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What Do West Covina Home Buyers Need to Know About the May 2025 Market?
https://www.instagram.com/tessmarquez/ Present Local Housing Market Condition Houses are selling quickly in West Covina, but not...
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May 292 min read
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🏠 Buying Property for Your College Student: Real Estate Investment or Financial Mistake?📚💸
When your child gets accepted into college, there are a million things to think about—dorm life, tuition, meal plans, and... buying them...
tessmarquezhomes
May 213 min read
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What to Do When a Family Member Passes: A Guide from a Probate Specialist
Hi there, I'm Tess Marquez. If you're reading this, you may be dealing with the loss of a loved one or supporting someone who is. I want...
tessmarquezhomes
May 162 min read
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Paused Your Home Search? Here’s Why Now’s a Great Time to Restart
If you put your moving plans on hold last year, you weren’t alone—about 70% of buyers did the same. With low inventory, high prices, and...
tessmarquezhomes
May 21 min read
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4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about...
tessmarquezhomes
Apr 163 min read
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Home Prices Aren’t Crashing Chart
Home Prices Aren’t Crashing Chart Do you think the housing market is about to crash? The experts (and the data) say otherwise. Home...
tessmarquezhomes
Apr 161 min read
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Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?
Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow...
tessmarquezhomes
Apr 92 min read
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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you....
tessmarquezhomes
Mar 263 min read
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”...
tessmarquezhomes
Mar 113 min read
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Understanding Home Price Forecasts: Why Now is the Right Time to Buy
Understanding Home Price Forecasts: Why Now is the Right Time to Buy If you're thinking Why Now is the Right Time to Buy , you may want...
tessmarquezhomes
Feb 152 min read
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Are You Tempted to Rent for Another Year? Here’s Why You Should Consider Buying Instead
Are You Tempted to Rent for Another Year? Here’s Why You Should Consider Buying Instead When faced with the choice of renting for another...
tessmarquezhomes
Feb 81 min read
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Simplified Estate Transfers: What You Need to Know About California's New Probate Law Starting April 2025
A significant shift in California probate law is on the horizon, and it could make the process of transferring estate properties smoother...
tessmarquezhomes
Jan 253 min read
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California Housing Market Predictions for 2025: Insights from Experts
While the future of the housing market can be unpredictable, experts are cautiously optimistic about the outlook for California real...
tessmarquezhomes
Jan 183 min read
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What Is a Sale of a Property Through Probate Proceedings
The sale of a property through probate proceedings is a legal process that occurs when a property owner passes away, and their estate...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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How to Set Up a Living Trust in California: Key Steps
Creating a living trust in California helps protect your assets, avoid probate, and ensure a smooth transfer of wealth to your...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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What Happens If an Executor Does Not Probate a Will?
What Happens If an Executor Does Not Probate a Will? Losing a loved one is tough, but navigating the probate process can add an extra...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Is California Probate Changing? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Is California Probate Changing? Here’s What You Need to Know! Are you wondering what’s new in California probate? The probate process in...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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3 Reasons Why You Might Want to Buy a Probate Property
3 Reasons Why You Might Want to Buy a Probate Property Buying a probate property can be a unique opportunity for prospective homeowners...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Proposition 19’s Impact on Probate Sales
Proposition 19’s Impact on Probate Sales: Passed in 2020, Proposition 19 changed how inherited property is assessed for property taxes in...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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Selling Inherited Property: Keeping the Peace When Heirs Disagree
Selling Inherited Property: Keeping the Peace When Heirs Disagree Inheriting property can be a bittersweet experience. While it...
tessmarquezhomes
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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