If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think.

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• June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.
• Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable financial future.
• Are …

If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there …

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• Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.
• Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.
• If you’re looking to buy a home this year, let’s …

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of …

This spring’s Tustin homes for sale will, as always, highlight the special features that make them stand out. Just which features those are for today’s buyers is what realtor.com calls “the billion-dollar real estate question.” Zeroing in on them is the goal of a number of “must-have” lists. One …

U.S. News and World Report may not be the primary source most homeowners turn to for Tustin real estate news flashes, but this month they have brought up some relevant insights regarding home improvement projects.

A week or so before Thanksgiving Day, they published an opinion piece urging homeowners to …