August 26, 2026
Central Valley Home Search: Start Without Pressure
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2026-08-26. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. You do not need a firm moving date to begin asking better real-estate questions. Sometimes a home search begins with curiosity: what is available, what could fit comfortably, or whether a future move is realistic. That is a legitimate […]
Read article →May 5, 2026
Is Your Central Valley Rental Still Making Money in 2026?
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2026-05-05. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. Is Your Central Valley Rental Still Making Money in 2026? By Jose Monar | CorePath Real Estate | CCIM Candidate I get this question more than almost any other right now. Not from buyers or sellers — but from […]
Read article →May 3, 2026
What $2.5M Gets You in the Central Valley vs. the Bay Area
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2026-05-03. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. If you've spent the last 20 years building equity in the Bay Area, you already know what $2.5–3.5 million buys you there: maybe a 3-bedroom home on a small lot in a good school district — if you're lucky. […]
Read article →April 27, 2026
What Modesto Home Sellers Get Wrong About Pricing (And How to Fix It)
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2026-04-27. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. If you're thinking about selling your home in Modesto, you're in a strong position right now. But strong markets don't guarantee strong results — and the biggest mistake I see sellers make has nothing to do with their home. […]
Read article →April 20, 2026
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Modesto?
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2026-04-20. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. I get this question a lot right now. Friends, family, people I meet at networking events — everyone wants to know the same thing: "Jose, should I buy now or wait?" So let me give you the same honest […]
Read article →August 8, 2025
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2025-08-08. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out […]
Read article →August 8, 2025
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2025-08-08. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was […]
Read article →August 8, 2025
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2025-08-08. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good […]
Read article →August 8, 2025
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
From the CorePath archive. Originally published 2025-08-08. Market figures and references reflect the original publication date. There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of […]
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