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Posted on 05/31/2020

Reasons to Get a Pre-Inspection Before Selling Your Home

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Home Inspection

Pre Inspection

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Posted on 05/24/2020

Home Improvements to Boost Your Home's Appeal

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Those considering the sale of their home will often consider the return on investment (ROI) of any such improvement. You don't, after all, want to spend $20,000 on a major improvement that will likely only see a $5,000 payback after the sale. But improvements also have other benefits. For one, they can...

Home Improvement

Home Security

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Posted on 05/17/2020

Are You Prepared to Buy a Home?

Purchasing a home is a life-changing decision, and as such, should not be taken lightly. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the homebuying journey, such as: 1. Determine Where You Want to Live There is no shortage of high-quality houses available across the United States. Now, you just need to determine where you...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 05/10/2020

Is Your Initial Offer to Purchase Competitive?

As a homebuyer, it is important to do everything you can to find your dream residence. Once you discover your ideal house, you should be ready to submit a competitive offer to purchase this home. Ultimately, there are several factors to consider as you try to put together a competitive offer to purchase your dream house. These factors include:...

Buying A Home

Offer To Purchase

Posted on 05/03/2020

Where Should You Search for Your Dream Home?

If you want to enjoy a successful homebuying experience, it may be beneficial to hone your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns. That way, you can speed up the process of finding and buying your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you narrow your house search. 1....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/26/2020

Organization for Your Garden Shed

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay If you're like many busy gardeners, your garden shed isn't as organized as it could be. Perhaps you've been telling yourself for quite some time that you're going to get around to giving it an organizational makeover but run short on inspiration whenever you try to brainstorm a game plan....

Gardening

Storage

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Surprise Showing! What to Do

Photo by Sussi Hj via Shutterstock Your home is on the market, but you still live there. Now your agent called to see if a potential buyer can look at it in an hour. What do you do? You Don’t Need to Panic Instead of holding your head in despair, grab some tools, and clean the most visible...

Curb Appeal

Open House

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Posted on 04/12/2020

What's Really in a Real Estate Contract?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When you make an offer on a home, your real estate agent will create a real estate contract, also known as a purchase agreement. Before you sign this, you should make sure you understand it. This is a legally binding agreement, and you need to be certain you’ve made the right choice....

Contract

Legal

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Posted on 04/05/2020

Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval: Two Different Steps

Photo by Tayeb Mezahdia via Pixabay When you start looking for your dream home, you need to know how much mortgage you will qualify for. Your real estate agent might ask you to get a pre-qualification letter. However, just because you are pre-qualified doesn’t mean that you will get the loan. You need a pre-approval for that, and...

Buying A Home

Preapproved

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Posted on 03/29/2020

How to Forever Change Your Home's Lighting for the Better

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay In most homes, the base lighting is drab and dull, often doing little to light up your life. Thankfully, it is quite easy to transform the lighting in your home and create the perfect atmosphere for your everyday activities. All you have to do is follow these four tips and watch as...

DIY

Lighting

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Should You Consult with Family Members Before You Buy a Home?

Let's face it – the mere thought of informing family members about your decision to pursue a new home may cause your blood pressure to rise. However, there are many reasons why it often is beneficial to notify family members about your decision to kick off a search for a new residence. These reasons include: 1. You can identify...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 05/19/2020

2510 Mathews Avenue #a, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this well maintained, turnkey, front unit townhome in Redondo Beach. The spacious foyer invites you into over 1800 sq.ft. of well designed living space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 tastefully appointed full baths on the first level. There is A/C and you can charge your car in the garage. The entrance guides you upstairs to the expansive main floor where soaring ceilings, wood floors, stunning architectural details, stylish finishes and natural light make you feel instantly at home. Through the large picture windows, you will experience unobstructed neighborhood views of the recently updated beltway park with walking paths...

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