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Posted on 12/03/2019

Tips for Home Sellers: Use Curb Appeal to Your Advantage

For home sellers, getting the best price for your residence likely will require you to upgrade your house's curb appeal. If you dedicate time and resources to bolster your home's curb appeal, you may be better equipped than ever before to enjoy a successful property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you improve...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 11/26/2019

Coastal Camping: Northern California

When you think of northern California, what comes to mind may be the impressive Redwood Forests with the famous drive-through trees. California is also home to part of the Yosemite National Park system. You can find Napa Valley, famous for wineries and natural hot springs, just north of San Francisco. Travel inland and find Death Valley with the...

California

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Posted on 11/19/2019

Is House-Flipping For You?

Image by Andy Dean Photography from Shutterstock In past housing markets, it was common for investors to flip houses. Unfortunately, when the housing bubble burst, many buyers couldn't update and sell the homes they'd bought. After a bit of a downturn, the trend has picked back up. However, savvy investors know that the housing market has much tighter...

Flipping

Flipping Houses

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Posted on 11/18/2019

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters. Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from...

Posted on 11/12/2019

Is Purchasing a Home a Good Idea?

Purchasing a home may prove to be a good idea. In fact, there are many reasons to pursue a house, and these include: 1. You can purchase a home that you can call your own. There is nothing quite like the feeling an individual typically experiences after he or she buys a house. If you conduct a search for...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 11/05/2019

How Can You Avoid a Homebuying Crisis?

The homebuying journey should be fast and seamless, but problems may arise that prevent you from accomplishing your desired goals. For example, if a buyer with a poor credit score fails to get financing before submitting an offer to purchase a house, this individual may struggle to acquire his or her dream residence. Or, if a buyer fails to...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 10/29/2019

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC] Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process: 71% of buyers who purchased homes have put down less than 20%. 78.1% of loan applications were approved last month. In September, the average credit score for approved loans was 737.

Posted on 10/29/2019

Why You Should Install A Pool Screen Enclosure

Screen enclosures are becoming popular especially when you consider the benefits that come with installing one. Most homeowners who live in countries with humid weather are the ones who benefit the most from owning a pool. Having a pool is an added investment to your property which can increase the value of your home. A pool with an...

Family Fun

Safety Around Your Pool Area

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Posted on 10/22/2019

What Defines a Successful House Search?

A successful home search enables you to discover your dream residence at a budget-friendly price. However, conducting a successful house search may be difficult, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for the homebuying journey. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to prevent problems as you search for your ideal home. Now, let's take a...

Property Search

Buying A Home

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Posted on 10/16/2019

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

Many people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or just having a savings account. Recently, however, Economist Jonathan Eggleston and Survey Statistician Donald Hays, both of the U.S. Census Bureau, shared the biggest determinants of wealth, “The biggest determinants of household wealth [are] owning a home and having a retirement account.” (Shown in...

Posted on 10/15/2019

Interesting Ideas for Your Holiday Remnants

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Friendsgiving celebrations, Thanksgiving feasts, holiday parties, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, birthdays, and everything in between; the fact is, the last two months of the year bring an avalanche of holiday get-togethers and foodie extravaganzas. With all the sumptuous feasting and delicious excess come leftovers and the need for a healthy dose of...

Holiday

Food

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Posted on 11/13/2019

Another Property Sold - 9507 Flower Street #2, Bellflower, CA 90706

Back on market, uyer unable to perform. Great 3 bedroom two level condo that features new floors on the upstairs main living level and a direct entry private garage. The large balcony off the upstairs main living area features double pane sliding doors. This centrally located unit has easy freeway and public transportation access , great walk score (74) and backs up to John Simms...

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