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Buying a home can be a daunting task because there are is so much that goes into it. Buying a home is not a simple see a house, sign a document, pay for it, and then move in. There are all sorts of twists, turns, and potential heartbreaks along the way that you need [...]
Conventional wisdom used to state that buying a home is always a great investment. But after the housing crisis, many people who saw their equity sliced in half began questioning this logic. That’s unfortunate. Many renters were afraid to go buy a home for fear of either losing that home or having the value decrease when it comes [...]
From horror stories of lost, stolen, and broken items to surprise charges tacked on to an already high bill, moving is not for the faint of heart. It's hard on everyone, and something that makes you question why you even decided to move in the first place. But moving doesn't have to be difficult. If [...]
Home buyers and home sellers each face their own challenges, but for many, the two processes go hand-in-hand. Most people cannot afford to own multiple homes, so the decision to move generally means both buying a new home and selling your current property. If you are attempting to both sell your home and buy a new [...]
For 42 percent of home buyers, the first step in the homebuying process was searching online. They search numerous sites and gather a list of homes that they then bring to a real estate agent. Sound like something you have done? While technology has a number of benefits, it also comes with some potential pitfalls. [...]
As a home buyer, you may focus too much on a home’s sale price. You question whether or not it's in your budget, if it fits your bedroom and bathroom requirements, and if it's in the right zip code. Before you begin the home search, make sure that you take into account other factors such [...]
We know we keep saying it, but it is so true! Spring and summer are the best time for real estate in Nevada County, and it is often seen as a seller’s market. However, there are some great reasons the summer season can help buyers in their real estate search. Here are the top-three benefits [...]
ongratulations to our Tops for April! Our top producing agent is Pam Amato, top selling agent is Greg Bulanti, and top listing agents are Tim Fahey and Greg Sharp. Our top producing, selling, and listing team is the Congdon Group. Congratulations to all and thank you for all of your hard work!
Ready to buy your first home as a couple? No doubt, you’ve both been keeping wish lists for your humble abode. Some dream features may fall in the “nice to have” category—separate bathrooms, walk-in closets and a swimming pool, anyone? But others—like extra storage space or a digital thermostat—really do make life easier, not to [...]
Unless you’re planning on doing your own version of Fixer Upper, the general home-buying rule of thumb is to look for a place you’ll be able to live in for five years or more. So if you have kids (or are about to), you’ll need to look not just at the number of bedrooms and [...]
