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Posted on 11/17/2019
Saving for a Down Payment as a Renter
It can be difficult to find the extra savings to put towards your first home as a renter. With rent and utility prices rising, most people’s paychecks are leaving them with less and less savings at the end of the month. Buying your first home, however, can be a great long-term financial decision. It will help you build equity,...
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Tips For Selling Your California Home
If you are soon selling your California home, you may feel like it’s difficult to find a place to start. You want a return on your investment. You may have lived at the property for some time, and it feels a part of you and your family. One of the most important things about selling a home is...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Tips To Get The Dust Out Of Your Home
If it’s time for a deep clean of your home, you may want to grab the duster and just go at it. Dusting is a task that should be done on a regular basis, but it’s not always the case. There’s a right way and a wrong way to dust. Read on for a few simple tips to make...
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Posted on 10/27/2019
Becoming A Homeowner
You are ready to become a homeowner, and like most tenants, you probably dream of the day you will kiss (or maybe just text) your landlord goodbye. However, an end to the dreaded rent-due reminder is only one of many reasons you should seriously think about, and plan for home ownership. Here are more: Pride of ownership There...
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Posted on 10/20/2019
6 Home Improvements to Avoid
Homeowners make changes and improvements to their property for several reasons including to increase aesthetic appeal, provide mechanical upgrades, and boost the house's value. Regardless of your intentions, it is vital to know what your home needs so that you don't end up undertaking a project that is a waste of money and adds little utility or value....
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Posted on 10/13/2019
The Dinnertime Struggle is Real
The struggle of what to feed the family is real. You may be that person who has the meal plan written out for two weeks at a time with the grocery list and coupons all aligned. But if you are like most people you are flying by the seat of your pants most evenings and smelling the leftovers...
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Posted on 10/06/2019
Should You Purchase a Smart Home Device?
There is no shortage of smart home devices available to property owners nationwide. From light bulbs to thermostats, there are lots of devices that you can pick up to transform an ordinary residence into a smart house. Ultimately, there are plenty of reasons to invest in smart home devices. These reasons include: 1. Smart home devices offer unmatched convenience....
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Posted on 09/29/2019
Awesome Ways to Boost Your Self Improvement Goals
Personal development goals require practical efforts to achieve. While it may seem as if these activities are insignificant, they quickly add up to just what you need to grow. Take the time to practice these few tips that are sure to strengthen your stand on the personal growth front. Start with a New Hobby An excellent way to...
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Posted on 09/22/2019
Should You Go Through A Mortgage Broker?
When you begin shopping around for an ideal lender to finance your dream of home ownership, you will come across mortgage brokers. Much like their counterparts in the insurance industry or stock market, they act as a link between buyer and seller. However, why go through them if you can make the purchase directly? Why should you pay...
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Posted on 11/19/2019
Another Property Sold - 1641 Mount Rainier Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035
Exceptionally Beautiful Santa Ana Model Home located in the quiet highly desirable Milpitas Parktown neighborhood. Maintained with Pride of Ownership by the same Family since 1978. A short five house walking distance to Murphy Park and just minutes to Yellowstone Park and Ben Rogers Park. The home invites you into an Open Floor Plan, Marble Counter Tops, A/C Cooling, Security Alarm, Separate Family Room w/Fireplace with Built-in Bar and much more! Featuring an Impeccably maintained Professionally Landscaped low maintenance yard w/automatic sprinkler systems. An Amazing tranquil backyard w/refinished Built-in Pool and BBQ perfect for...
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Posted on 10/04/2019
1641 Mount Rainier Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035 now has a new price of $1,149,800!
Exceptionally Beautiful Santa Ana Model Home located in the quiet highly desirable Milpitas Parktown neighborhood. Maintained with Pride of Ownership by the same Family since 1978. A short five house walking distance to Murphy Park and just minutes to Yellowstone Park and Ben Rogers Park. The home invites you into an Open Floor Plan, Marble Counter Tops, A/C Cooling, Security Alarm, Separate Family Room w/Fireplace with Built-in Bar and much more! Featuring an Impeccably maintained Professionally Landscaped low maintenance yard w/automatic sprinkler systems. An Amazing tranquil backyard w/refinished Built-in Pool and BBQ perfect for...
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Posted on 09/21/2019
Another Property Sold - 781 Maria Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
Absolutely gorgeous spacious two story home located in one of the most desirable locations in Gilroy. Your search is over, move right in! You will not find a more meticulous and professional landscaped home with lightening in both front and rear yards and auto sprinklers as the owner is a professional landscaper. Perfect or entertaining and a larger family. Many upgraded amenities including a walk in closet in the master...
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