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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 03/15/2020

California Taxes: Understanding Prop 13

Photo by Edar via PixabayProperty taxes in California have been a much-debated issue in the state. Communities want to raise money for schools, community spaces, and infrastructure projects, but lawmakers also don't want to drive away homebuyers and investors, either. The state does have property tax caps to protect owners, but there's a little more to the story...

California

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Posted on 03/08/2020

Tips for Buyers: Plan for a Property Showing

A home showing is a key part of the property buying journey. As such, it helps to plan ahead for a house showing as much as possible. Because if you enter a home showing with a plan in place, you can use this event to help you determine whether a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 03/01/2020

How To Use Lattice To Conceal Your Outdoor Air Conditioning Unit

Image by Deedster from Pixabay Lattice on a fence around your garden or as paneling alongside your porch or carport lends an ambiance that utilitarian wood structures can’t quite render: a romantic, charming frame to showcase outdoor features. Consider using your spare pieces of lattice to hide a large, whirring metal air conditioning unit. Get creative with shapes...

HVAC

Exterior

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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....

Best Place To Live

Moving To California

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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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