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Posted on 02/23/2020
Best Places to Live in California Include These 12 Cities
When it comes to looking for the ideal California community in which to live, there's no sure-fire formula. Your level of satisfaction with a particular city depends on a lot of variables ranging from your desired lifestyle to your age. Career goals are also a huge factor in determining the best place for you and your family to live....
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Posted on 02/16/2020
What to Expect After You List a California Luxury Residence
After you list your luxury home in Beverly Hills, San Francisco or elsewhere in California, one of several things may occur. In some instances, sellers instantly stir up lots of interest in their residences. Or, in other cases, sellers may struggle to garner buyers' attention. When it comes to listing a Golden State luxury residence, it generally helps to...
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Posted on 02/09/2020
Benefits of Increasing Natural Light in Your Home
Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay There's a lot of benefit to be had from increasing the amount of natural light that enters your home. Scientists have long linked natural daylight to improved mood and productivity. You just feel better when you regularly work or relax in a room filled with light from the sun. Sunlight helps regulate circadian...
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Posted on 02/02/2020
House Inspections: Here's What Sellers Need to Know
After you accept an offer to purchase your house, a buyer and his or her real estate agent likely will want to conduct a property inspection. Although the mere thought of a home inspection may cause a property seller to stress, it is important to understand the importance of an inspection for both sellers and buyers. Now, let's take...
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Posted on 01/26/2020
Questions to Consider Before You Invest in Home Improvements
Before you sell your home, you may want to invest in property upgrades. That way, you can enhance your residence both inside and out and boost your chances of enjoying a fast, profitable house selling experience. Ultimately, there are many questions to consider prior to investing in home improvements. These questions include: 1. Which home improvements should I prioritize?...
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Posted on 01/19/2020
Why There's No Need to Wait to List Your Home
Selling a home is a big decision with far-flung ramifications. If you're on the fence about selling your house, there is no need to wait. In fact, there are many reasons why now may be the right time to list your residence, and these include: 1. You can upgrade or downgrade. Although your current home has served you well...
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Posted on 01/12/2020
The Importance of Good Quality Real Estate Photos
There's a misconception many home sellers have that may be causing them to miss out on opportunities to have their house sell more quickly. Perhaps you're among them. If you believe your home does not need to be staged, neatly organized, and thoroughly cleaned well in advance of the first scheduled showing, then you're overlooking one crucial step in...
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Posted on 01/05/2020
How To Keep Your Kids In The Loop When Buying A Home
When your family is searching for a home, it’s an exciting time for the adults, but if there are children involved, it can be a difficult task. Children don’t have to be left in the dark during a home search. Children of all ages can be involved in the process of finding a home. Read on for tips on...
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Vinyl Siding for Your Home
Image by Marina Pousheva from Shutterstock One of the clear benefits of siding is to protect both the exterior and interior of the home. This protection is mainly against harsh elements. There are many siding options from which to choose, but the standard siding choice is vinyl siding. Homeowners looking to add this feature to their home will...
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Why Your Debt-To-Income Ratio Matters
You know when you buy a home that your credit score matters, but do you see all of the numbers that matter to your financial picture when you’re buying a home? Your debt-to-income ratio is one of the most critical figures that will influence if you can get a mortgage and what type of rate you can get. What...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
What to Do After You've Accepted An Offer On Your Home
Selling a home takes patience. Especially when you’re balancing your time between settling into your new home, and keeping up with your work and family life. So, when you’ve finally gotten to the point of accepting an offer on your home, you’ll probably breathe a sigh of relief--and you should! However, there are still a few more things that...
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Closing on Your Home Sale
Selling a home takes patience. Especially when you’re balancing your time between settling into your new home, and keeping up with your work and family life. So, when you’ve finally gotten to the point of accepting an offer on your home, you’ll probably breathe a sigh of relief--and you should! However, there are still a few more things that...
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