March 30, 2022

If you are considering relocating from California to Idaho, you’re going to want to keep reading   Let’s face it, life these days is EXPENSIVE.  And California is among one of the most challenging economic landscapes to manage and budget.  With that said, below you’ll find a thought provoking glimpse about moving to Idaho from California. 

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September 22, 2018

Shannon Gray – Saturday, September 22, 2018 As is common for this time of year, the amount of homes for sale has increased and demand has decreased. In Orange County we have seen a 23% increase in inventory since this past Spring. There are presently 7,070 homes for sale as compared to 5,730 in May.

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June 28, 2018

Rising Rates and Home Values Part 2 Shannon Gray – Thursday, June 28, 2018 As Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” If you are a homeowner today, “the best of times” rings true since your home has probably appreciated in value and you most likely

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February 22, 2018

Shannon Gray – Thursday, February 22, 2018 Now that mortgage interest rates have climbed to their highest levels in 4 years, you may ask, “Will rates continue to climb? And what impact will that have on the housing market?” Most economists and experts believe mortgage interest rates will most likely continue to slowly increase. If

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December 7, 2017

Did you know that the maximum amount you can borrow for a mortgage may vary depending on the loan type and / or depending on the state or county you live?  Obviously, we’re addressing the 2023 Orange County, California Loan limits in this article.  With that said, we’ll break it down based on the type

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September 25, 2017

Shannon Gray – Monday, September 25, 2017 A common argument against refinancing a mortgage is that it seems like a backward movement, as the clock is “restarted” with a new 30, 20, or 15 year loan. But there’s a way to move forward by refinancing into a new loan without restarting the term. We call

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July 26, 2017

Recently my wife and had the privilege of buying a vacation rental home. Through that experience I came up with 7 steps to assist those considering purchasing a short term rental or vacation home. 1. Determine where you love you to vacation and where there are opportunities for short term vacation home rentals.  You might consider speaking with

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July 18, 2016

Shannon Gray – Monday, July 18, 2016 Repair. Improve. Upgrade. Have you noticed? Construction crews seem to be everywhere lately. With real estate values up and the economy performing relatively well, many homeowners are looking to spruce up their homes, rather than selling and buying another home. Steven Thomas, a California Real Estate Broker who

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