
Mathew’s Market News & Updates

How To Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is a crucial step in the home buying process. It not only gives you a clear understanding of your purchasing power but also makes you a more attractive buyer to sellers…

Newsletter
CalHFA has unveiled its initial guideline revisions for the upcoming Dream For All program scheduled for release in
April. We are organizing a thorough lunch and learn session to delve into the application process for clients eligible…

WHATS NEXT FOR THE BAY AREA HOUSING MARKET IN 2024
After the highest mortgage interest rates in over 20 years and the slowest volume levels of listed and sold homes in 2023, what can we expect to see in 2024?

UNWRAPPING THE HOLIDAY REAL ESTATE MARKET
Thought about selling your home during the holidays? Or just curious what happens to the real estate market during the festive period?

Sonoma County Events - November 2023
See what’s happening in your local community in November…

Trading Up In A Buyers Market
If you’re someone that would like to move, but aren’t sure if that’s a foolhardy decision, maybe this will help offer some perspective. In the past during other soft real estate markets it can actually be smarter to trade up. It’s widely regarded as investing wisdom that you make your money on the buy…

Home Insurance: What To Do?
California is experiencing a home insurance crisis, with two of the biggest insurers State Farm & Allstate leaving the state and Farmers temporarily pulling back underwriting new policies in wildfire-prone areas. As a result, many California residents are left with little to no options for homeowners insurance — particularly those with homes in areas most at risk of wildfire damage.

Highest Mortgage Rates In Months
It seems like just last week we were commenting on the extreme LACK of volatility in the mortgage rate landscape

What Is A CRM And Do I Need One?
One of the most powerful tools for determining your home’s value is called a comparative market analysis, or CMA, which is a comprehensive report that uses a plethora of data to compare your home to similar properties nearby…

5 Ways To Get Your Offer Accepted
If you’ve spent any time looking for a house in the past year you’ll know how tough it is to get your offer accepted when up against multiple bids and all cash offers. Here are a few tried and tested strategies that can help you standout in an increasingly crowded field…