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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update October 2026

Sonja Bush | October 12, 2026

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How Should You Respond When a Buyer Makes a Low Offer Days After You List Your Home?

Sonja Bush | October 6, 2026

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Mortgage Rates Have Moved Higher: What Mammoth Buyers Should Know

Sonja Bush | September 30, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update September 2026

Sonja Bush | September 15, 2026

A real estate board game with toy houses, metal playing pieces, and play money.

What Monopoly and the Beatles Can Teach You About Buying Your First Investment Property

Sonja Bush | September 14, 2026

How AI Is Changing the Home Search and How to Make It Work for You

How AI Is Changing the Mammoth Home Search — and How to Make It Work for You

Sonja Bush | September 11, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update August 2026

August 24, 2026

2026 mid-year market check-in: what the first half of the year tells us about your next move.

2026 Mid-Year Market Check-In: What the First Half of the Year Tells Us About Your Next Move

Sonja Bush | August 11, 2026

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Sweet Treats Along Highway 395: Because Summer Adventures Deserve a Reward

Brandee Dell'Aringa | July 29, 2026

Three directional signs read “Should have,” “Could have,” and “Would have” beneath a blue sky.

Thinking About Selling Your Home? It Might Be Time to Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves.”

Sonja Bush | July 23, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update July 2026

July 21, 2026

A couple rejects an agent as she presents a tablet; a thought bubble shows a woman relaxing on a tropical beach.

Why You Shouldn’t Call Another Agent to “Just Show You a House” While Yours Is on Vacation

Sonja Bush | July 15, 2026

Two couples consider home buying: one views a house at sunset, while another reviews costs beside a house.

Why Losing the House You Love Can Hurt More Than Wondering if You Paid Too Much for It (And how to avoid both of those things.)

Sonja Bush | July 10, 2026

What you can negotiate in a home purchase, over a two-story house exterior.

What You Can Negotiate in a Mammoth Lakes Home Purchase

Sonja Bush | July 6, 2026

House hacking in 2026: what the hype got wrong and what actually works.

House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

Sonja Bush | June 18, 2026

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Not Too Hot. Not Too Cold. Is This Housing Market Just Right for Buyers?

Sonja Bush | June 16, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update June 2026

Sonja Bush | June 9, 2026

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66% of Buyers Think They Need “Perfect” Credit to Buy a House… Here’s the Reality

Sonja Bush | June 2, 2026

STR Loophole Part 3: How to Hire a Property Manager Without Killing Your Material Participation Case

The STR Tax Loophole, Explained: A Buyer's Guide for Mammoth Lakes

June 1, 2026

Part 3 of 3 Part Series

Infographic showing how TBID funding and visitor spending cycle through Mammoth Lakes tourism.

What is TBID and Why Do I Need to Know?

Sonja Bush | May 28, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update May 2026

Sonja Bush | May 26, 2026

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How Much Should Sunlight Really Matter When Buying a House?

Sonja Bush | May 21, 2026

How a $1.5M Mammoth property generates $400,000 of first-year paper losses

The STR Tax Loophole, Explained: A Buyer's Guide for Mammoth Lakes

Sonja Bush | May 20, 2026

Part 2 of 3 Part Series

The STR Tax Loophole, Explained: A Buyer’s Guide for Mammoth Lakes

The STR Tax Loophole, Explained: A Buyer's Guide for Mammoth Lakes

May 12, 2026

Part 1 of 3 Part Series

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Camping Around Lake Mary in Mammoth Lakes — A Local Perspective

Brandee Dell'Aringa | May 11, 2026

Illustrated man holds two telephone receivers beneath speech bubbles reading “BLAH BLAH BLAH.”

How Random Lenders Find Out You’re Buying a House... And How to Stop Them From Calling

Sonja Bush | April 24, 2026

For sale by owner sign in front of a brick house with an arched window.

The AI Home Sale Story Everyone’s Talking About… Is Missing One Key Detail

April 23, 2026

Snow-covered mountain peaks rise above forested foothills and a sagebrush-covered slope.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update April 2026

Sonja Bush | April 6, 2026

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Real Estate Contract Cancellations Are at a “Record High”… But Here’s the Full Story

Sonja Bush | March 30, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update March 2026

Sonja Bush | March 24, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Family Friendly Hikes

Sonja Bush | March 17, 2026

Modern Woodside homes line a landscaped entrance road with stone gate pillars.

A New Development Proposed Near the Village in Mammoth Lakes: The Woodsite Project

Sonja Bush | March 9, 2026

Buying in Mammoth? Why Local Representation Matters

Buying in Mammoth? Why Local Representation Matters

Sonja Bush | February 18, 2026

Snow-covered mountain peaks emerge through clouds above a ski slope.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update February 2026

February 17, 2026

Illustration of a couple discussing a mortgage application with real estate professionals.

The Fear Nobody Talks About (But Many First-Time Buyers Feel)

Sonja Bush | February 11, 2026

Infographic about homeownership costs beyond the mortgage, with a snowy Mammoth Lakes cabin and labeled expenses.

The True Cost of Homeownership in Mammoth Lakes: What to Expect Beyond the Mortgage

Sonja Bush | February 9, 2026

Infographic on selling a furnished Mammoth property, covering interiors, pricing, inventory, buyers, and a hassle-free sale.

Selling Your Mammoth Property Furnished: What You Should Know

Sonja Bush | January 14, 2026

Condos versus PUDs in Mammoth Lakes, shown as a poolside condominium complex beside a neighborhood of detached homes.

Condos vs. PUDs in Mammoth Lakes

Sonja Bush | January 9, 2026

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update January 2026

January 9, 2026

2026 US housing market forecast infographic about uncertainty, with homes, rising chart lines, and foreclosure and sold signs.

2026 US Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing?

Sonja Bush | January 7, 2026

A massive wildfire smoke plume spreads over a lakeside town beneath a blue sky.

Insurance Protection for Mono & Inyo County Homeowners After the Pack Fire

Sonja Bush | December 22, 2025

Wooden blocks spelling TAX 2026 beside tax forms, coins, and a hand.

The “Big Beautiful Bill” and What It Means for Buying a Second Home or Investment Property in Mammoth Lakes

Sonja Bush | December 19, 2025

Fireworks light a snowy ski slope above a crowd watching the nighttime celebration.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update December 2025

Sonja Bush | December 15, 2025

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update November 2025

Sonja Bush | November 11, 2025

Can you really trust online estimates?

Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?

Sonja Bush | November 3, 2025

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Owner Financing: Pros and Cons for Buyers and Sellers

Sonja Bush | October 28, 2025

Buying a Condo in Mammoth Lakes? Here's Why Your choice of Lender Matters

Sonja Bush | October 17, 2025

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update October 2025

Sonja Bush | October 13, 2025

Town of Mammoth Lakes Loft Compliance: What You Need to Know Before You Airbnb

Joseph Bogorad | October 7, 2025

“Buyers Market” label on overlapping U.S. dollar bills

Is It a Buyers’ Market? You Might Already Be In One Without Realizing It

Sonja Bush | October 7, 2025

Illustration of a contractor with a homeowner, a water-heater technician, and a roofer repairing a chimney.

What’s the First Project You Should Tackle in a Fixer-Upper? Spoiler: It’s Probably Not What You Think

Sonja Bush | September 30, 2025

Clipboard labeled “BRIDGE LOAN” beside a fountain pen and U.S. currency.

Need to Sell Your Home Before Buying? This Could Be the Solution.

Sonja Bush | September 22, 2025

Aerial view of homes among pine trees, with rugged mountain peaks in the background.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update September 2025

Sonja Bush | September 9, 2025

Checklist for smart investors on choosing a great long-term rental property.

What Makes a Great Vacation Rental in Mammoth Lakes?

Sonja Bush | September 2, 2025

Timber mountain home with two garage doors and a red FOR SALE sign among pine trees.

You Don’t Have to Go far...but Just Go: Why Sellers Shouldn’t Be Home for Showings

Sonja Bush | August 28, 2025

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Why Waiting for 3% Rates to Come Back Around Could Cost You as a Homebuyer

Sonja Bush | August 19, 2025

Mountain community nestled among evergreen trees beneath a broad, forested mountain range.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update August 2025

Sonja Bush | August 18, 2025

Calculator displaying “TAXES” on financial charts beside a pen.

Vacation Homes and 1031 Exchanges: What You Need to Know

Sonja Bush | July 28, 2025

“When in doubt, disclose, disclose, disclose.” — Real estate proverb

Home Inspections Are on the Rise Again, but Should Sellers Get a PRE-inspection Before Hitting the Market?

Sonja Bush | July 21, 2025

Mountain neighborhood among evergreen trees, with a snow-dotted ridge in the background.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update July 2025

Sonja Bush | July 8, 2025

Real estate market update: what mid-year indicators mean for your next move.

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

Sonja Bush | July 7, 2025

Illustrated houses with blue price markers ranging from 178k to 412k.

Selling Your House over Asking Price Isn’t a Given Anymore—Here’s How to Improve Your Odds

Sonja Bush | June 24, 2025

A hand holds a magnifying glass toward a living room with a gray sofa and television.

Waiving Home Inspections: Just Because Other Buyers Are Doing It, Doesn’t Mean You Have to (Or Should)

Sonja Bush | June 10, 2025

Mountain trail through purple wildflowers beneath a rocky alpine ridge.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update June 2025

Sonja Bush | June 9, 2025

Graphic about five key factors in choosing the right real estate agent, beside a woman holding a tablet and phone.

Ready to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent

Sonja Bush | June 2, 2025

A hand points to colored bar charts on a printed report with a blue pen.

Understanding the Difference: Refinancing vs. Recasting Your Mortgage

Sonja Bush | May 28, 2025

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Can You Decode Real Estate Acronyms Like an Agent? Take the Quiz!

Sonja Bush | May 28, 2025

Real estate news graphic: home sellers want more than buyers are willing to pay; the sky is blue.

Breaking: Home Sellers Want More Than Buyers Are Willing to Pay

Sonja Bush | May 28, 2025

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Your Skin Care at Higher Elevation: What You Need to Know in Mammoth Lakes

Mickey Brown | May 20, 2025

House exterior with an agent and couple beside a sign marked sold.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Closing Day!

Sonja Bush | June 6, 2025

Trail shoes stand among footprints on a sandy path in warm sunlight.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: The Walk-Through

Sonja Bush | May 30, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Transfer Utilities In Your Name

Sonja Bush | May 23, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Get Homeowners Insurance

Sonja Bush | May 16, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: The Appraisal

Sonja Bush | May 9, 2025

A trail through brush leads toward a lake below a rugged, snow-streaked mountain.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update May 2025

Sonja Bush | May 5, 2025

Upstairs hallway landing with dark grid railings, wood flooring, and a narrow console table.

Thinking of Using Your Loft as a Bedroom in Mammoth Lakes? Read This First.

May 3, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Get Your Mortgage Started Now

Sonja Bush | May 2, 2025

Wooden blocks spelling LOAN in front of a model house and mortgage paperwork.

What Condo Buyers Need to Know About Financing in Mammoth Lakes Right Now

Sonja Bush | April 30, 2025

Snow-covered ski resort with forested slopes, ski runs, and buildings below a mountain.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update April 2025

Sonja Bush | April 29, 2025

Model house with a red question mark beneath a magnifying glass.

Worried About Missing Secret Real Estate Listings? Here’s What You Should Really Focus On

Sonja Bush | May 13, 2025

Worried person surrounded by housing and financial symbols, including a house, percentage sign, and payment card.

Housing Market Panic? Why You Shouldn’t Believe Every Headline (Or Chart) You See Online

Sonja Bush | May 4, 2025

An “EXCLUSIVE” stamp impression on paperwork beside a ruler and paper clips.

How to Know if a “Delayed” or “Exclusive” Listing Is Right for You

Sonja Bush | April 29, 2025

Hands hold a small blue model house with flower boxes.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: To Rent Or Not To Rent

Sonja Bush | April 11, 2025

Illustration of a worried person surrounded by housing, news, and financial symbols.

Housing Market Panic? Why You Shouldn’t Believe Every Headline (Or Chart) You See Online

Sonja Bush | April 7, 2025

Two people move through a room filled with cardboard boxes.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: When you "Win" A Property

Sonja Bush | April 4, 2025

Map of Madera and Mono counties with highlighted areas near Minaret Road and Main Street.

Understanding Fire Hazard Maps and the Impact on Real Estate Transactions in Mammoth Lakes

Mickey Brown | March 29, 2025

A hand holds a ring of keys, including a large brass key.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: When You “Lose” A Home

Sonja Bush | March 28, 2025

Aerial view of a snowy neighborhood at the foot of a forested mountain range.

The Evolution of Snowcreek Resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mickey Brown | March 27, 2025

Snow-covered ski mountain with chairlifts climbing past evergreen trees toward rocky peaks.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update March 2025

Sonja Bush | March 24, 2025

Selling Your Home? Here’s Why More Deals Are Falling Apart (And How to Keep Yours on Track)

Sonja Bush | April 3, 2025

Tiny Issues, Big Turn-Offs—10 Small Fixes That Can Make or Break the Sale of Your Home

Sonja Bush | March 27, 2025

4 Questions You Should Have Answers to before Listing Your House for Sale

Sonja Bush | March 24, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Crafting Your Offer

Sonja Bush | March 14, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Deciding on How Much To Offer

Sonja Bush | March 7, 2025

Home-Related Tax Deductions: a general guide to help you save.

Home-Related Tax Deductions

March 1, 2025

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BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Don't Trust Everything You See Online

Sonja Bush | February 28, 2025

A rustic log cabin with text asking, “Would you fix up this cabin?”

Is Paying More for an Updated Home Worth It? Here’s How to Decide

Sonja Bush | February 26, 2025

Key in a wooden door lock with blurred green foliage outside.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: Foreclosures and Short Sales

Sonja Bush | February 21, 2025

An agent shows two buyers a bright room with a wood-plank ceiling and moving boxes.

BUYER'S GUIDE SERIES: "Finding" Your Property

Sonja Bush | February 10, 2025

Snow-covered mountains rise above a partly frozen lake with clear water and rocks in the foreground.

Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update February 2025

Sonja Bush | February 5, 2025

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