7 Signs a Home Seller May Be Ready to Negotiate

  In July, the number of U.S. homebuyers hit a new low at 966,752, according to Redfin.  Meanwhile, nearly 1.46 million sellers were in the market. That means sellers outnumbered buyers by nearly half a million people. Which means buyers still in the market are facing less competition for available

50+ New Housing Provisions Are Now Federal Law. What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

  The ROAD to Housing Act is the most sweeping federal housing law in a generation. It became law on July 11, 2026 with overwhelming bipartisan support.  So, does this change anything for you?  I’m breaking down the changes most likely to impact buyers and homeowners in Temecula, so you know what th

The Real Homebuying Process: 4 Stages, 12 Steps, No Surprises

Deciding to buy a home is the first step. Of many.  Then there’s knowing where to begin or what to expect throughout the process, not to mention the pitfalls when you’re navigating a home purchase for the first time.  Just recently, I came across a breakdown from Sharran Srivatsaa, a real estate str

Sellers Are Offering More Than Ever in 2026. Here's What it Means for Buyers.

According to new Redfin research, home buyers have more negotiating power than they’ve had in years.    Last month, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 46.2% of all U.S. home sales. That’s the highest share for May that Redfin has ever recorded. Nearly half of all sellers are sweetening the deal f