in mind. To read more, Click Here.

Bay Area Median Home Prices Hit All-Time High

lisasheppard | May 24, 2016

It took almost nine years, but Bay Area home prices have climbed to a new high. The median price paid for homes sold in the nine-county region hit a new record in April. In Sonoma County, the median home price is now $569,500, only 8 percen...

Strong Housing Market Helps Reduce Lingering Foreclosure Inventory

lisasheppard | May 19, 2016

Strong home buyer demand is responsible for the drop in foreclosure inventory over the last 12 months. To read more, Click Here.

California Housing Becomes More Affordable

lisasheppard | May 11, 2016

Home affordability improved during the first quarter of 2016 in the Golden State, with eight of the nine Bay Area counties having a 4% improvement in the median home price. To read more, Click Here.

When is Opening a HELOC the Right Move?

lisasheppard | May 10, 2016

Home values have been rising, and home owners are once again building equity in their homes. HELOCs are making a comeback because of this, but how do you know when a HELOC is right for you? Click Here to read more.

Freeway Views are Hot: Homeowners Cozy Up to Urban Eyesores

lisasheppard | May 4, 2016

What used to be considered an unfortunate and undesirable living areas near highways, train tracks and other urban eyesores is now hot due to the rising popularity of urban living across the country, increasing home prices, and a shortage o...