• What Happens to Your Mortgage and Bills After a Natural Disaster?,Alicia McConnel

    What Happens to Your Mortgage and Bills After a Natural Disaster?

      With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly 92,000 residents forced to evacuate.  As Angelenos come together to rebuild their city—and their lives—people across th

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  • The Top Priority for 2025 Homebuyers,Alicia McConnel

    The Top Priority for 2025 Homebuyers

      2025 homebuyers have made one thing clear: they want move-in-ready properties. According to a recent Bright MLS survey, more than 56% of prospective buyers say that move-in-ready condition is their top priority.    If selling is in your plan this year, here’s what you need to know about buyer prio

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  • Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide,Alicia McConnel

    Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide

    If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering:  Should I s

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  • The "Reverse Resolutions" List for Homeowners: What NOT to Do in 2025,Alicia McConnel

    The "Reverse Resolutions" List for Homeowners: What NOT to Do in 2025

    With the start of a new year, resolutions often focus on what we should do—exercise more, save money, or finally tackle that home project. But what about the things we shouldn’t do? For homeowners, avoiding certain pitfalls can be just as important as setting ambitious goals. This "Reverse Resolutio

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