8 Things You Should Never Pour Down the Drain in Your Home
August 22, 2017Just because you pour something down the drain doesn’t necessarily mean that it will magically disappear through the pipes. Sure, you can expect most liquids and a few tiny solids to make their way through the plumbing with little issue, but there are plenty of other items that can wreak havoc if you try to pour them down the drain.
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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For June 2017
August 18, 2017Existing home sales and median home prices in California ramped up in June while the lowest housing inventory levels were recorded so far in 2017. Here are some key statistics surrounding sales in the Golden State last month.
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What Buyers Should Know About Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
August 14, 2017Are you planning to buy a condo, townhouse, or a home in a planned unit development? If so, be prepared to have to deal with covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). In fact, any home that’s governed by a homeowners association (HOA) has their own set of CC&Rs that all residents must abide by.
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When and How Can You Legally Break a Lease in California?
August 10, 2017While renting doesn’t necessarily come with the same level of commitment as buying a home, you’re still obligated to adhere to the terms of your lease, and that includes sticking to the lease until its expiry date. When tenants initially sign a lease, the contract length is typically for 12 months, after which tenants can become month-to-month or can renew their lease for another specified period of time.
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Final Walk-Through Issues That Can Crush a Real Estate Deal
August 7, 2017Before you seal the deal on your real estate contract, you’ll want to do one last thing after all is said and done – perform a final walk-through of the home. Anything can happen from the day you visit the home to closing. A final walk-through is extremely important for buyers to identify any issues that go against the contract. If there are any, they could delay closing or crush the deal completely.
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INFOGRAPHIC: 11 Things Home Buyers Are Looking For
August 3, 2017Regardless of whether or not it’s a seller’s market, it’s always helpful if your home has the features that buyers are looking for. Here are the top 11 characteristics that today’s buyers want when shopping for a new home.
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Your Lease is Up: Should You Renew?
July 31, 2017Your lease is almost due to expire: should you renew it, or consider entering the world of homeownership? It’s not uncommon for Americans to begin life on their own as a renter when moving out of their parents’ homes or graduating from college. Student loans can make it tough to start out as a homeowner right from the get-go, and housing prices aren’t exactly cheap.
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6 Tips to Ensure a Prompt Closing
July 27, 2017The entire homebuying process can take a long time. Imagine all the homes you have to look at before you find “the one.” Even after you’ve negotiated a deal and your offer is accepted, there’s still the escrow period to have to go through, which can be a lengthy process itself.
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8 Tips For Furnishing an Odd-Shaped Room
July 24, 2017Furnishing a symmetrical rectangular room is pretty simple, especially if you’ve got ample space to work with. But how exactly do you go about arranging furniture in an odd-shaped space without it looking like everything’s just been thrown together with little forethought?
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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For May 2017
July 21, 2017The housing market in California picked up some steam in May as existing home sales and median home prices inched up from both the month and year before. Here are some pertinent stats on California’s housing market for May 2017, gathered by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
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