RE Market Pulse – Week of January 5, 2026

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Each week, we analyze the evolving dynamics of the market, identifying emerging trends, shifts in momentum, and key considerations for real estate professionals. Last week, the National Association of Realtors® reported that pending home sales increased 3.3% month-over-month in November and 2.6% year-over-year, reflecting renewed buyer momentum. Mortgage rates also supported demand, as the 30-year [...]

Lake of the Pines, CA: Where Gated Community Living Meets Everyday Convenience

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Lake of the Pines, CA: Where Gated Community Living Meets Everyday Convenience Tucked in the scenic Sierra Foothills of Nevada County, Lake of the Pines is one of Northern California’s hidden gems. This private, gated community offers residents a unique lifestyle—combining the serenity of lakeside living with the convenience of being just a short [...]

A Buyer’s Agent Can Help You Find Your Dream Home

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Finding your dream home in today’s Nevada County real estate market needs to go beyond casual searches, checking out a few open houses and hoping for the best. You need a buyer’s agent – a real estate professional focused on your wants and requirements. They can bring a wealth of experience and resources that can [...]

Why Spring Is the Best Time to Buy a Home

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Spring is widely recognized as the best time to buy a home, and it’s not hard to see why. The season is all about fresh starts and new beginnings, which feels just right when you’re about to make a big decision like purchasing a new home. Learn why now could be the right time to [...]

What Modern Agents Need to Know About Home Buyer Technology

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Digital transformation has permanently shifted how consumers make purchasing decisions and interact with the business world at large. In order to adapt to those changes and stay relevant to their consumer base, many industries have embraced new technology—and real estate is no exception. What was once a market driven by local agents and homebuyers has [...]

Common Issues When Buying a Home to Remodel

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Remodeling a home starts with a dream. A gourmet kitchen! Skylights! A gigantic walk-in closet! But, the dream may turn into a nightmare if you don’t plan ahead. Buying a home will arguably become your most important financial investment, as well as a major emotional investment. And remodeling that home can make it better suited [...]

Mortgage Fraud and You – How To Tell You’re Probably Being Taken For A Ride As A Buyer

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A mortgage is the biggest, most important contract most of us will ever sign – and one with a certain sense of finality to it. We’re telling ourselves that this is it. This is where we’ve decided to put down roots, where we’re going to live for at least the next decade or more. Particularly [...]

There Is No Debate About It

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Having the #1 most-visited real estate website means consumers trust and recognize the brand power of Coldwell Banker. This is especially important because 93% of customers start their search for their home online. We drive consumers to our websites then connect them with our agents.   via GIPHY How did coldwellbanker.com become the #1 most-visited [...]

How to Pack Your Garage In Five Steps

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When it comes to packing up your home for a move, the garage is often the last room packed. Let’s face it, we put it off due to the sheer number of things piled up over the years. Garages are full of tools, landscaping equipment and things you don’t want to look at. Often, our [...]

8 Guides That Make You a Better Homeowner

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Homeownership in the U.S. in increasing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the Q2 2018 U.S. homeownership rate was 64.3 percent, up from 64.2 percent in Q1 2018 and 63.7 percent in Q2 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Being a homeowner is exciting and rewarding—not to mention it comes with a lot of perks. No [...]

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