Home Maintenance Should You Fix Up Your House or Sell As Is?   When you decide to sell your home, it’s beneficial to make a list of renovations and repairs that could help increase its value. This can include painting a dated room, putting new carpet down, or fixing a leaky roof. But if you don’t have the time or ability to make repairs, you may be […]
Living: Home Decor and Gardening How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall There’s a lot more to the fall than pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. This is the time of year when much of the natural world is preparing for colder months. Squirrels are sprucing up their nests with extra twigs, leaves, and grass, while groundhogs are digging deep hibernation tunnels. This is the season to […]
Buying How Lower Interest Rates Help Buyers Breaking News: The Fed cut rates today for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for home buyers? If you’re considering buying a home, understanding how these rate cuts can benefit you is crucial. While the Federal Reserve’s interest rates provide a foundational influence on the economy, mortgage rates are shaped by […]
Home Maintenance Value-Added Outdoor Improvements As the days get longer and temperatures start to rise, it’s time to turn your attention to your outdoor spaces. Whether you are updating your home for a quick sale or just want to choose a project that will contribute to increased equity down the road, it’s important to choose wisely and with an eye […]
Buying 🚨New Rules and The Impact on Buyers and Sellers from the NAR Settlement🚨 If you or anyone you know are thinking about buying or selling real estate in the next few years, the National Association of Realtors class action lawsuit settlement has been finalized. New rules have come into effect as of April 17, 2024, that will impact buyers and sellers in all 50 States. They are as follows: […]
Buying How to Negotiate After a Home Inspection   There’s nothing as exciting as finding the perfect home. From the right number of bedrooms to a spacious yard, finding a house that satisfies your standards can have you eager to call it home sweet home. However, excitement can turn to distress if the home inspection report turns up needed repairs. But don’t fret—you […]
Buying Paving Your Way to Homeownership Congratulations on your decision to purchase your first home! Knowing that you’ll become a homeowner very soon is exciting, yet as a first-time homebuyer, it’s essential not to underestimate what it takes to navigate the path to homeownership. It may look simple on the surface: scouring the internet for homes and places to live, going […]
Buying Why buying a home is the key to personal investment strategy. It is considered a truism that owning a home is a better financial option than renting. After all, the logic goes, why should you pay your landlord’s mortgage when you can pay your own? Intuitively, it feels true, but how true is it—and how do we really know? The value of homeownership is two-fold, including […]
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Home Maintenance How to Get Your Home Ready for Summer Still have that reindeer decoration on the roof? It’s time to get organized and change how you tidy up for the season ahead. Use these tips to get your home ready for summer!     Clean windows and screens Pesky allergens can easily get caught in your window screen. Before opening up your window to […]
Home Maintenance 10 Summer Home Maintenance Tips As we enter the summer months, it’s an excellent time to work on essential home maintenance tasks that can help your property stay in top condition. 1. Air Conditioning Service ● Regular maintenance ensures efficient cooling and can prevent unexpected breakdowns during the hottest months. 2. Inspect and Clean Gutters ● Summer storms can cause […]
Buying or Selling 10 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Many homeowners have concerns when hiring home improvement professionals. Some fear overpaying, some worry about hiring unqualified professionals, and others wonder about the character of the individuals they are inviting into their homes. Asking these ten questions can help alleviate all of these concerns. 1. How long have you been in the business or working […]
Uncategorized The Lost Pirate Tower of Victoria Beach Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the lost Pirate Tower of Victoria Beach. Located off of California’s Victoria Beach, there is a seaside tower that looks like it is straight out of a storybook. The tower is affectionately known as the “Pirate Tower” and is a historical landmark in Laguna Beach. Standing 60 […]
Uncategorized 8 Minor Repairs Can Yield Top Dollar Imagine you are a buyer looking at your home. What do you think obviously needs repair? Money spent on repairs can make a difference in the final sale price for an important reason. Buyers tend to overestimate the cost of performing repairs and will often reduce their offer by a higher amount in order to […]
Mortgage WHAT NOT TO DO ONCE YOU SECURE A YOUR PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR A LOAN   If you’re on the hunt for a house and have already secured your mortgage pre-qualification, congratulations! However, there are a few things you should keep in mind to avoid any hiccups in the process: Don’t make a major purchase. This will change your credit score and can possibly disqualify you from a mortgage. Don’t […]
Buying or Selling Should You Buy or Sell a Home in Winter?   Winter is typically considered a slow season for the real estate market due to the cold, wet, and messy weather that can put off potential homebuyers and sellers. However, despite these challenges, winter can offer advantages for those interested in buying or selling a home. For Buyers There’s less competition. Holiday gatherings and inclement […]