You know that when you sell your home, you have to make it as appealing to buyers as possible. But that’s not always an easy task when there are other homes in the neighborhood with similar – or even the same – features. Your job then becomes making your home stand out from all the … Continued
Ideally, when you move, you sell your old home and buy the new one at the same time. But, often, the ideal is very different from the real. And the situation only gets more difficult and more complicated when you live out of state and have to sell a home in another state. But with … Continued
Late 2019 and early 2020 looked very promising for home sellers. But then everything slid sideways when the coronavirus came on the scene. Listings have dropped and sales have decreased, and the very process of selling a house has changed. But it’s not all doom and gloom, and, in fact, by late summer home sales … Continued
They say this is the new normal – maybe . . . maybe not. But one thing is certain: people are now a lot more health-conscious and health cautious. And that applies to home buyers no less than any other consumers. This means, then, that the real state terrain has been altered too, especially for … Continued
Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, you can bet a title company will be involved. In fact, title companies have certain key roles in any real estate transaction, often acting as an agent for the buyer, the seller, the insurance company, and most other parties in the transaction. Title companies, then, have some vital … Continued
You’ve probably heard the term “buyer’s remorse.” It happens more than you’d think for home buyers, especially first-time buyers. The process of buying a home – from getting financing to negotiating to closing – can be a lengthy and complex process. Much of it buyers are unfamiliar with and so wind up making some missteps. … Continued
Buying real estate is already a complicated and sometimes lengthy process. Buying real estate from out of state presents even more challenges. Distance, logistics, time constraints, and extra expenses all play a part in making it more difficult than buying locally. Still, it doesn’t have to as difficult as it is for many people. To … Continued
So you’ve decided to sell your house, but how should you sell it? Two of the most common options are working with an investor or working with a Alameda County agent to sell your house. Both ways have distinct benefits depending on your unique selling situation. One of them, though, comes out on top for most sellers … Continued
Buying a home is a BIG step, both financially and in how it will affect your lifestyle. You will, after all, more than likely be paying on that mortgage for the next 15 to 30 years. So you want to do everything you can – especially avoiding common buyer mistakes – to ensure you don’t … Continued
Moving is perhaps the most dreaded job anyone can think of. It’s overwhelming and a ton of work, and the simple fact of huge changes is utterly unwelcome. But as with any big task, moving can be made much less overwhelming and more manageable if tackled in an orderly, step-by-step fashion with a definite timeline. … Continued
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