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When it comes time to sell your home, you need to keep one thing in mind: buyers don’t want to see or feel you in the house. What we mean is that buyers are looking for a blank slate that they can envision making their very own. They don’t want your family pictures, unique style, [...]
Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make, and you want to ensure you get the best value for your hard-earned dollar. That’s why more and more home buyers today are turning to professional home inspection experts. A professional home inspector takes a close look beneath a house’s surface, and then [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
