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13 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal For Less Than $100

Published April 30, 2018

Your home’s curb appeal plays a key role in its perceived value. Whether you just want to improve the look of your home to appease your tastes or are looking to attract more buyers as a seller, it all starts with amazing curb appeal.

INFOGRAPHIC: Your Home Inspection Checklist

Published April 26, 2018

Don’t miss the opportunity to have the home you plan to purchase inspected before you finalize a real estate contract. Before you close on a deal, make sure the following components are checked out during the home inspection.

10 Things You Shouldn’t Forget to Clean When Spring Cleaning

Published April 23, 2018

It’s that time of year. Many homeowners dread spring cleaning, but it’s a necessary task when you consider how many things typically get overlooked as part of every-day cleaning.

8 Signs of a Pest Problem in a Home

Published April 19, 2018

As a buyer, you’ll want to scope out a home in great detail before you agree to put in an offer. But one more thing you’ll want to add to the list of things to check out when house hunting is a potential pest infestation. The following are some telltale signs that a home is likely infested with pests.

Can a Load-Bearing Wall Be Removed When Renovating?

Published April 16, 2018

Open concept floor plans have become incredibly popular among homeowners and buyers. As such, many homeowners have been opting to knock out existing walls in their homes in order to swap their traditional segmented layout for something more open and free-flowing. But before taking a sledgehammer to a wall, it’s imperative to make sure that it’s not a load-bearing one.

INFOGRAPHIC: First-Time Homebuyer Stats

Published April 12, 2018

What do today’s first-time homebuyers look like? The following stats will help paint that picture, as compiled by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Could Asbestos Be Lurking in a Home You Plan to Buy?

Published April 9, 2018

Are you planning to buy an older home? If so, there are a lot of things you’ll want to know about the home, including whether or not there’s any asbestos present.

How to Find a Reputable Contractor For Your Home

Published April 5, 2018

Whether you’re looking to improve your living space to better suit your lifestyle or want to spruce up your home before putting it up on the market, sometimes a little professional help is needed. Unless you’re extremely handy and a licensed contractor yourself, many times it’s necessary to call in the pros when it’s time to tackle a home improvement job.

How Long Does the Closing Process Take on a Home Sale?

Published April 2, 2018

Whether you’re on the buying or selling end of a real estate deal, you probably have a specific date in mind for when you’d like the deal to close. But generally speaking, closing shouldn’t be too quick nor too long.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For February 2018

Published March 29, 2018

The real estate market in California made strides in February with sales improving from January, as well as from the same time last year. Here are some statistics surrounding the housing market in California for February 2018, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).