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  • August Jobs Surprise: What a Resilient Labor Market Means for Home Buyers and Sellers,Bernadette Vaszily

    August Jobs Surprise: What a Resilient Labor Market Means for Home Buyers and Sellers

    Between surprising employment data, shifting bond markets, and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve, economic headlines can feel overwhelming. If you are planning to buy or sell, connecting these dots is key to making confident, well-timed decisions.

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  • 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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