• Knowing When to Buy a Home: Understanding the numbers,Bernadette Vaszily

    Knowing When to Buy a Home: Understanding the numbers

    How will you know when to buy your next home? Are you waiting for the right interest rate? a desired income goal? a targeted downpayment amount?    Understanding how an underwriter reviews your homebuying file helps in targeting your ideal price range for your comfort level.    1. The "Housing" Perc

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  • The 2026 Housing Outlook,Bernadette Vaszily

    The 2026 Housing Outlook

    Where is the Orange County housing market headed next? The short answer: the market is stabilizing—but strategy matters more than ever. After years of volatility driven by interest rates and limited inventory, we’re entering a more nuanced phase. Buyers and sellers who understand the landscape—and a

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  • Top 8 Steps to Take When Preparing to Buy Your First Home,Bernadette Vaszily

    Top 8 Steps to Take When Preparing to Buy Your First Home

    Owning a home is a key component of the American dream, but if you want to make it a reality, you must be methodical about your preparation. And, importantly, before you get swept up in the excitement of owning your own place, you’ve got to be willing to take the emotion out and review your commitme

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