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Why More Investors Are Choosing Passive Replacement Property in a 1031 Exchange

Jenn Pfeiffer, Realtor® | Greenbrae, Marin County & San Francisco Real Estate Expert Realtor of the Year 2024 | Marin IJ Best Realtors Honorary Mention 2025 Source:  IPX1031 As the real estate market evolves, investors are rethinking how they approach 1031 Exchange Replacement Property. At IPX1031, we’re seeing a growing trend: investors are shifting away from management-intensive assets and toward passive real estate investments. This shift reflects a broader goal—preserving wealth while reducing day-to-day responsibilities. What Is Passive Replacement Property? Passive Replacement Property refers to real estate investments that generate income without active management. These structures allow investors to complete a 1031 Exchange while minimizing operational involvement. Popular passive options include: Delaware Statutory Trusts...

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3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

From our friends at the kcm blog Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to do it all at once. Just tackle it one thing at a time. Here’s a simple list of 3 main things you should focus on to help you get started. 1. Assemble Your Team: Don’t Do This Alone Buying a home is a team sport. And having the right professionals by your...

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Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

From our friends at the kcm blog Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving from 6.1% to 5.99% suddenly changes everything. And from a mindset perspective, it does feel different. But here’s the part most people don’t actually run the math on. The Payment Difference Isn’t What You Think Let’s say you’re looking at a $500,000 home loan. At 6.1%, generally speaking, your principal...

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Why Mortgage Rates Are Moving Again — And What Marin County & San Francisco Homebuyers Should Know

By Jenn Pfeiffer, Realtor® | Greenbrae, Marin County & San Francisco Real Estate Expert Realtor of the Year 2024 | Marin IJ Best Realtors Honorary Mention 2025   Mortgage rates have been moving in waves lately, and many homebuyers across Marin County, Greenbrae, and San Francisco are asking the same question: Why are mortgage rates rising again after briefly dipping below 6%? While the recent shift can feel confusing, the reality is that mortgage rates respond to a handful of major economic forces. Understanding these factors can help buyers and sellers make more confident decisions in today’s real estate market. As a Greenbrae-based Realtor serving Marin County and San Francisco, I’m breaking down the key drivers...

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

From our friends at the kcm blog Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers. 1. More Buyers Will Be Looking Typically speaking, in the housing market, there’s no more popular time to move than the Spring. Historically, data coming out of ShowingTime proves that’s when buyer activity peaks each year. Take a look for yourself (see graph below): And this year, there’s more than just...

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