Going by the meteorological calendar, autumn always begins on 1st September and ends on 30th November, but astronomical autumn differs, beginning on 23rd September 2024 and ending on 22nd December 2024. From preparing your outdoor space to deep cleaning the house and making seasonal autumn decor updates, there are lots of little jobs to do to get … Read More “10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Autumn Season” »
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Home sellers spend approximately $14,163 on home improvements. They undertake repairs like roof and foundation fixes to secure a favorable sale price. So, imagine their shock when these fixes don’t deliver the expected Return on Investment (ROI). You can skip this expensive rigmarole by selling your house as is in California. Without spending a dime on … Read More “How to Sell Your House As Is in California Without Losing Money” »
The recent NAR settlement, which took effect last month, has sparked many questions from both prospective homebuyers and sellers. If you’re familiar with the situation, you know. But if not, here’s a brief overview: A class action lawsuit brought by a group of Missouri home sellers against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) resulted in … Read More “FridayFact;: The NAR Settlement Update” »
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a retiree is where you want to live. Maybe you want to move closer to grandchildren, live in a retirement community or perhaps moving will free up some money for your retirement plans. Or maybe you want to buy a home that’s better suited to the retirement lifestyle. … Read More “Buying a home after retirement” »
Whether you live in an apartment, townhome or single family home, an old home or are building a new home, there are many ways to protect and improve your indoor air quality. Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are a primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate … Read More “Protect Indoor Air Quality in Your Home” »
With the values of homes at an all-time high it might be a good time to tap into your home equity. One way to do this is through a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Forbes Advisor has partnered with Bankrate to find you the best rates in your area. What Is a Home Equity … Read More “Finding the Best HELOC Lenders” »
August 15, 2024 The real estate market in California is poised for significant changes over the next five years, driven by factors such as population growth, evolving economic conditions, and housing supply challenges. As demand for residential properties continues to rise amidst limited inventory, experts predict a steady increase in home prices, coupled with potential shifts in … Read More “Real Estate Forecast Next 5 Years California: Boom or Crash?” »
Some good news could be coming for a housing market that’s been stuck in neutral. The Consumer Price Index, a measure of the cost of food, housing, gas, utilities and other goods, shows prices increasing by 3% year over year. That’s slightly lower than what markets and experts predicted. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, … Read More “Inflation Data Is Promising for Mortgage Rates. What Homebuyers Should Know” »
What is an assumable mortgage loan? An assumable mortgage is one that allows a new borrower to take over an existing loan from the current borrower. Typically, this entails a home buyer taking over the home seller’s mortgage. The new borrower — the person ‘assuming’ the loan — is in exactly the same position as … Read More “How does an assumable mortgage work? Pros and cons” »
Last year featured a significant amount of uncertainty across the commercial real estate landscape. As market sentiment shifted, investment professionals, in particular, took a more conservative approach, with many sitting on the sidelines waiting for brighter days ahead. While changes were less stark within the management side of the business, no part of the real … Read More “Key Technology Trends for Real Estate in 2024” »