What You Need to Know Before Tearing Down a Wall in Your Home
September 11, 2017Looking to open up your interior space to create a more spacious and functional layout? If so, you might be considering tearing down a wall or two to achieve your goal. Sounds simple enough, but removing a wall requires some careful consideration before demolition starts. Before you grab that sledgehammer, make sure you’ve had a few crucial questions answered first.
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INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Things Real Estate Agents Do For Buyers
September 7, 2017Your agent has a lengthy list of things that they do from the start of a real estate transaction to closing of escrow. Here are just a handful of things that your buyer real estate agent will do for you.
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Tips to Successfully Sell Your Waterfront Property
September 4, 2017Whether your home is perched along the shores of the Pacific or on a sleepy little lake, you’ve certainly got some great curb appeal. This will certainly work well for you when it comes time to sell – after all, it’s tough to beat that type of setting.
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What’s the Difference Between a Lease Purchase and a Lease Option?
September 1, 2017Buying a home typically involves the transfer of title after both buyer and seller agree to the terms of the contract and sign off on the deal. However, there are other ways for buyers to become homeowners, including through a Lease Option or Lease Purchase agreement.
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How Does the FHA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Work?
August 28, 2017Are you currently in the market to buy a home, and want to make sure there’s enough money in the pot to boost its energy efficiency once you take possession? If so, you may be able to get some financial assistance to help pay for these energy-efficient upgrades.
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11 Tips to Buying a Newly Constructed Home From a Builder
August 25, 2017Buying new home construction is much different than buying resale. As such, you might want to prep yourself for the process before taking the plunge on a new build. Here are some key things to know about buying a new construction home from a builder.
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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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