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Posted on 01/08/2021

Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying and Selling Real Estate is rewarding, but can be stressful. Hire a professional (me) to navigate the process for you, so you can sleep at night. Some Highlights Choosing the right real estate professional to work with is one of the most important decisions you can make in your homebuying or selling process. The right agent can explain...

Posted on 01/05/2021

Buying a Home Remotely: Finding the Right REALTOR® for the Job

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay So, you're buying a home remotely. Because you probably don't want to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a house that smells like cats or that features weekly invasions by the SWAT team of the building next door, it's important to find a long-distance realtor you can trust. You need someone who...

Buyer Tips

Home Buyer

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Posted on 01/04/2021

3 Must Do's When Selling Your Home This Year

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how...

Posted on 12/29/2020

Should You Set a Deadline for Selling Your Home?

You likely aspire to sell your house as quickly as possible. However, you may not need to set a deadline for selling your residence to achieve your desired result. In fact, there are lots of things you can do to speed up the home selling journey, including: 1. Boost Your House's Curb Appeal A home that boasts amazing curb...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 12/22/2020

Getting Along in a New City: Homeowner Costs

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay There are many parts and pieces that go into relocation. Finding the perfect home is, of course, an important step in the process. But once you have found a residence in your new city or town, it is crucial to consider other home-ownership factors that will affect your monthly and annual expenses....

Relocation

Budgeting

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Posted on 12/21/2020

Homeowner's are Enjoying Tremendous Increases in Home Value - Don't Get Left Behind

Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the last twelve months. Last week, CoreLogic released its 2020 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights report, which reveals four major findings: U.S. homeowners with mortgages have seen their...

Posted on 12/15/2020

Educate Buyers About Your California Luxury Residence

For those who plan to list a luxury house in San Francisco, Malibu or any other California city or town, it helps to prepare for the home selling journey. Lucky for you, we're here to help you map out the Golden State luxury house selling journey and ensure you can achieve the optimal results. Now, let's take a look...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 12/08/2020

The Perks of Buying a Large Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay For most people, buying a house is the biggest investment they will make. Unless you are paying cash, the transaction could become complicated. Not that many people can pay cash for a house – and for those that can, it often makes more sense to borrow than to use up cash reserves, especially...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 12/02/2020

Key Terms for Buyers to Know

Key Terms to Know in the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way. The best way to ensure your homebuying process is...

Posted on 12/01/2020

5 Types of Real Estate Zoning

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay A neighborhood is a neighborhood. And a business district is a business district, right? Unfortunately, it's not so cut and dry. There are actually nine major zoning types in most areas. And these can impact things like home use, home value, and property taxes. Zoning can change over time. Let's explore the five...

Zoning

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 11/24/2020

Legal Reasons to Back Out of a Real Estate Purchase Contract

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayOnce you sign a purchase agreement, whether you are the buyer or seller, it is very difficult to back out of it. However, as a buyer, you are able to back out if your real estate agent drafts the contract properly. Real estate agents use a standard contract. That does not mean that...

Home Seller

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Posted on 11/17/2020

Selecting the Right Financing for Your Home

Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels While your credit score will play a role what your mortgage interest rate will be, there are also various types of loans that can increase or lower your monthly mortgage payment. In general, there are two specific loan types, adjustable rate loans, known as an ARM and fixed rate. However, within these...

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