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Homeowner Insurance

By Jill Langer | Mar 16, 2025

Last month, my office invited a panel of insurance professionals to discuss the volatility of the Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) market so we could learn the latest to best inform our clients. In the wake of several natural disasters, the LA Fires is one of the most recent, HOI companies have become much more scrutinous and […]

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Rates & Equity

By Jill Langer | Feb 25, 2025

As we start a new year, I am often asked where home prices are headed.  While I don’t have a crystal ball, I study the market trends and activity closely.  Many aspects affect home prices, such as the overall economy’s health, inventory levels (supply & demand), and interest rates.  Seasonality is also a pattern I […]

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2025 Economic Forecast

By Jill Langer | Feb 10, 2025

  On January 22, my office hosted renowned economist and housing market specialist Matthew Gardner, who shared his 2025 Economic & Housing Market Forecast. We spent an hour listening to his keen analysis and insights, which included a look back at 2024, some discussion about what to expect with the new administration, and a look ahead to […]

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A December to Remember

By Jill Langer | Jan 9, 2025

The holiday season is a time for joy and reflection, and it fills me with gratitude to be part of a team that prioritizes giving back to our community throughout the year. Supporting our neighbors in need is one of the most meaningful ways we celebrate the season, and it’s made possible by the generosity […]

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Real Estate Year in Review

By Jill Langer | Dec 20, 2024

As we head into the holidays and mark the final stretch of the year, I wanted to report on the 2024 real estate market and where we might be headed in 2025. To set the stage, I must mention the ride that it has been over the last five years. Since 2019, we have experienced […]

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Wealth-Building Opportunities Start at Square One

By Jill Langer | Nov 16, 2024

As 2024 starts to come to a close, I want to spend some time talking about first-time homebuyers. Even if you already own a home, this is an important message to share; it can change someone’s life! In 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time home buyers […]

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What is your home worth and why do you want to know?

By Jill Langer | Nov 2, 2024

Your home is your shelter where you make memories, a large part of your financial nest egg, and a vehicle for creating wealth. Knowing what your home is worth is empowering and important. The reasons that may come up when you need to know your home’s value can have a direct impact on your financial health. […]

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Rates Down, Inventory Up: Opportunity Knocks!

By Jill Langer | Oct 2, 2024

As we celebrate the start of autumn, the season of change, the leaves on the trees are not the only things that are falling. Interest rates have gradually fallen throughout the year. Just 11 months ago, rates were almost 2 points higher; in the frothy spring market, they were nearly 1.5 points higher. During this […]

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End of Summer Market Update

By Jill Langer | Sep 8, 2024

Summer 2024 welcomed an increase in available inventory, a drop in interest rates, and continued price stability, which has upheld strong home equity levels. After a double-digit ramp-up in price appreciation in the first half of 2024, prices have slightly come off the peak of May 2024 and found stability. This trend is historically consistent with […]

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