California Economic & Housing Market Update
By Billy WYNN | General
California Economic & Housing Market Update
August 11, 2020
This California Cabin + Airstream Combo Is a Mid-Century Must-See BY LINDSAY COHEN ON 20 JUN 2018UNIQUE
By Billy WYNN | General
This California Cabin + Airstream Combo Is a Mid-Century Must-See BY LINDSAY COHEN ON 20 JUN 2018UNIQUE Wine country? Yep. Private creek access? That too. Plus there’s a sauna, an outdoor shower and a nearby beach. What more could you want? Booking a flight to Sonoma in 3, 2 … Nestled among the redwoods there sits a restored,… Continued
June 28, 2018
6 Smart Ways to Build Home Equity BY JULIAN HEBRON ON 15 JUN 2018
By Billy WYNN | General
Want to create wealth through homeownership? Build equity. Home equity is the percentage of your home’s value that you own, and it’s key to building wealth through homeownership. Let’s take a closer look at how to build home equity without blowing your budget — and how to access it when you need it. How much equity… Continued
June 28, 2018
Mansion Madness 2017 – Round 4: Pick Your Favorite Luxury Home BY CAT OVERMAN ON 29 MAR 2017
By Billy WYNN | General
Home Unique Homes Zillow Porchlight Mansion Madness 2017 – Round 4: Pick Your Favorite Luxury Home BY CAT OVERMAN ON 29 MAR 2017UNIQUE Competition has been fierce, and only two rivals remain. Cast your vote now, and come back April 4 to see the winner. Of the original 16 contenders, only two luxury listings remain. From… Continued
March 16, 2017
BREAKING NEWS……
By Billy WYNN | General
BREAKING NEWS ……. Today, a Canadian payment processor named PacNet became one of the targets of an unprecedented crackdown on global mail fraud, which will be announced later today by Attorney General Loretta Lynch. CNNMoney, which is exclusively breaking the news of this action, has spent months digging into this little-known company and the shadowy… Continued
September 22, 2016
THE BOOMERS ARE NOW RETIRING –
By Billy WYNN | General
Older Californians are growing in number, at 11.5% of the state’s population in 2015. The number of Californians 65 years of age and older increased 4% from the prior year. Three-out-of-four Baby Boomers are homeowners today and will remain so in retirement, though most will sell and downsize, purchasing a replacement home of equal or… Continued
September 19, 2016
10 best real estate tips for 2016
By Billy WYNN | General
Buyers: Don’t overreach A bidding war might spur you to overspend, but paying an inflated price can make it tough to resell when prices stabilize or sink. (Read 2008-2009 real estate columns as a reminder.) A decision to pay a premium isn’t always an errant one, though, when you plan to live in the house… Continued
June 27, 2016
Mortgage Phishing Scam!
By Billy WYNN | General
On March 18 the FTC Consumer Blog issued a post focused on hackers who have been breaking into some consumers’ and real estate professionals’ email accounts to get information about upcoming real estate transactions. After figuring out the closing dates, the hacker sends an email to the buyer, posing as the real estate professional or… Continued
March 24, 2016
PORTER RANCH GAS LEAK
By Billy WYNN | General
By Carmen Balber, Consumer Watchdog The largest methane gas leak in California history began more than four months ago and has driven residents with nosebleeds, vomiting, rashes, and dizziness out of 5,000 homes. Shouldn’t we know why, how and who caused the mess by now? Even though the leak has been capped there are many… Continued
March 9, 2016
IS THIS THE YEAR FOR THE WEST COAST SLOWDOWN??
By Billy WYNN | General
For the past three years, the western region of the U.S. has been infamous for its exorbitant housing markets. Western metros consistently topped lists of the hottest housing markets from realtor.com each month last year. Homebuyers in these markets have long struggled to make purchases because of a shortage of inventory and rising home prices… Continued
January 20, 2016
Attract homebuyers even during the holidays with these useful tips.
By Billy WYNN | General
Attract homebuyers even during the holidays with these useful tips. The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend… Continued
November 6, 2015