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The Most Popular Home Architecture Styles in 2025

April 4, 2025October 3, 2025 admin No Comments

Story at a glance: Some of the most popular home styles architecturally are bungalows, cape cods, and Victorians. Many of today’s popular home architectural styles borrow from forms from the early 1900s. We explore the pros and cons of some of today’s sought-after styles. Modern, farmhouse, industrial, Mediterranean—there’s a seemingly endless list of residential architecture … Read More “The Most Popular Home Architecture Styles in 2025” »

Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring

March 27, 2025October 3, 2025 admin No Comments

Real Estate News & Tips, Selling a Home

…Your home could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows. Key Points On average, home sellers who list their properties in the week of April 13 to April 19 could sell for roughly $27,000 more, according to a recent report by Realtor.com. “This is the right time of year to list to get ahead,” … Read More “Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring” »

6 Tips to Prep Your Home for the Spring Homebuying Season

March 20, 2025 admin No Comments

Real Estate News & Tips, Selling a Home

Now that the snow has melted, homebuyers are on the hunt again. Follow these tips to sell your house this spring. Do a thorough spring cleaning, inside and out. You’ll want to clean out closets, wash all the windows and have the carpets cleaned. Key Takeaways Sellers can expect more competition this spring as the … Read More “6 Tips to Prep Your Home for the Spring Homebuying Season” »

How to Sell Your House Fast Without Losing Your Shirt

March 13, 2025 admin No Comments

Real Estate News & Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Typically, selling a home can often take months, even years. So what if you have to unload your home in, say, two weeks? The good news is it can happen! Whether you need to relocate for a new job, to care for an elderly family member who’s suddenly fallen ill, or because you simply can’t … Read More “How to Sell Your House Fast Without Losing Your Shirt” »

The Journey to A Dream House

March 6, 2025 admin No Comments

Home Improvement, Real Estate News & Tips, Real Estate Tips

Today I took some time to reflect back and count my blessings. Sometimes we need to look back at our story in order to see how far we’ve come! And I think it helps to hear other people’s stories of patience in the journey of creating a home. Especially this time of year when all … Read More “The Journey to A Dream House” »

7 Reasons You’ll Love Living In A Smaller Home

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 admin No Comments

Buying a Home, Real Estate News & Tips

In America, housing affordability rates are at their lowest level in 40 years, per Intercontinental Exchange data, and U.S. households’ credit card debt is at an all-time high, MarketWatch reported. This is not a good combination for anyone looking to buy a home. Given this, it’s no wonder that many Americans are feeling the financial pinch. But despite the … Read More “7 Reasons You’ll Love Living In A Smaller Home” »

Should I Sell My House? 6 Signs It’s Time

February 20, 2025 admin No Comments

Real Estate News & Tips, Selling a Home

As much as you love your home, there may come a time when you start thinking about whether or not you should sell your house. According to the National Association of Realtors®, homeowners tend to stay in a house for about ten years before they sell. Think that sounds shockingly short? Or way too long? … Read More “Should I Sell My House? 6 Signs It’s Time” »

How Do Real Estate Commissions Work?

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 admin No Comments

Real Estate News & Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Knowing the ins and outs of real estate commissions can give you a better idea of the work of real estate agents. Key Takeaways In the aftermath of a class action lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors changed its cooperative compensation rules, affecting its 1.5 million member agents and multiple listing services. Traditionally, a … Read More “How Do Real Estate Commissions Work?” »

California Property Tax Savings: Homeowners’ Exemption

February 6, 2025February 24, 2025 admin No Comments

Homeowners Tax Credits, Real Estate News & Tips, Tax Benefits

CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION | TAXPAYERS’ RIGHTS ADVOCATE OFFICE The State Board of Equalization Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Office is committed to helping California taxpayers understand property tax laws, and be aware of exclusions and exemptions available to them. Homeowners’ Exemption Did you know that property owners in California can receive a Homeowners’ Exemption on … Read More “California Property Tax Savings: Homeowners’ Exemption” »

11 Tips to Protect Your Home Against Wildfires

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 admin No Comments

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Sometimes it seems like a day doesn’t go by without hearing about a new wildfire breaking out somewhere in the country. California, in particular, is a hotspot due to the constant drought which creates a perfect equation for fires to break out. Even now, there are multiple, massive wildfires so severe in California that residents … Read More “11 Tips to Protect Your Home Against Wildfires” »