INFOGRAPHIC: Your Home Inspection Checklist
April 26, 2018Don’t miss the opportunity to have the home you plan to purchase inspected before you finalize a real estate contract. Before you close on a deal, make sure the following components are checked out during the home inspection.
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9 Things to Think About Before Listing Your Home on Airbnb
April 23, 2018If you own a property that is vacant for at least part of the year, you might be able to make some good money by renting it out as a vacation rental on sites like Airbnb. But while there is certainly some profit potential associated with using a service like Airbnb, there are a number of considerations that should be made first before you open your doors to the masses.
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8 Signs of a Pest Problem in a Home
April 19, 2018As a buyer, you’ll want to scope out a home in great detail before you agree to put in an offer. But one more thing you’ll want to add to the list of things to check out when house hunting is a potential pest infestation. The following are some telltale signs that a home is likely infested with pests.
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Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Too Risky?
April 16, 2018If you’re taking out a mortgage on a home, you’ll be stuck paying interest on top of the initial loan that you take out. The lower the interest rate, the less you’ll be paying towards interest overall, which is why it’s always best to try to get the lowest rate possible on a home loan.
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INFOGRAPHIC: First-Time Homebuyer Stats
April 12, 2018What do today’s first-time homebuyers look like? The following stats will help paint that picture, as compiled by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs to Be Repaired or Replaced
April 9, 2018California homeowners are heavily dependent on the air conditioners, especially as the summer sun starts to really sizzle. There’s no denying the importance of your air conditioner, which is why it’s so important that it remains in good working order all throughout the year, even during times when you’re not using it.
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How to Find a Reputable Contractor For Your Home
April 5, 2018Whether you’re looking to improve your living space to better suit your lifestyle or want to spruce up your home before putting it up on the market, sometimes a little professional help is needed. Unless you’re extremely handy and a licensed contractor yourself, many times it’s necessary to call in the pros when it’s time to tackle a home improvement job.
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Avoid These 6 Decor Trends When Selling
April 2, 2018As a seller, you want to make sure that you find a buyer in a reasonable amount of time. You also want to find a buyer who’s willing to pay you what your home is worth. And one of the best ways to do that is to prep your home in such a way that it “speaks” to buyers.
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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For February 2018
March 29, 2018The real estate market in California made strides in February with sales improving from January, as well as from the same time last year. Here are some statistics surrounding the housing market in California for February 2018, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
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7 Things to Know About Modular Homes
March 26, 2018Unlike traditional home construction, modular homes are structures that are built in phases entirely inside a factory. If you’re considering buying a modular home, there are certain facts you should know about first in order to make a sound purchasing decision.
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