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How Often Should You Check Your Credit Scores?

Posted on 04/26/2020

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Steps to Submitting an Offer

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay You and your agent invested hours, days, weeks and even months searching for the right house. Time spent visiting open houses. But now all your efforts pay off. You’ve found the one. It’s the right size, the right neighborhood and within the budget parameters. This is the home of your dreams. It’s time...

Buying

Are You Promoting Your California Luxury House Effectively?

Posted on 04/12/2020

After you list a luxury home in San Francisco, Sacramento or any other California city or town, it is important to promote your residence effectively. Otherwise, it may be tough to stir up interest in your Golden State luxury house. Ultimately, there are many things you can do to showcase your California luxury house's full potential to the right...

Tips On Selling

Build-to-Rent Properties: A Quick Investor Lesson

Posted on 04/05/2020

Image by Виктория Бородинова from Pixabay Build-to-rent is a major term right now for investors. The industry has seen a serious leap in interest in just the past year, making nearly everyone in the real estate space sit up and take notice. We'll look at the special nature of these properties and which attributes make a property more...

Investment

Investment Property

Why Should Buyers Pay Attention to Your California Luxury Residence?

Posted on 03/29/2020

There is no telling whether your luxury home in Los Angeles, San Francisco or any other California city or town will generate buyers' interest. However, there are many things you can do to ensure that your Golden State luxury residence garners buyers' attention. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you stir up interest in your...

Tips On Selling

Creating an Organized and Restful Bedroom

Posted on 03/22/2020

Photo by WaveBreakMedia via Shutterstock A troubling trend in today’s home is difficulty finding restful sleep. Most of us have heard of a few ways to create a more relaxing atmosphere before bed. Here are a couple others to add to that list. Add Plants Many people avoid putting plants in their bedroom because they’re afraid they’ll get...

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Five Reasons Renters Need Insurance

Posted on 03/15/2020

Image by edar from Pixabay There are many reasons people choose to rent. There are fewer responsibilities, it doesn't take saving up a large down payment, maintenance is likely taken care of and there are no real estate taxes and no homeowners' insurance to pay. That doesn't mean, however, you shouldn't carry insurance. If you rent a home,...

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Property

When You're Ready to Buy a Home, You'll Know It

Posted on 03/08/2020

Making the transition from being a renter to a home owner is a life changing experience -- one which brings both rewards and new responsibilities. Although you'll no longer have a landlord (on speed dial) to handle things like yard maintenance, noisy neighbors, and appliance repairs, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of being in control of your own living space,...

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Home Showings: What Sellers Need to Know

Posted on 03/01/2020

If you plan to sell your home, it often is a good idea to learn about property showings. That way, you can prepare for showings and boost the likelihood of a fast, profitable property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three things that sellers need to know about home showings. 1. A showing may make or break...

Homebuyers: Writing a Great Offer Letter

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Posted on 02/23/2020

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay While buying a home in a seller’s market, it pays to stand out from the crowd. One way to do that is with a memorable offer letter that captures the seller’s attention from the start. You must include all the right elements, however, to effectively win them over and earn the chance to...

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House Selling Tips: Monitor the Housing Market

Posted on 02/16/2020

For those who plan to list a house in the foreseeable future, it often is beneficial to track the real estate market. By doing so, a home seller can identify real estate market patterns and trends and quickly address any potential property selling hurdles. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you analyze housing market data...

Tips On Selling