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Elections and the Housing Market: Insights from the McCall Team in Sonoma County
Election season is upon us, and if you're contemplating buying or selling, you might be curious about how political shifts impact the market
Trish McCall
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Navigating Home Affordability in Sonoma County: The Impact of Rising Insurance Rates
In Sonoma County, a new element is reshaping the affordability equation of homeownership. It's not the typical culprits of home prices...
Trish McCall
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Home Buyers and Mortgage Rates
The recent decrease in mortgage rates has sparked interest about the state of buyer demand in the housing market. A closer look at the...
Trish McCall
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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The Case for Buying vs. Renting
If you're contemplating whether it's the right time to consider homeownership, it's understandable to feel a bit apprehensive with...
Trish McCall
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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The Autumn Advantage
In a surprising shift, October has now taken the crown from June as the most popular month for weddings. Interestingly, this trend is...
Trish McCall
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Real Estate is Like the Weather
When it comes to real estate, it's tempting to think of it as a single entity much like how we view the weather. However, just as...
Trish McCall
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Please Explain: What's a Contingency?
If you're a newcomer to the world of real estate, you may encounter some unfamiliar terms that can be a bit confusing. Real estate...
Trish McCall
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Let's Talk Inventory
Sonoma County is currently experiencing a Seller’s Market, despite the rise in interest rates. But what does that mean? Market strength...
Trish McCall
May 18, 20232 min read
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Common Myths of Home Buying
Buying a home is often seen as a significant milestone in one's life, but the process of purchasing a property can be shrouded in myths...
Trish McCall
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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SOLD OVER ASKING!
Beautiful Countryside Estates 340 Countryside Drive Santa Rosa, CA 3bd | 2ba | 2,145+/-sf | .27+/- ac lot LISTED AT $950,000 SOLD AT...
Trish McCall
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Why Sonoma County?
There is a reason that people from all over the country—and the world—flock to the area that we call home. Sonoma County is a beautiful...
Trish McCall
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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This Just In: The Groundhog Predicts an Early Spring Real Estate Market!
Will Punxsutawney Phil (Full name: Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather...
Trish McCall
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Mortgage Rates are Dropping, but Think Twice if you are Waiting for 3%
As most would-be Sonoma County homebuyers know, the Federal Reserve acted last year to bring down inflation. As a result, mortgage rates...
Trish McCall
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes! -- Cinderella & The McCall Team
During the past couple of years, we have all spent a lot more time in our homes and if you are dreaming of a new home in 2023, you are...
Trish McCall
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Now May be a Perfect Time!
Another year is in the books and here at the McCall Team, we are grateful and appreciative for the opportunity to serve you in 2022 and...
Trish McCall
Dec 30, 20221 min read
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'Twas the Night Before Listing
‘Twas the night before listing and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The artwork was hung in the...
Trish McCall
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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Foreclosure Forecast: No Flood in Sight!
With the marked changes in the housing market during the last half of 2022, rumors emerged that a tsunami of foreclosures may be...
Trish McCall
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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Hey Buyers! I Think I See a Silver Lining
Because rising mortgage rates have created some challenges for buyers this year and have “stolen the show,” some of the emerging good...
Trish McCall
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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THE MYTH OF THE 20% DOWN PAYMENT
“I really want to buy a house. But I’ll never save up a 20% down payment, so I may as well just forget it!” If I had a nickel for every...
Trish McCall
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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IT’S TIME TO HAVE A CONVERSATION ABOUT EARNEST MONEY
As a buyer, it’s likely that you’ve heard the term “Earnest Money Deposit,” but it’s also likely that you may not completely understand...
Trish McCall
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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