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Housing Mortgage Trends 2021

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In 2020, the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was expected to contract 5.2%, presenting the steepest global recession in many years. For many sectors, the negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be long-lasting. However, there seems to be a market that benefited from the mayhem caused by the pandemic: the housing market. During the COVID-19 peak in 2020, housing demand increased at an unprecedented rate following the lowering of mortgage rates starting around March 2020. People hoping to buy houses suddenly found themselves able to buy a home, increasing demand and, in the process, driving prices higher.

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I think WE ARE in a housing bubble | Bay Area Housing Market 2021 update

Buyer Tips, Market Updates, Seller Tips

What the f—? A couple of months ago, I put out a video on YouTube talking about the housing bubble and how I didn’t think we were in one. At the time, I had some good reasons to think that. However, the numbers I was just looking at, and some anecdotes that I want to share with you have me feeling different today. So today, I’ve got two stories and a little bit of data that I want to share with you which I think you will find interesting. Hopefully, this will be able to help you make a good decision when it comes to buying or selling your home.

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Encinal Market– Alameda East End’s Best Kept Secret

Buyer Tips, Neighborhoods - Alameda

Today, we’re talking about why Alameda East End’s best kept secret is Encinal Market. It’s also one of the main things I miss from living on that end of the island and I’m really excited to share it with you. Right on the corner of Encinal Ave and High Street–if you’re thinking about moving to Alameda, this is definitely one of the things that you NEED to factor in. 

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Gold Coast, Alameda | What I Thought Would Be Hard To Get Used To

Buyer Tips, Neighborhoods - Alameda

One of the things that I thought would be the worst part about living in Gold Coast, in the center of Alameda, is driving through the tube to get into Oakland. But I can tell you, it turned out to be really not that bad. So for today’s video, I’m going to talk about three things that I thought would be a really big deal about moving to the center part of the island. These are things that I initially thought would mean a hard transition for me and have a negative impact on my life but frankly, just haven’t been. Let’s start!

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Noob Vs Pro | 5 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes To Not Make This 2021

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It’s 2021! Let’s kick this year off with a video on the top home buyer mistakes I often see people make and what to do instead. We recently bought a house, as you’ve probably seen from a previous post. We’ve made some really easy fixes to it to make it our style and exactly what we wanted. Today, I’m going to talk about exactly what those fixes are so you can also make them for your own home. Let’s go!

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What The Psychology of Money Taught Me About Buying Real Estate in 2021

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“No one’s crazy.” “Pessimism is seductive.” These are just two chapters from a book I recently read and ended up really loving the author’s creativity and writing style. Today, we’re talking about “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel, and how I think it can help you succeed in your real estate buying, selling, investing, and everything else. There are a couple of things that I pulled out from this book that I think are absolutely critical for anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate in 2021.

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CALIFORNIA PROP 19: What you need to know

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So the voting is over and California Proposition 19 won by the narrowest of margins, but it still won. But what does it actually mean to you? How is it going to affect your real estate transactions? I think in 2021, when Prop 19 really starts to get rolling, it is going to be a game changer for a lot of folks. It’s because even if you’re not one of the people who can take advantage of the new rules, it’s still definitely going to affect you and your real estate transactions. To get an overview about how it’s going to affect you, watch my video and read my overview of the new, special rules below.

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Joe Biden’s Tax Plan | What It Potentially Means for Real Estate

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Today we’re talking about Joe Biden’s tax plan and what I think it means for East Bay real estate. Whether you voted for Joe Biden or not, we’re looking at a new tax plan. In this video, we’re going to cover some of the high level things that they’re talking about, and what I think those might mean for you, as someone who might be buying or selling real estate here in the East Bay.

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