How to Handle Mortgages and Bills After Disaster Strikes

With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly 92,000 residents forced to evacuate.  As Angelenos come together to rebuild their city—and their lives—people across th

Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering:  Should I

Homeowner Pitfalls to Avoid in 2025

With the start of a new year, resolutions often focus on what we should do—exercise more, save money, or finally tackle that home project. But what about the things we shouldn’t do? For homeowners, avoiding certain pitfalls can be just as important as setting ambitious goals. This "Reverse Resoluti

What Does Homeownership Mean to You?

Recently, I came across a podcast featuring Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s Chief Economist. Much of the conversation was what you might expect—housing market predictions for 2025 [link to blog/2025-Real-Estate-Wild-Cards], what Zillow got wrong about 2024, and a breakdown of trends shaping real estate acro