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Multiple-offer real estate advice graphic featuring a smiling man and a house, with the headline “5 OFFERS? HERE’S HOW.”

How to Win in a Multiple Offer Situation in California

  • 10/13/26

Inventory is tight, and the right homes move fast. Here are the three strategies I use to help my buyers win when they're up ag...

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Smiling real estate agent beside the headline “Is staging worth the cost?”

Is Staging Your Home Worth It?

  • Dave Knight
  • 10/8/26

A vacant or "good enough" home feels like an easy way to skip staging. Here's the painful lesson that changed how I answer that...

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Before You Renovate — Dave Knight Real Estate Team

Should You Renovate an Inherited LA Home Before Selling?

  • Dave Knight
  • 09/15/26

Should You Renovate an Inherited LA Home Before Selling? Major renovations rarely pay off on an inherited home. Here's the thre...

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Real estate blog graphic asking, “What's going on with the Caltrans properties?”

8 formerly Caltrans-Owned Homes For Sale in South Pasadena

  • Dave Knight
  • 06/29/26

Seven historic homes once taken for the 710 Freeway are back on the open market, with financing options available and an offer ...

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Win Before Game Day: a smiling real estate agent beside a strategy and pre-approval document.

What a USC Player Taught Me About Winning in Real Estate

  • Dave Knight
  • 06/3/26

A simple lesson from a former USC football player explains why the buyers and sellers who win in California real estate are the...

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Fire insurance costs rising, with a home insurance policy marked “Required” and “Deal Risk?”

How Fire Insurance Can Impact Your Real Estate Deal in California

  • Dave Knight
  • 04/12/26

Fire insurance now affects loan approval, monthly costs, and closing timelines, making it essential for both buyers and sellers...

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SB 326 graphic about delayed HOA inspections and closing documents, featuring Dave Knight.

Understanding California Senate Bill 326 For Condo Owners and Sellers

  • Dave Knight
  • 03/30/26

Many condo sellers do not realize that the California Senate Bill 326 can delay escrow and closing, so checking the inspection ...

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Graphic asks whether home prices will crash or stabilize, with a 2026 chart and a smiling real estate agent.

Are Home Prices Finally Coming Down in 2026?

  • Dave Knight
  • 03/18/26

Headlines predict a crash, but the data tells a different story.

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