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Selling your own home? Here’s what you need to know…

Selling your own home? Here’s what you need to know…

Thinking of doing a FSBO? You may want to think again. According to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors®, a home listed with a real estate professional generally sells for up to $47,000 more than a home listed by its...

Remodeling your Kitchen? Some 21st Century Tips!

Remodeling your Kitchen? Some 21st Century Tips!

Remodeling your kitchen isn’t easy, and it can be costly depending on what improvements you plan to make. When making those updates, you need to assure that the update will add value and will not make the home appear dated a few years down the...

Remodeling your Home? Check out this ROI Report

Remodeling your Home? Check out this ROI Report

Do you want good bang on your buck on your remodeling projects for your home?Remember that not all home improvements are created equal. Some are simply aesthetic and personal preference that don’t add value to the home in the long run. But,...

How to Manage the Stress of Surprise Home Repairs

How to Manage the Stress of Surprise Home Repairs

Oh no! Something went wrong and there is a leak at home, or something just broke and needs replacement. Stress of home repairs can happen at any time and nearly half of homeowners experienced an unexpected home repair in the first year of...

Prep Your Home in a Budget

Prep Your Home in a Budget

Are you selling your home soon but you  don't want to spend thousand of dollars to prep your home for sale?Watch this video for great ways to attract more prospective buyers and save money at the same time:If you or anyone you know needs further...

Why You Need to Talk to a Mortgage Lender Now

Why You Need to Talk to a Mortgage Lender Now

 I had a former coworker call me the other day. She isn’t local and she isn’t a San Diego homebuyer. Nevertheless, she wanted to touch base because she was ready to put an offer on a home in another part of the state. This former coworker had...

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

  Buying a home is an exciting milestone. The process can be overwhelming in itself, but sometimes you can get lost with the real estate terminologies. Don't get caught saying, “What does it mean?” during a home purchase transaction. Here are words home buyers...

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market? If you are determined to sell your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it before listing it. And, hiring an experienced real estate agent will be the best decision for you in making the process...

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Do you want to buy a home but you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment yet? Good news for you – here are 3 of the most common buyer-assist programs you can look into that make it easier to purchase a home in California.   Loan Programs to Assist...