Blog | Dan McDonald

California’s Cultural Diversity Due to Migration

Photo by Skeeze via Pixabay California is a big state with plenty of benefits going for it, and you can plainly see the attraction for the Golden State in its statewide demand for real estate. But like any major upswing, there will be some degree of backlash. You may have heard about ...

How to Buy in a Seller’s Market

In a seller's market, there is an abundance of homebuyers and a shortage of home sellers. As a result, high-quality houses sell quickly, and buyers who aren't prepared might miss out on an opportunity to purchase their dream home. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to make ...

Should You Worry about Competing Listings?

Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...

How To Protect Your Real Estate Assets from a Possible Recession

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Property owners got clobbered in the Great Recession of 2008, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Real estate typically weathers hard times well compared to other investments. Still, there’s always the possibility you could get squeezed if property values drop or if ...