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Federal Cuts Endanger Santa Clara County Housing Programs
Santa Clara County agencies are worried about potential federal staff cuts and budget uncertainties, which could increase homelessness. HUD plans to halve its workforce, impacting grant dispersals and housing voucher payments. The county depends on $48 million in Continuum of Care grants. With nearly 10,000 homeless individuals, funding cuts could worsen the situation, risking housing…
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Happy April Fool’s Day | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
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15 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting. First-time buyers should consider various mortgage options, including conventional loans with down payments as low as 3%, FHA loans at 3.5%, and VA loans with no down payment. It's essential to budget for down payments, closing costs (2-6% of the loan), and moving expenses. A…
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How Stable Is California’s Housing Market? | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
California’s housing market has a 33.1% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, higher than the US avg of 26.4%.Home prices ↑ 315% since 2000, compared to ↑ 196% nationwide.
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Happy Nowruz | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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California Leads in Sustainable Commercial Projects | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
California’s commercial building market will grow at 2.53% CAGR, reaching $193.9B by 2034. Market growth is driven by sustainability, smart buildings, flexible workspaces, e-commerce, and mixed-use developments.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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5 Tips to Protect Your Home in a Wildfire Zone | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Research local fire history, hazard maps, and water sources before buying a home in wildfire-prone areas. Choose fire-resistant materials like metal roofs and ember-proof vents to defend against wildfire embers and flames.
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Happy Women’s Day | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Happy Mardi Gras | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
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