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📰 Labor Market Shake-Up: What It Could Mean for Your Mortgage Rates
Recent drama in the labor market is sending shockwaves through financial markets and, if you're buying a home or considering a refinance,...
Aug 42 min read


Avoiding Probate and Protecting Your Assets: Why Every California Homeowner Should Consider a Trust
In a recent episode of Pure Perspectives , Clark Alexander sat down with Patrick Elahmadie, a seasoned business and estate planning...
Jul 103 min read


California Home Insurance in Crisis? What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Homeowners in California are facing what some might call a perfect storm: rising insurance premiums, shrinking coverage, and carriers...
Jun 273 min read


How Much House Can I Afford? Breaking Down the Math Behind a $500,000 Purchase
Buying a home is a major milestone—and one of the first questions we hear from future homeowners is the classic: “How much house can I...
Jun 262 min read


Home Insurance Buying Guide Courtesy of Mark Hoogs with State Farm
You can reach Mark and his team by phone @ (925) 254-3344 or by email @ mark@teamhoogs.com and on the web @ https://www.teamhoogs.com/...
Jun 1110 min read


🏡 How to Get a Mortgage When You're Self-Employed in 2025
Being your own boss has its perks — flexibility, independence, and the ability to build something on your own terms. But when it comes to...
Jun 32 min read
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