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08/25/2026

That gorgeous afternoon glow can come with a warmer room than you expected. ☀️

In Riverside, west-facing windows can collect significant late-day sun, especially during hotter months. Look beyond how bright the room feels and check the window orientation, exterior shade, coverings, glazing, and HVAC setup.

Would you trade a little afternoon heat for incredible natural light? ⁣
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08/25/2026

🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear — so it's a bad time to sell." ⁣
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✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there. ⁣
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The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move — a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings. ⁣
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"Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (951) 662-1576 or [email protected] and let's talk through what makes sense for your home. ⁣

08/24/2026

Same city, completely different idea of home. 👀

Wood Streets offers an older, more tightly patterned neighborhood character, while Arlington Heights brings a lower-density setting connected to Riverside's agricultural and citrus landscape.

Neither lifestyle has to be "better." The useful question is which setting fits how you actually want to live when you pull into your neighborhood every day.

Wood Streets or Arlington Heights? ⁣
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08/24/2026

New Construction Homes for Sale!🏡 ❤️

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Learn about new homes, schedule tours and get the inside info on any available buyer incentives before everyone else NOW!

08/21/2026

Santa Ana winds have a way of finding the maintenance project you forgot about. 💨

Before the next windy stretch, Riverside homeowners can get ahead by checking roof materials, trimming weak branches, securing patio furniture, clearing gutters, and inspecting gates and fencing. A short exterior check now can prevent a much bigger cleanup later.

Save this list for your next home-maintenance weekend. ⁣
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08/20/2026

Some of Riverside’s identity is still growing on the trees. 🍊

California Citrus State Historic Park preserves the story of the citrus industry that helped shape the city’s growth. It’s a great reminder that Riverside’s neighborhoods, landscape, and architecture are connected to a history that still gives the community its distinctive character.

What Riverside landmark should everyone experience at least once? ⁣
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08/20/2026

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒 ⁣
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Everyone talks about spring. But the weeks around back-to-school have a quiet advantage for buyers: the summer rush has cooled, serious sellers are still on the market, and there's often more room to negotiate than there was a few months ago. Families who move now can get settled before the school-year routine takes over. ⁣
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If a move has been on your mind, this is a genuinely good moment to look — more choice, less competition, and time to make a careful decision instead of a rushed one. ⁣
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Call, text, or email us at (951) 662-1576 or [email protected] and we'll pull together a few options in your area.

08/19/2026

Not glamorous, but every call and walkthrough means the world to me. Grateful for the privilege to help clients daily. 💙🤝

08/18/2026

That seller’s property tax bill may not be your property tax bill. 🏡

California’s Proposition 13 generally means a change in ownership can trigger reassessment based on the new taxable value. For Riverside County buyers, estimating taxes from the expected purchase price can give you a much more realistic picture of future housing costs.

Have questions about budgeting beyond the mortgage payment? Send me a message. ⁣
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08/18/2026

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡 ⁣
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Today's buyers are informed, and they're not in a hurry. The homes that sit are usually the ones chasing a price the market has already moved past. "Testing the market" with an ambitious number costs real time and real money. ⁣
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The playbook now: price right on day one, present well, and expect some negotiation. Do those three things and well-prepared homes are still moving — and priced accurately from the start, you may never need a reduction at all. ⁣
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Thinking about listing? The smartest first step is an honest read on what your home is worth today. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://jamescottrell.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/