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The Spring selling season is on, and if you’re considering listing your house, it’s time to get it in tip-top shape. You may think your home is already listing ready right now, but a real estate agent may not agree. These eight activities will help you put your best house forward. Clean up that yard […]
In four common circumstances, you’ll want a trained professional on your side. Price-conscious consumers are constantly looking for ways to snag savings. Be it a do-it-yourself bathroom backsplash or self-help legal documents, the current trend in real estate is shying away from enlisting a perceived-as-pricey professional. However, some projects are too complex, valuable, or regulated […]
Home prices are still on an upturn, up 5.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). “A majority of the country saw an upswing in buyer interest at the end of last year, which ultimately ended up putting even more strain on […]
If a home doesn’t fit your needs in any of these categories, move on. Today’s home shoppers see dozens of homes before making an offer, and probably a few dozen more before they find the one that sticks. While you’re shopping, be on the lookout for things about the home that you can’t change (or […]
For those about to put their home on the market, there’s nothing quite as beneficial as doing a thorough “spring cleaning” to get ready. This means getting rid of a lot of clutter that might distract a prospective buyer. Below are five spring cleaning tips that can help spruce up your home for the sale. […]
In order to take advantage of the up-to-$500,000 exclusion of gain (or up-to-$250,000 if you file a tax return as a single taxpayer) the house you sell has to be your “principal residence”. Under most circumstances, we do not need a legal definition of this concept. “This is my house, and I have lived here […]
These clever tricks banish dim interiors and dark corners, and usher natural light into the house. Most homes have a few gloomy rooms and nooks, but you don’t have to stay in the dark. To illuminate a poorly lit home without flicking a single light switch, use a combination of these bright ideas to enjoy […]
Courtesy of Stewart Title of California, Inc. 800.STEWART | stewart.com UNDERSTANDING THE SB 2 AFFORDABLE-HOUSING RECORDING FEE Beginning January 1, 2018, pursuant to SB 2 and with the exception of expressly exempted recordings, a fee of $75 will be due at the time of recording for every real estate instrument, paper or notice required or […]
Everything about Marie Kondo is magically tidy, down to the storage and organizing expert’s website where neat instructions invited me to contact her but warned: “At this time, we cannot answer personal questions about your tidying.” I would have to get around that. Putting some of my questions on the back burner—is it time to […]
Selling a home for the first time can be just as much of an education as buying one. Purchasing your first home is always an education process – you learn about the local market, mortgages, housing codes and zoning and negotiation. Depending on how quickly you have to move to be able to snap up […]
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