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2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Buyers

Click the image above to go back to The W Disclosure Newsletter. As the New Year approaches and goal setting begins, here are some New Year’s Resolutions to help put potential home buyers on the road to owning their dream home: 1. Make a list of your new home wants/needs. 2. Do your research on […]
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Personal Branding to Grow Your Real Estate Client Portfolio

Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Real estate agents must grasp the opportunities in personal branding strategies to stand out in their competitive market. There are over 3 million licensed real estate agents in the United States, according to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). Without a […]
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Tax Break Opportunities for California Homeowners

Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Exploring tax breaks for California homeowners? From first-time home buyer credits to additional tax credits, getting a handle on the tax benefits of owning a home in California is an invaluable asset. Reinvest in your future with this guide and unlock the full potential […]
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How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Article written by Ricci Julia The US housing market has been fraught with high borrowing costs and increased home prices; California is no exception. In a Times feature, mortgage rates in California have jumped to an all-time high of over 7%. Despite the recent turmoil, those […]

Blog 2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Buyers Click the image above to go back to The W Disclosure Newsletter. As the New Year approaches and goal setting begins, here are some New Year’s Resolutions to help put potential home buyers on the road to owning their dream home: 1. Make a list of your new home wants/needs. 2. Do your research on […]

Real Estate 101 Personal Branding to Grow Your Real Estate Client Portfolio Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Real estate agents must grasp the opportunities in personal branding strategies to stand out in their competitive market. There are over 3 million licensed real estate agents in the United States, according to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). Without a […]

Real Estate 101 Tax Break Opportunities for California Homeowners Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Exploring tax breaks for California homeowners? From first-time home buyer credits to additional tax credits, getting a handle on the tax benefits of owning a home in California is an invaluable asset. Reinvest in your future with this guide and unlock the full potential […]

Real Estate 101 How to Start Investing in Real Estate Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Article written by Ricci Julia The US housing market has been fraught with high borrowing costs and increased home prices; California is no exception. In a Times feature, mortgage rates in California have jumped to an all-time high of over 7%. Despite the recent turmoil, those […]

Real Estate 101 7 Tips for a Successful Open House Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Owning a home is the ultimate catalyst for building generational wealth. And despite the constantly changing market that we are currently facing, there are still buyers and sellers entering the market daily. Therefore, it is imperative if you are an agent to capture the […]

Real Estate 101 Owning a Home: The Ultimate Catalyst for Building Your Generational Wealth Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. The concept of the “American Dream” traditionally equates to the achievement of homeownership. It is a status symbol for many people, signifying stability, financial success, and the potential to contribute to one’s community positively. As proof, 63% of the net wealth of 80% of […]

Real Estate 101 5 Tips On How To Prepare Your Home For Summer Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. The sound of summer is pleasant to the ears. It’s the time to plan a vacation and spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather. As you look forward to the season, you also need to prepare your home. The cold season […]

Real Estate 101 Tax Advantages of Owning a Home You Should Know About Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. You can take advantage of significant tax credits and deductions when you own a home. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers numerous tax breaks to incentivize homeownership. When you own a home, you’re able to write off a huge chunk of your tax liability […]

Real Estate 101 6 Benefits of Home Ownership Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. As real estate prices rise, many renters are asking the question, “Is this the right time to buy a home, or should I keep renting?” Buying property may seem daunting, both from a cost and commitment perspective, but there are many reasons to do […]

Real Estate 101 6 Real Estate Market Predictions for 2022 Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Over the last two years, the real estate market has seen several major fluctuations. The market nearly stood still during pandemic lockdowns followed by an explosion of overwhelming home buyer demand in 2021. Can the momentum and pressure continue in the face of the housing […]

Real Estate 101 How To Prevent House Fires This Holiday Season Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Winter holidays are a jolly time full of magic, happiness, and goodwill towards all. They are festive times that bring different households together under one roof for delicious feasts and family fellowship. However, holiday celebrations and winter festivities are also when residential fires are […]

Real Estate 101 Wildfire Season is Here – Take These Steps to Protect Your Property Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Wildfire season has been particularly bad over the last couple of years, with fires spreading across much of northern California. People who live in fire country can’t completely escape wildfire season without relocation, however, you can take steps to protect yourself, your family, and […]

Real Estate 101 Set the Stage – Tips & Tricks To Sell A Home Fast on The Market Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. If you are planning to sell your home and sell it quickly, you need to know how to properly stage your home so it looks its best. These tips and tricks can help your home stand out from the competition and compete with other […]

Real Estate 101 June is National Homeownership Month – Let’s Talk About The Benefits of Owning A Home Click this link to return to The W Disclosure newsletter. Are you thinking about buying a home? While renting offers certain advantages (such as mobility, and reduced costs for home repair), owning a home also comes with several benefits. Let’s discuss the difference between renting and owning, why you may want to own your […]

Real Estate 101 Got Curb Appeal? How To Maximize Home Value And Make Top Dollar Sales The spring housing market is always hot, and this year will be no different. Heading into spring, the 7% projected increase in home sales is a bright spot every real estate agent will be keen to capitalize on. To put that into perspective, making top-dollar sales will call for agents to change tact and work with […]

Real Estate 101 5 Real Estate Digital Marketing Strategies To Boost Sales Click the image above to go back to the W Disclosure Newsletter As technology continues to define the everyday life of many individuals, realtors cannot afford to miss the numerous opportunities that come with it when marketing their businesses. According to a Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report of 2018, 79 percent of buyers […]

Real Estate 101 Millennial Home Buyers: What’s Attracting Them To The Market? Click the image above to go back to the W Disclosure Newsletter Millennial Home Buyers: What’s Attracting Them to the Market? Today, millennials are a major home buyer demographic. As more millennials look to buy homes and settle down, real estate agents need to fully grasp this generation’s needs to capitalize on the market […]

Real Estate 101 Tax Benefits for Homeowners Click the image above to go back to The W Disclosure Newsletter. April 15th will be here before you know it, now is the perfect time to review the latest changes to the tax laws to be sure you don’t miss out on the many tax benefits available to homeowners. 1. Property Taxes You […]

Real Estate 101 Winter Home Maintenance Guide Click the image above to go back to The W Disclosure Newsletter. Although Northern California is blessed with some of the nation’s mildest winters, there’s still some home maintenance you can do to prepare your home for the cold winter months and occasional heavy rains ahead and help reduce your overall energy bill and heating […]

Real Estate 101 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Buyers Click the image above to go back to The W Disclosure Newsletter. As the New Year approaches and goal setting begins, here are some New Year’s Resolutions to help put potential home buyers on the road to owning their dream home: 1. Make a list of your new home wants/needs. 2. Do your research on […]