How To Stand Out As A Homebuyer
If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably noticed there’s typically one thing standing in between you and your dream home—other buyers! In fact, for every home sold right now, there’s...
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Homeownership Is Still a Strong Investment
Rising inflation is common today as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. If you've been thinking about purchasing a home this year, you're probably wondering if you should continue down that path. Each situation is different, but homeowne...
5 Questions to Ask Your Loan Officer
If you're in the market for a new house, you may also need a loan officer to help with underwriting and securing a mortgage. That's what we're here for. So, to find the right loan officer for you, be sure to do your research and ask questions t...
The Home Features That Boost a Property’s Value
Some unusual or uncommon home features are not only attracting buyers but also encouraging them to pay more for those features. In a study for Angi, formerly Angie’s List, researchers combed through sold listings to identify common or trendin...
Make House Hunting a Success
House hunting is one of the most exciting parts of buying a home. Although, the current market is competitive, so you may have to put in more effort to find a home that makes sense for you, your family, and your budget. Here are ways to keep yo...
How Appraisal Timelines Affect Home Buyers
If you finally found the home you want to buy, or plan to take advantage of the low interest rates and refinance your current home, then appraisal rates can affect your process.
With the real estate market being so competitive, appraisal tim...
Make an Offer Like a Boss
These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid.
Ah, the offer!
Know Your Limits | Learn to Speak “Contract” | Set Your Price | Figure Out Your Down Payment | Make an Earnest Money Deposit | Review Contingency P...
About Prop 19
Thanks to Prop 19, seniors, retirees, and all homeowners aged 55+ can move closer to family, medical care, or to a home that better meets their needs anywhere in California without a tax penalty. Prop 19 removed unfair location and price restri...
It’s a Shake-Up! These 10 Drastically Different Design Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2021—and Beyond
We’re finally closing the book on 2020, and many of us have never felt more desperate for a fresh start and a new beginning. And since it’s not like we’re leaving the house anytime soon, it makes perfect sense that the first place to star...
These Pandemic-Related Housing and Design Trends Aren’t Going Away
Home trends come and go, but social distancing and staying at home have ushered in a new way of life—and some of those changes have spurred home trends that are likely to stick around well past the COVID-19 era.
“The idea of what is nec...