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How to Measure the Square Footage of Your Home

Published May 8, 2018

If you’re selling your home in the near future, one thing that you will want to find out is its exact size. Your home’s square footage is a critical element in establishing the listing price of your home.

8 Reasons Why Sellers Regret Not Selling With a Real Estate Agent

Published May 4, 2018

No one said that selling real estate was cheap. In fact, it can be downright expensive. Because of the potentially hefty price tag associated with selling, many sellers may be tempted to go it alone without the help of a seasoned real estate agent in an effort to save some money in commissions.

8 Tips For Your Indoor Garden

Published April 30, 2018

There’s something about plants that brings a sense of vibrancy, life, and coziness to a home. To help ensure a flourishing indoor garden, consider the following tips.

INFOGRAPHIC: Your Home Inspection Checklist

Published April 26, 2018

Don’t miss the opportunity to have the home you plan to purchase inspected before you finalize a real estate contract. Before you close on a deal, make sure the following components are checked out during the home inspection.

10 Things You Shouldn’t Forget to Clean When Spring Cleaning

Published April 23, 2018

It’s that time of year. Many homeowners dread spring cleaning, but it’s a necessary task when you consider how many things typically get overlooked as part of every-day cleaning.

8 Signs of a Pest Problem in a Home

Published April 19, 2018

As a buyer, you’ll want to scope out a home in great detail before you agree to put in an offer. But one more thing you’ll want to add to the list of things to check out when house hunting is a potential pest infestation. The following are some telltale signs that a home is likely infested with pests.

Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Too Risky?

Published April 16, 2018

If you’re taking out a mortgage on a home, you’ll be stuck paying interest on top of the initial loan that you take out. The lower the interest rate, the less you’ll be paying towards interest overall, which is why it’s always best to try to get the lowest rate possible on a home loan.

INFOGRAPHIC: First-Time Homebuyer Stats

Published April 12, 2018

What do today’s first-time homebuyers look like? The following stats will help paint that picture, as compiled by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

7 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs to Be Repaired or Replaced

Published April 9, 2018

California homeowners are heavily dependent on the air conditioners, especially as the summer sun starts to really sizzle. There’s no denying the importance of your air conditioner, which is why it’s so important that it remains in good working order all throughout the year, even during times when you’re not using it.

How to Find a Reputable Contractor For Your Home

Published April 5, 2018

Whether you’re looking to improve your living space to better suit your lifestyle or want to spruce up your home before putting it up on the market, sometimes a little professional help is needed. Unless you’re extremely handy and a licensed contractor yourself, many times it’s necessary to call in the pros when it’s time to tackle a home improvement job.