The Zoom Casa Journal

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Clear-eyed guides to cash offers, buying before you sell, and pre-sale home prep — written the way we wish every real estate explainer was: honest about the trade-offs.

Understanding the Current Housing Boom: What It Means for You
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Understanding the Current Housing Boom: What It Means for You

The housing market is heating up again, and the numbers show it. Pending home sales properties under contract but not yet closed rose 4.0% in August and are up 3.8% year-over-year, according to the…

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