Pride of ownership! This 3 bedroom/2 bath home has been well maintained and updated with remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Approx. 1600 sq. Ft., it has a welcoming floor plan which includes a formal living room, and separate family room with brick fireplace open to remodeled kitchen with granite counters and ss appliances. New updates include … Read More “SOLD – 661 Hillsdale Drive Turlock” »
Getting a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make in your life, and finding that perfect home can be an emotional journey. But how long does it take to get a mortgage? Usually, it takes around 4 to 6 weeks, although every mortgage application will vary depending on your circumstances. Here, we … Read More “How long does it take to get a mortgage?” »
Contract signings posted another big jump in July, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. This marks three consecutive months of growth as markets continue to roar back after facing initial closures from the COVID-19 outbreak this spring. Pending home sales are now up 15.5% year over year. Each of the four major regions of … Read More “Homes Are Going Under Contract in Record Time” »
The traditional mortgage process—from application to closing—typically involves a lot of face-to-face contact, from filling out an application at a lender’s office to gathering in a conference room to review and sign a stack of documents before being handed the house keys. Online lending has grown so much over the last decade that it is … Read More “4 Steps To Safely Buy A Home In The Age Of COVID-19” »
It’s not just emotional buying, real estate agents say: There are smart and strategic reasons that Americans of all ages, races, and incomes are moving away from urban centers. Why it matters: Bidding wars, frantic plays for a big suburban house with a pool, buying a property sight unseen — they’re all part of Americans’ calculus that … Read More “The pandemic real estate market” »
Even a pandemic can’t slow homebuyers down, apparently. Applications to purchase a home jumped a whopping 26% in May, and according to real estate brokerage Redfin, buyer demand is now 25% above pre-pandemic levels. Even bidding wars have surged back with a vengeance. In fact, almost half of all Redfin offers were met with competition in May—a … Read More “Demand For Homes Surges As Buyers Head For The Single-Family Suburbs” »
Great Development Opportunity! Fixer on one-acre in NE Turlock. Owner is moving forward subdividing into six (6) buildable lots! Existing home is 3 Bedroom and 1.5 baths baths, 2118 sf. Interior Features Laundry Inside Laundry Room Bathroom Other: Tub w/Shower Over Family Room Separate Family Room Fireplace 1 Fireplace Family Room Kitchen 220v in Kitchen … Read More “SOLD – 4600 Colorado Avenue Turlock” »
While much of the U.S. economy is feeling pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, housing markets in certain areas seem to have kept their stride over the past few months. Thanks in part to low mortgages rates, not only is real estate in these places selling almost as quickly as it was before coronavirus, but it’s also bringing … Read More “Home Sellers Pocketed Record Profits as the Coronavirus Pandemic Surged in the U.S.” »
Stunning custom home located in the highly sought out Bristol Park neighborhood. Character, charm and simple elegance best describe this Mediterranean-style home. Spacious living areas and custom finishes throughout. Intimate entry/foyer opens to a formal living room with dramatic ceiling elevations. The kitchen opens to the family great room. Bedroom with full bath downstairs. Large … Read More “SOLD – 2620 Chatsworth Ct. Turlock” »
Just this weekend I realized that we’ve updated much of our lighting over the past year and it’s made a huge visual difference. Lighting is a great way to fully show off your personal style, keep your home feeling current, and you have to have light to see so it’s super functional. In the past … Read More “One Simple Way to Upgrade and Add Value to Your Home” »