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...
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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...
8 Habits All Successful Home Sellers Have In Common
What’s the secret of selling your home fast, and for top dollar? Keeping your house looking fantastic, of course! To achieve that, most successful home sellers have certain key habits in common, whether it’s clearing out their mail pile eve...
8 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN BUYING AND SELLING AT THE SAME TIME
Plenty of people find themselves buying and selling a home simultaneously, but knowing that others have gone through the same stress does not make it one bit easier. After all, the stakes are so high: If your buyer backs out, you don’t have a...
5 SWEET TAX DEDUCTIONS WHEN SELLING A HOME
You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! But there’s also a new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—causing quite a bit of confusion this filing season. Rest assured that if you ...
7 Important Repairs To Make Before Selling A House
As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most important repairs to...
6 REASONS WHY SELLING A HOUSE IN THE WINTER MAY BE THE BEST DECISION EVER
Spring is generally the most popular time of year to sell a house, with hordes of buyers looking to move into a new place before the school year begins. But if you decide to sell your home during the winter, experts say you could reap a reward ...
House-Hunting Tips To Avoid #Facepalm Moments
The only thing more exciting than shopping for your first house is the day you move into it. And in your eagerness to get to that day, there are a bunch of opportunities to botch the shopping.Here are some #facepalm moments and the house-huntin...
7 Pool Safety Tips To Ensure You Have A Splashing Good Time This Summer
Pools are fun. But pools are also .dangerous, and maintaining yours is a big responsibility. From handling potentially hazardous chemicals to safeguarding access and stocking all the right safety equipment, pool upkeep is no joke. However, the...