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Thinking of Selling? Here’s Some Home Buyer Data You Need
Based on a 2018 Consumer Survey in California and the California Association of Realtors® most recent reports, here is some interesting information on homebuyers. As a seller or prospective home seller, this data may help you to understand the...
It’s True: Staged Homes Sell Best
Vacant home or staged home? Selling a vacant home is sometimes tricky as it lacks the visual lure and is less attractive to prospective buyers. Home staging is a key to attracting home shoppers, particularly because today’s consumers are used to...
Why Getting the Right Loan Can Be a Huge Nightmare
We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the bank for getting the right mortgage loan when buying a home today. It seems that the bank needs to know everything about us and requires three separate sources to validate each...
Prepping Your Home for Sale
The late Joan Rivers once said, “Look, if Cleopatra hadn’t had a great makeup man, she’d have gone down in history as a pig.”The same applies to real estate. Prep your home for sale and make it presentable, otherwise your showings may not go...
The Best Place to Search for Homes Online
You’re probably thinking that the Internet is the best place to do research, right? It’s true that the Internet is a great source of information for home buyers and home sellers. There is so much data available on the Internet that before a...
Here’s How to Sell Your Home ASAP
In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep...
How to Hire a Qualified Real Estate Agent
Whether you are interested in buying a home or selling one, you may be interested in hiring a real estate agent or a Realtor® to help you through the process.Hiring a qualified agent—someone who will be able to take you step-by-step through the...
Instant Home Makeover on a Shoestring Budget
Not every home makeover has to be a major project that lasts days, weeks or even months. There are a ton of quick touch-ups and fixes or instant home makeovers that can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home, even though you...
5 Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Living Room
Can’t seem to create a living room that feels quite right? Looking for some styling tips that will bring your living room up a notch? Thinking about selling your home and want it to look top notch?In most homes, the living room is right off the...
Your Fall To-dos To Prepare Your Home For Winter
Winter in California is warmer compared to other parts of the country. But, we need to be ready for storms and freezes. Here’s your fall maintenance checklist to prepare your home for the wet and cool months to come. Prepare Your California Home For Winter Clean up...
Be a Backyard property owner: What Is ADU Law?
Building an accessory dwelling unit or ADU in California is one of the best investments right now and homeowners should look into maximizing these laws to their fullest potential. But first, let’s take a look at what ADUs are and how homeowners can generate rental...
Room Colors and How They Affect You
“Living without color is like living without love... It brings so much happiness and life and love to a space. Color is absolutely nothing to be afraid of.” — world-class interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Colors can have a profound effect on one’s emotions. Invite...
How Prop 19 Works
Property taxes increase when a property changes ownership. The taxable value of most properties is less than what they could be sold for. This is because the price most properties could sell for grows faster than 2 percent per year. Because of this, when a property...
Low End vs Luxury Real Estate: Which Is A Better Investment
Whether you're looking into it now or thinking about investments in the future, you might be wondering which league you want to play in the real estate investing game — the low end or high end? Much like any investment, you must know your numbers. We share the things...
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...
Features of an Old Home Worth Saving and Restoring
Old homes have charm and craftsmanship that can be rare these days. A well-maintained property in desirable neighborhoods can also appreciate in value over time. However, one must have the willingness to invest in maintenance and updates, and appreciation for...
Can I Use My 401K To Buy A House?
Achieving homeownership is an aspiration for many Americans, yet it can pose considerable challenges. If you find yourself lacking funds for a down payment, one alternative is to utilize your 401(k) for the purchase of a house. Yes, in certain situations, you can use...
Ways to Kick Your Kitchen Island Up a Notch
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the island countertop is the pulse. It provides extra counterspace and storage but also serves as a gathering place for families and guests. Because of its role and placement in the kitchen, you have the lots of opportunity to...