Oscar Cervantes

Real Estate Broker/Investor

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Front entrance lighting is essential, not only for safety and making entry easier, but also for creating a welcoming look. Whether you're aiming to make a statement, blend fixtures with your property'...read more https://t.co/lDFaehLkm9

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Spring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and while this year's market dynamics have shifted strongly in favor of buyers, broader forces in the economy are creating significant challe...read more https://t.co/NaIa9hNMNY

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While there's no official criteria for achieving optimal curb appeal, we all know it when we see it. Sure, manicured lawns, freshly trimmed shrubs and picture-perfect porches will elevate your home's ...read more https://t.co/jhyHECzdyW

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The average rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to 5.99% this week, matching its lowest level since 2022. A year ago, borrowers faced rates closer to 6.9%, underscoring how sharply financing costs have ...read more https://t.co/lkjXnZx3cl

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Sitting in the sweet spot between swapping out cabinet hardware and tearing everything down to the studs, midsize kitchen remodeling projects tackle specific pain points - or seize opportunities - to ...read more https://t.co/FYoVFL0CV0

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The U.S. housing market has been characterized by a persistent imbalance in recent months. Demand has been muted due to stubbornly high house prices, while supply has slowly but surely increased as ne...read more https://t.co/uUMbWqespx

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Check out these home exterior renovations that will inspire you to create charming, love at first sight curb appeal at your own home. We have included some incredible transformations and tips for impr...read more https://t.co/MBPCx8nrV3

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SEATTLE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- There were an estimated 44% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in January (or 600,314 more, in numerical terms), according to a new report from Redf...read more https://t.co/JCy5zQmczl

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No doubt, all over the internet and in countless magazines, there are going to be numerous articles published in the next month about how to spring clean your home. And I get it, I lived in that world...read more https://t.co/oUKM9gtJjo

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I've reported and published stories on contemporary trends in real estate and the housing market for a number of years, and I often find it useful to examine mortgage rates and important behavioral sh...read more https://t.co/SxM9tEr1L6

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A large, unfinished basement space is like a blank canvas with endless possibilities, waiting to be transformed to complement your home. A finished basement is usually the least expensive way to add s...read more https://t.co/2ItF9q6GRJ

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Prospective homebuyers may soon have the opportunity to experience a bit of relief.

Real estate technology company Zillow has a new January 2026 Market Report finding that the typical monthly mortg...read more https://t.co/Z4UAA6JP0I

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Even the most decorated houses often have a dirty little secret: a dull and dreary (or cluttered and chaotic) bedroom. Because it's a private space, this room is sometimes the last to get our decorati...read more https://t.co/65tgbdFGFn

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But in the following few years, the American Dream came crashing down as mortgage rates and home prices rose, and inflation and wage stagnation set in. That meant more homeowners in the U.S. had sub-3...read more https://t.co/n1EIvIORxD

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Evolving from the humble cook's worktable of yesteryear, kitchen islands typically are now hubs for socializing, having casual meals and even doing homework. So when the four older islands below outli...read more https://t.co/NJrSeCuAkZ

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As the housing market enters 2026, leading economists point to a range of forces likely to shape the year ahead for buyers, sellers, investors and the real estate industry. While notable headwinds per...read more https://t.co/KwGFetbxNQ

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@dom_lucre Unfortunately many demons are in control.

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To find out what mistakes we should be avoiding when styling these spaces, Business Insider spoke to several interior designers....read more https://t.co/AcJCl27F4h

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For the first time since 2020, the share of U.S. homeowners with mortgages set at 6% and higher, exceeds those with mortgages below 3%....read more https://t.co/G8t1mmDHr0

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With less square footage to decorate or remodel, small bathrooms and powder rooms are ideal spaces to go all out on design. From fun flooring and fixture ideas to useful space-saving solutions, follow...read more https://t.co/i5N96Mn2Tc