It’s Open House Time! Are You Ready?
Spring finally feels like it has sprung and with that is the start of the Open House season! Here are some lessons on Open House Etiquettte and some good reasons to attend open houses, even if you aren’t buying a home right now! Check the links below for good information. Open House Etiquette for Home […]
Best Home Upgrades for 2018
2018 is shaping up to be a big year for residential remodeling. Home values are up, which means it’s a good time to invest in your house by making key upgrades. Planning to remodel your kitchen, add a master suite, or undertake some other pricey home renovation? Every homeowner wants to get the biggest impact […]
The Pros and Cons of HOA’s that you should know.
In California, homeowners’ rights are established by the governing documents of the HOA. When you purchase a condominium, townhouse or another type of property in a planned development such as a leased land property or a gated community, you are obligated to join that community’s homeowners’ association (HOA) and pay monthly or annual HOA fees […]
What are your first steps in buying a home?
What do you need to do when buying a home? What do you need to know when buying a home? Buying a home can be thrilling, nerve-wracking, exciting and difficult. With these tips, you will take some of the grief out of buying a home and make it a positive experience. Check out the tips […]
Getting Your Home Ready For Spring!
Spring is the time to turn to thoughts of…getting your home ready!! Whether it’s to sell or just a good spring cleaning, here are some tips to help you get your home ready for this new season!! 19 SIMPLE TIPS THAT WILL GET YOUR HOME READY FOR SPRING 8 Ways to Get Your Home Ready […]
It’s time to think about your kitchen and getting ready for Spring!
There are some wonderful kitchen makeover ideas right now, some raise the question of whether you should replace cabinets or reface them for a fresh new look. Find some great tips here, also some ideas about decorating the rest of your kitchen. Read the stories listed below. Kitchen Cabinets: Should You Replace or Reface? Click […]
There are still storms coming in this year!
It’s not too late to protect your home for this years rains! Once things clear up a little, you can still get out there and do some of the important tasks of getting your home ready for the next big storm. Things like cleaning gutters and checking weather stripping will save you hundreds or thousands […]
Top Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
There are so many reasons to hire a professional Real Estate agent. They are trained and schooled in practicing real estate. They are top negotiators trained to get you the best deal possible, whether buying or selling. They are trained in helping set prices based on the market activity today, not months or years ago. […]
Most Renters Want to Own a Home; Lifestyle Changes Are Top Motivation to Buy
That is according to new consumer survey data from the National Association of Realtors®. From getting married to wanting a more secure financial future to just wanting to settle down, there are many reasons why renters are working toward home ownership as part of their American Dream. “Housing demand in 2018 will be fueled by […]
Some of the new trends for dressing up your home.
It’s the time to start getting your home ready for the wpring selling season. This includes making your home shine and look new and trendy. Here are some ways to improve your homes appearance to attract those all important buyers and have them make an offer. From making your home appear more romantic to dressing […]
Kitchen Design Trends That Are Poised to Be Huge in 2018
There are some beautiful new Kitchen Design trends that are going to be huge in 2018. You will see these trends being talked about anuplace where new ideas are discussed. Here are some examples of these new trends for your kitchen designs. Timber veneers, colour contrast, texture, metallics and the ongoing industrial look will all […]
Prepare for your Home inspection
What can sellers do to get ready for their home inspection? This inspection should uncover any problems that will need to be corrected before the sale of their home can be completed. It also can be used as a great selling tool, if done prior to an offer and shows everything to be in good […]
Home Ownership and the American Dream
Does the American Dream still involve Home Ownership? Yes, it sure does and for reasons way beyond just owning 4 walls and a roof. You have benefit of owning a home, the advantages of owning a home such as taxes, appreciation, and a place you can call your own. Read more about Home Ownership here. […]
Mistakes and myths about buying a home.
Purchasing a home can be a complex and intimidating process where so many mistakes can be made by everyone from the loan officer, the underwriter, the appraiser and others. In the case of the home buyer, these mistakes can result in disaster. Learn some of these mistakes before they happen with these Mistakes and Myths […]
Bay Area home prices continue double-digit gains on historic streak
Prices in the Bay Area have been rising to record gains over 69 months. Median prices have risen for over 2 percent in the nine county region of the Bay Area. San Mateo County shows the highest raise in medians sales price. Here is a lot more information on home prices in the bay area, […]
Why are Millennials buying homes?
There are lots of reasons why Millennials are driving the housing market. They want to get out of their apartments and want a yard, they want a place of their own to have friends over and they want a place for their DOG! That’s right their dog! Read on for more info! Who’s powering the […]
Should I sell my home in 2018?
There are lots of people wondering if they should sell their home in 2018. The experts all suggest this is a great time to sell your home. Homes will continue to be a hot commodity in 2018. There aren’t enough people selling (thanks to a combination of factors, led by locking in extremely low interest […]
Wondering If You Can Buy Your First Home
If you are wondering if you can buy your first home, you have lots of questions about credit scores, down payments, being able to afford a mortgage, what you can afford and much more. Here’s a guide to help you answer those questions and be ready to buy that home! Click Here for the rest […]
How to Sell Your Home in the Spring
Spring will be here before you know it. Here in California, spring-like weather usually arrives a little earlier than other places. This is a good time to start preparing for the busy season coming up. Check out some of these tips t oget you started. Click Here for the rest of the story…
Have a Healthy and Happy New Year, best wishes for 2018!
“Here’s a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant, the past a bright dream; may our friends remain faithful and dear.” — Anonymous
39 Amazing Ideas That Will Make Your Home Cool And Fun
Ok, so some of these may seem silly, but there are some good idea to make your home more fun and livable. Take a look at some of these! From games and frills to outright functional, there are a wide range of ideas here… Click Here for the rest of the story…