What Are the Benefits of Buying or Selling a Home for Cash?

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Most people try to avoid getting into debt; it’s a much wiser financial decision. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible. On big-ticket items such as higher education, purchasing a car, and buying a house, loans are a common occurrence. If you had the option, would you buy these big ticket items for cash? If you can [...]

A Complete Glossary of Home Selling Terms

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Let's be real: real estate has a lot of abbreviations. We'll frequently have agents in our office ask, "What’s the CMA of your home and does the buyer have a plan for paying the closing costs?" To anyone outside of real estate, that all sounds like a lot of mumbo-jumbo. Never fear we're here to [...]

Five Often Ignored Things to Look at Before Buying a Home

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Although the aesthetics of a new home is a vitally important element to consider, there are a few more things that should be examined when viewing your prospective home. While size of a home matters to many people, you should ensure that there are no underlying potential problems that can cost you a grave amount of [...]

What is a Property Survey and Why You Should Get One Before Buying a House

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When buying a home, the last thing you want is a surprise. Most people worry about leaky roofs or rusty boilers. But there may be property issues that can come to light and cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful. One way to avoid getting in over your head is to get [...]

How to Buy a New Home Construction

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What could be more exciting than living in a brand new home? The blank slate can be thrilling: living in a place no one has lived before, a home with fresh paint, untouched carpets, and even fresh grass that no one has trodden! While most of the homes bought and sold are preexisting, more and [...]

Top 10 Damaged Items When Moving and How to Protect Them

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Nearly 40 million of us move in the summer and begin to plan in April. If you are moving this season, we want to help you protect your precious belongings and make your move a smooth one! Before you start to pack, make a game plan. Which of your items are fragile? What will you [...]

Three Tech Questions to Ask Before Buying a Smart Home

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Smart homes are all the rage these days and are quickly becoming a hot commodity. A recent survey found that 65 percent of buyers would pay extra for houses with smart features – that is, anything in the home that connects to the internet. Smart features include connected security systems, HVAC systems, lighting, thermostats, door [...]

Size Matters: Finding the Perfect Size Home for You

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If you’re house shopping in Nevada County, there’s probably one question that’s been on your mind often: “What size home should I buy?” At a glance, the answer seems obvious: as big as you can afford! But that’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Home size matters on many levels from personal preference to [...]

Hoops, Home and the Love of People

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Homes are about people, and that’s what Coldwell Banker is all about. There’s a recurring theme in real estate from the media and our competitors about how easily replaceable real estate agents are, so it is with great pride that we want to introduce to you our newest advertising campaign. This is an ad [...]

What Every Real Estate Pro Must Know About Smart Home

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Real estate is constantly changing.  And if you want to stay competitive in this profession, you need to stay on top of current trends. The trend right now? Smart home technology. Everyday consumers are becoming more interested in smart home technology because it can save time, increase safety, and be fun! Buyers are looking for [...]

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