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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).

8 Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Profiting When Selling

Published March 26, 2018

Every home seller wants to get as much money as they can from their sale. If you’ve owned your home for a while and the real estate market in your area is healthy, odds are your home is worth a lot more than what you paid for it. But there are other ways for you to increase your profits even more.

6 Reasons to Reduce the Price of Your Home

Published March 22, 2018

No seller ever wants to have to reduce the price of their home, but sometimes it might be a necessary step to sell in a reasonable amount of time.

8 Renting Myths, Debunked

Published March 19, 2018

Whether you’re currently on the prowl for a rental unit or are just casually considering renting, there’s a lot to think about. The thing is, there’s a lot of information about renting floating around out there, much of which is true, and a lot that isn’t.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For January 2018

Published March 15, 2018

January’s housing market in California was characterized by a lag in home sales thanks to the continued shortage of inventory across the state. Here are some stats surrounding the market in the Golden State in January 2018, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

7 Things Mortgage Brokers Want Borrowers to Know

Published March 12, 2018

Just the thought of having to go through the mortgage process after deciding to buy a home can seem daunting for the average buyer. It can seem like a complicated process with all of the numbers and calculations involved.

What is a Kick-Out Clause in a Real Estate Contract?

Published March 8, 2018

Many buyers are not able to afford the purchase of a new house until their current home sells first. Once their home sells, they can use the proceeds of their sale to be put towards to the purchase price of a new home. Even those who may be able to afford a new home without first selling their current property might not necessarily want to carry two mortgages until their current home finds a buyer.