Preparing Your Home for a Spring Sale

Spring is easily the busiest season in real estate. It’s the time when most sellers are looking to put their home up for sale, and also when buyers emerge from hibernation looking for a new home. It may seem a bit premature to start getting things in order, but to get a leg up on the competition, now is the …

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How to Tell that You’re Ready to Sell

In the past, I’ve talked about how selling a home is an emotional event, and should not be rushed into until you are ready. But how do you know when you are ready? While everyone processes things differently, there are a few telltale signs that you are ready to move on from your current home. If you find yourself playing …

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Questions to Ask During an Open House

Open houses are a great opportunity to dive into the home buying process, and get an up close look at a potential new home. But the true benefit of an open house is getting to speak directly with the seller’s real estate agent. This is the best way to learn about the home and neighborhood, but many people often neglect …

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Moving into a New Home with Pets

Owning a pet can bring you a great deal of happiness and comfort, but it can also make some things more difficult. Moving into a new home is definitely more challenging with pets. Many pets have a hard time adjusting to new environments, and it’s important to plan for this possibility as early as possible. If you are a pet …

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Essential Tips for Creating a Home Office

With more people than ever having the ability to telecommute or work from home, setting up a home office is essential. A home office is a great way to utilize an unused room, and create a suitable space to work from. But setting up a home office requires more than just a desk and a door. Here are some tips …

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Pricing Your Home Higher to Sell Faster

In the past, I’ve written about the importance of pricing your home to a reasonable market value. And while that is still good advice, it is not the only way to go. In competitive markets, many people opt to price their homes higher in order to sell faster. This may seem counterintuitive, but there are many reasons this could be …

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What to Bring to an Open House

When you are trying to buy a home, you are probably on a constant lookout for open houses and home viewings. Sometimes you may discover one that looks appealing at the last minute. Before you rush out the door to look at your potential new home, make sure you bring the following essential items. A Camera This is one of …

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Why Millennials Should Buy Homes in 2015

It’s been said time and time again: Millennials are not interested in buying homes. But we have slowly started to see this myth unravel, with more 23-34 year olds entering the housing market. Most experts agree that 2015 looks to be the year millennials finally flock to home ownership. If you find yourself in this group, and feel the call …

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Tips for Staging Your Home

When selling a home, setting the stage for potential buyers is one of the most important things you can do. It can also be tricky if you do not know how to properly prepare a home for staging. When preparing for an open house, make sure to keep these tips in mind to give your home the maximum appeal for …

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Tips for Hiring a Contractor

With the economy continuing to grow stronger, you may be looking to hire a contractor to make improvements and repairs on your home. There is no shortage of contractors in California, which can make hiring the right one difficult. Before you pick randomly from the yellow pages or a Google search, consider these tips when hiring a contractor. Make Sure …

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