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Posted on 01/06/2020

3 Factors to Consider Before You Counter an Offer to Purchase

You don't need to be a home selling expert to counter a buyer's offer to purchase your house. In fact, sellers who know what factors to consider as they evaluate a homebuying proposal may be better equipped than others to submit a successful counter-offer. Now, let's take a look at three factors a seller should consider before countering a...

Offer To Purchase

Selling Your Home

Posted on 12/30/2019

How to Use Native Stones for a Rustic Walkway

Image by Nancy Buron from Pixabay If you're like many homeowners who prefer a natural landscape plan, your outdoor living space undoubtedly features lush vegetation and bright, blooming flowers. However, you might also have the sense that something is missing but can't quite put your finger on what it might be. If this describes you, the missing element...

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Design

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Posted on 12/23/2019

Home Maintainance Begins With a Fresh Coat of Paint

While home ownership can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience, it does bring with it a new set of responsibilities and demands. Whether you're buying a brand new home or a fixer-upper, several things will have a major impact on your lifestyle. One of them is the need is to personally handle or manage your own repairs, decorating,...

Interior Painting

Painting Walls

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Posted on 12/16/2019

The Difference Between Pre-Qualified and Rep-Approved

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, odds are you’ve thrown the words “prequalified” and “preapproved” interchangeably. However, when it comes to home loans, there are some very important differences between the two. For buyers hoping to purchase a home with a few missteps and misunderstandings as possible, it’s vital to understand the procedures involved in acquiring financing for a home....

Prequalification

Preapproved

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Posted on 12/09/2019

How-To: Giving Your Old Fence a Face-Lift

Photo by Atner Yegorov via Pixabay Do you have an old fence that has good bones but nonetheless is detracting from the overall aesthetic of your outdoor living space? If so, consider giving the fence a facelift rather than tearing it down and replacing it with a brand-new version. You don't have to be a professional fence contractor...

DIY

Fences

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Posted on 12/02/2019

How to Create a Practical Dream Home Wish List

In the internet age, we’ve all seen dream homes on Google, Pinterest, or Instagram that seem to encompass everything we’ve ever wanted in a home. Sometimes, obsessing over dream homes can be detrimental to us--making us feel bad about our own living situation or discouraged about ever being able to afford the home we truly want. However, dream homes...

Dream Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 11/25/2019

Steps to Buy a California Luxury Residence

Purchasing a luxury house in Beverly Hills, Sacramento or any other California city or town sometimes can be tricky. Lucky for you, we're here to guide you through the Golden State luxury homebuying cycle. Now, let's take a look at three steps that California luxury homebuyers will need to complete to acquire their ideal residences. 1. Narrow Your Luxury...

Luxury Home

California

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Posted on 11/18/2019

Tips for Buying Dining Tables for Your Home

Photo by: Annie Gray via Unsplash In many homes, the dining table is the ideal get-together spot to share a meal, hold gatherings and talk about important topics. However, it’s not only for eating, clinking glasses or having family discussions. It’s one of the focal points of your house and should be carefully considered. If you're interested in...

Dining Room

Furniture

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Posted on 11/11/2019

Is New Construction Always Better?

Once you’re ready to buy a home, you probably have a pretty good idea of what you want. Should you buy a new construction home, or look for an existing one? Builders may refer to existing homes as “used.” This term makes them sound much less appealing. Truthfully, there are many advantages to both new and existing houses. Benefits...

New Construction

New Home

Posted on 11/04/2019

Why It's Worth Your Time to Conduct an In-Depth House Search

If you plan to conduct a house search, there is no reason to settle for inferior results. Instead, you should dedicate the necessary time and resources to conduct a comprehensive search for your dream house. Ultimately, there are many reasons why it pays to perform an in-depth home search. These include: 1. You can avoid the risk of buying...

Buying A Home

How To Search For A Home

Posted on 10/28/2019

Hidden Enemies in Your Air

Could your home be making you sick? Could those allergies be inside rather than outside? Yes, and yes. Of course, you’ve already sussed out the obvious places: the mold in the bathroom, years of dirt in the carpet, even the drapes and blinds. But what about the air ducts? You know, the very thing that carries the conditioned...

Allergies

Cleaning Tips

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Posted on 10/21/2019

Should Selling a California Luxury Residence Be a Top Priority?

For those who own a luxury home in Los Angeles, Malibu or any other California city or town, now may prove to be the ideal time to list your residence. In fact, there are many reasons to make selling your Golden State luxury house a top priority, and these include: 1. You could profit from your home sale. There...

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