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6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

Keeping a clean home can be a challenge as it is, but when you are a pet owner, it’s a whole new level of crazy. Your furry friends can make great companions but they sure can leave quite a mess (and stink)! If your household is currently on the verge of becoming a...

Ridiculous Reasons People Cannot Sell Homes

Ridiculous Reasons People Cannot Sell Homes

Is your property starting to gather cobwebs, sitting for ages on the market? There could be several causes for this and those causes can be beyond your control. But there are also reasons a home won’t sell that can make one say “What’s going on?” This may sound a...

Creepy Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Creepy Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Home inspections can be as spooky as Halloween. There’s nothing more frightening than a home inspector coming into your home and telling you everything that’s wrong with it. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what to look out for: Image...

Cheat Sheet: The most important things to do before listing your home

Cheat Sheet: The most important things to do before listing your home

When selling a house, first impressions count. So the things that buyers see in the first 5-seconds already make them think to themselves “Okay, this is the one!” You don’t have to completely go crazy and change the facade. Tweaking small details can make a surprising...

5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

When selling a house, first impressions count. So the things that buyers see in the first 5-seconds already make them think to themselves “Okay, this is the one!” You don’t have to completely go crazy and change the facade. Tweaking small details can make a...

Here’s Why You Need a Home Warranty

Here’s Why You Need a Home Warranty

    Your Realtor® probably offered you a home warranty when you were buying or selling a house. It can be overwhelming and confusing at first, but we’re going to share with you what it is, what you should know before you get one, & how they can help you...

5 Reasons to Select a Local Realtor

5 Reasons to Select a Local Realtor

Who would know the area where you are looking to buy or sell a property better than a local real estate agent, right? Buying or selling a home is a lot of work in itself so one of the most crucial things to consider first is selecting the right Realtor® to...

Fall Decorating Ideas to Give Your Home Curb Appeal

Fall Decorating Ideas to Give Your Home Curb Appeal

Hello, colder weather! Welcome fall in all its glory with open arms. Go the extra mile and make your property more homey for the buyers with these simple additions and seasonal decor ideas. Fall Decorating ideas to give your home curb appeal   Feature...

Your Must-Have Homebuyer Checklist

Your Must-Have Homebuyer Checklist

Are you ready to buy a home? There’s more to a home purchase than picking your favorite listing and just moving in. There are several reasons why the process takes a while: the biggest reason is that it’s tough for home buyers to find their dream home at their dream...

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

If your muddy dog suddenly runs inside the house, you wipe the dirt up. If the trash is full, you take it out. We all know how to care and keep our homes clean, but let’s face it -- there are areas in the house that we tend to forget. We get it — life happens, you’re...

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Are you thinking of buying a home? Aside from the things you need to prepare before making a purchase, you also need to prepare some questions and mental notes when looking around for a home. Here are some important considerations when buying a house in California....

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Our homes may not look as futuristic as the ones in The Jetsons yet, but we sure have gone far, and technology continues to evolve rapidly. Now, almost everything in your home can be connected through WIFI. Our application of robotics and artificial intelligence keeps...

Selling a Home to Buy One

Selling a Home to Buy One

Purchasing a home now will give you an opportunity to get the lowest mortgage rates in history. You may be thinking of making a transition—to a bigger home, to a retirement home, or to a different neighborhood among other things. And perhaps, you may be wondering if...

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

After spending most of our time at home for over a year now, and even though we’re slowly going back to normal again, we can’t help but wonder what life would be like beyond lockdown. Let’s peruse together and wonder what ‘normal’ life will be like in our homes after...

Why Your Home Is Collecting More Dust

Why Your Home Is Collecting More Dust

No matter how regularly you clean, does it seem like your home is a dust magnet? Several factors can contribute to a home being dustier than usual: Lack of regular cleaning: If you don't clean your home frequently, dust can accumulate on surfaces, floors, and...

Mortgage Wars: 15-Year vs. 30-Year

Mortgage Wars: 15-Year vs. 30-Year

In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of mortgage terms. Pick your winner, let the battle of the terms begin.   Advantages of a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage: Lower interest rate: Typically, 15-year mortgages offer lower interest rates compared to 30-year...