June 2026

The Good, the Bad, and the Rusted: Finding the HOA Sweet Spot

Growing up in Maine, I didn’t know what a Homeowners Association (HOA) was. To most folks "up north," your home is your castle, and what you do with your moat is your business. But there’s a flip side to that total freedom. I remember neighborhoods where one house looked like a Pinterest dream, and the one next door had a 1988 Chevy Nova up on blocks in the front yard, three shades of...

Can’t Sell? Don’t Sweat It: Why Renting Is the New Selling in 2026

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate headlines lately, you might have noticed a bit of a "wait and see" vibe settling over the market. Out in California, homeowners are pulling their listings off the market at the fastest rate we've seen since the pandemic. Nearly 10% of sellers in major hubs like San Jose and LA are basically saying, "Actually, never mind," and...

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