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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.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between an Adjustable-Rate or Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Published March 5, 2018

It’s the age-old question when it comes to taking out a home loan: should you go for an adjustable-rate or fixed rate mortgage?

INFOGRAPHIC: 14 Real Estate Terms All Buyers Should Know

Published March 1, 2018

As a buyer, you’d be well-advised to understand certain terms in the real estate world that directly affect buyers. Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure to familiarize yourself with the following terminology.

7 Risks of Selling a Home Without an Agent

Published February 27, 2018

Selling a home is undoubtedly an expensive endeavor, but it can be even more costly if you go it alone. Without the help of a real estate agent, you could find yourself making some expensive mistakes and missing out on lucrative opportunities.

Moving on After Loss

Published February 26, 2018

After losing a loved one, you might have the urge to dodge or discard everything that brings back memories. A change of scenery may make sense in many cases, such as when you’re moving closer to friends and family members who can offer support in times of need.