Fact or Fiction? 6 Down Payment Myths You Should Stop Believing Immediately If you’re thinking about buying your first home, that pesky down payment has probably kept you awake more than a few nights. We get it—while a pre-approval is crucial for determining your buying power, it’s the down payment that shows you mean business. But saving up is hard. In a study conducted by NerdWallet, 44% of respondents said […]
Deal or No Deal? 8 Times Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire Everybody loves a bargain. But getting one handed to you, gift-wrapped, in this housing market? Fat chance. Limited inventory has boosted prices, and in many cities, sellers have the big end of the stick. It’s rare to see buyers scoring a fabulous house in a desirable neighborhood for thousands of dollars under asking price. So […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling! Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. This is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 […]
BEST KEPT SECRET: SOLANO COUNTY Discover the Central Valley BEST KEPT SECRET: SOLANO COUNTY See why this Central Valley region holds its own in terms of good wine, pretty countryside, and cool activities A treasure awaits about 20 miles east of Napa, in a lovely but largely “secret” area of sprawling countryside and bayfront beauty. This is Solano County, a Central […]
Home Price Predictions Get an Unexpected Bump: Is 2018 the Time to Sell? Housing experts recently upped their predictions for the real estate market in 2018, predicting home prices to rise 4.1 percent as opposed to the originally anticipated 3 percent. The 2017 Q4 Zillow® Home Price Expectations Survey, sponsored by Zillow and conducted by Pulsenomics LLC, asked more than 100 housing experts, market strategists, and economists about […]
toxic plants for pets             Many of the beautiful plants we love to keep in our gardens, or even in our homes, are completely harmless to us but have the opposite effect on our pets. Seasonal favorites, like mistletoe and lilies, are among the most common, but there are plenty of lesser-known varieties that […]
6 Reasons Why You Should List Your Home During the Holidays Traditional real estate wisdom may be telling you to hold off selling your home until after the holidays, but there are plenty of good reasons to list your home right now. Consider the following: People who are looking for a home during the holiday season are most likely pretty serious about making a move. In […]
Why the Equifax Breach Might Make It Harder to Buy a Home—and What You Can Do For years, security experts have been fearing “The Big One.” Not terrorist incidents, bombs, or hurricanes—their warnings have been centered on cyberattacks. And now, one of the largest and potentially most damaging data breaches ever has occurred, at the credit-reporting company Equifax. The company revealed that personal information from about 143 million consumers—possibly including Social Security […]
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5 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Buying a House By Julie Ryan Evans | Sep 13, 2017 Hero Images/Getty Images Buying a house isn’t like buying a Slim Jim at the corner bodega. Infinitely more money, thought, and prep work go into acquiring real estate—and given that it’s not a purchase you make often, it’s understandable if you might not be adept at wheeling and dealing. But guess what? There is someone […]
7 Pricing Myths to Stop Believing If You Ever Hope to Sell Your House Pricing your own home is hard, what with all the history and hopes this magic number entails. Of course, you want to make a profit. Of course, all that money you spent installing a swimming pool or a half-bath will be recouped, because you’re leaving your digs in better shape than when you bought it, right? Right? Well, not necessarily. […]
First-Time Home Buyer? Here’s What You Should Know About Your Appraisal Home ownership is the ultimate dream for many in the United States, but going through it for the first time can be a daunting process. We find that first-time home buyers often misunderstand one of the key components of the home buying process: the appraisal. It is the single most important tool to ensure buyers […]
Millennials: Buying or Renting…and why? There is no shortage of opinions or statistics about where and how the Millennial generation is choosing to live. We hear tropes all the time about how the young generation is flocking to urban areas, but at the same time there’s a constant drone about how they’re staying in mom and dad’s basement. Articles abound, discussing how Millennials cannot […]
America’s Hottest Real Estate Markets in May 2017 Temperatures are rising as spring winds down, but there will be no lazy lolling on the beach for would-be home buyers this summer, judging by the state of home buying in the U.S. in May. Driven by an ever-scarcer supply of available homes, prices for residential real estate reached new heights in May—and homes were scooped swiftly […]
California Market SnapShot – May 2017 – Housing Affordability Housing Affordability: Causes and Consequences The consequences of California’s mounting affordability crisis are large in magnitude and far reaching. Not only will this affect individuals and their families by diminishing homeownership, wealth accumulation, and quality of life, but it is also driving our middle class out of the state and inhibiting California’s ability to grow […]
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How your Credit can hurt you! Credit scores are very important as they dictate how much your life costs you. Your good credit score will enable you to borrow money at the least expensive rates. Bad credit will cause you to pay much more than “market” rates as the best case, worst case, bad credit can cost you that new car […]
WHY USE A REALTOR®? All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe […]
Building Family Traditions SHARE THIS POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA: bonding through tradition Building family traditions can be a great way to solidify the family bond. In fact, traditions and rituals often tell a story about your family—serving as real reminders of what helped shape your lives together. They also build memories, comfort, and security. But, how do you […]
Be the ENVY of the NEIGHBORHOOD green with envy: curb appeal hacks There is truth to the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”—and the same philosophy applies to your home. Whether you are in the market to sell your house or are just looking for a spring refresh, taking some time to master your home’s […]
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