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How the 2/1 Buy Down Can Change Your Buying Power Today One year ago today, interest rates were 3.75%. Over the last year they have ridden a roller coaster all the way up to hovering just under 7.00% today. Understandably, rising rates have ...
BHT Welcomes Silvia Berlin!
Bree Hughes Team is excited to announce our addition of Silvia Berlin to the team! Silvia and I have collaborated and shared ideas in the real estate space for over 6 years now and it was only a matter of time until we joined forces. Sil...
Bree’s Five Favorite Valentine’s Day Date Spots
Bree's Five Favorite Valentine's Day Date Spots Bloom For a cozy yet refined date vibe, look no further than our newest local eatery. Located in San Juan's original city hall, Bloom is a new dining experience opened by the owners of VINE in S...
Tips for Buying a Home in a Cooling Market
1. Decide what you can afford. According to experts, figuring out your finances is the first step to knowing how much you will be able to afford when buying a home. To do this, you need to understand what your current budget and expenses inclu...
Is There a California Exodus?
Someone posed a question to me today which got me thinking. They asked “if everyone is leaving California, then why aren’t there any homes on the market?” First I wanted to shed a little light on the notion that everyone is leaving Califo...
What’s Happening in North Beach?
North Beach is the hottest up and coming neighborhood in San Clemente! This little pocket West of the 5 and close to the beach is a qualified opportunity zone. What is an opportunity zone you ask? These are federally designated a...