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The Art of the Staycation

June 08, 2025
Category: Real Estate

What’s the Deal with Escrow?

June 03, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space

May 10, 2025
Category: Real Estate

How to Spot a Home with Good "Bones"

May 03, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Spring Cleaning Shortcuts: Refresh Your Home Fast

April 05, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Sell Your Home Fast Without Undercutting the Price

April 03, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Curb Appeal That Sells

March 10, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Understanding Appraisals: What You Need to Know

March 03, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Moving Tips: Dos and Don’ts

February 10, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Understanding Home Insurance

February 04, 2025
Category: Real Estate

How to Budget for Homeownership in 2025

January 24, 2025
Category: Real Estate

Holiday Hosting Tips for Small Spaces

December 05, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Year-End Financial Moves for Homeowners

December 04, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Home Security During the Holidays

November 02, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Is It the Most Wonderful Time… to Buy or Sell?

November 01, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Smart Home Systems - Gadgets Worth Investing In

October 11, 2024
Category: Real Estate

What NOT to Do When Buying a Home

October 05, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Essential Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

September 05, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Home Equity 101: Understanding Your Biggest Asset

September 03, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Pet-Friendly Home Design Tips

August 09, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Navigating Homeownership with an HOA

August 02, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Home Organization Tips and Hacks

July 05, 2024
Category: Real Estate

What is a Mortgage Rate Buy Down?

July 01, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Buying a Vacation Home: What to Know

June 06, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Best Practices for Selling a Home to Family Member

June 03, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Rental Investments: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

May 03, 2024
Category: Real Estate

What to Expect: First Year in a New Home

April 07, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Affordable Renovation Trends in 2024

April 04, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Understanding Property Taxes

March 11, 2024
Category: Real Estate

What to Expect from Homes Built Over 50 Years Ago

March 08, 2024
Category: Real Estate

The Transformation of Empty Offices

February 06, 2024
Category: Real Estate

What to Know About Down Payment Gifts

February 01, 2024
Category: Real Estate

Home Staging Tips to Make Your Home Shine

January 04, 2024
Category: Real Estate

How to Decorate Your Home Exterior for Winter

December 05, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Tax Tips for Homeowners

December 01, 2023
Category: Real Estate

The Future of Short-Term Rentals

November 06, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Multi-Family House or Condo

November 05, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Turning Your Recyclables into Building Materials

October 10, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Closing Costs Explained

October 04, 2023
Category: Real Estate

How To Find and Hire Contractors

September 16, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Why Fall is a Great Time to Buy a Home

September 15, 2023
Category: Real Estate

How To Create the Perfect Home Office

August 06, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Buying and Selling Myths

August 04, 2023
Category: Real Estate

5 Things New Homeowners Waste Money on

July 10, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Mid-Year Market Update

July 07, 2023
Category: Real Estate

The Latest With Solar Energy and Title Insurance

June 04, 2023
Category: Real Estate

What Not to Do When Selling Your Home

June 02, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

May 08, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Five Ways to Build Home Equity

May 06, 2023
Category: Real Estate

House Hunting with Pets

April 10, 2023
Category: Real Estate

How to Prepare for Spring Selling Season

April 09, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Common Real Estate Terms, Explained

March 05, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Homes are Staying on the Market Longer, on Average

March 03, 2023
Category: Real Estate

The Pros and Cons of Adjustable Rate Mortgages

February 02, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Do Student Loans Affect your Ability to Buy a Home

January 05, 2023
Category: Real Estate

Home Design Trends for 2023

December 26, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Ideas for Giving Back This Holiday Season

December 07, 2022
Category: Real Estate

The Possibility of a Housing Crash

December 05, 2022
Category: Real Estate

What to Inspect at an Open House

November 04, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Homebuyer Competition Is Easing

November 03, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Which Home Projects Require a Permit

October 10, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Feeling Left Out? How to Save For Your First Home

October 03, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Fun Activities to Get the Most out of Fall

September 06, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Smart-Home Devices May Save on Home Insurance

September 04, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Tips for Back-to-School Season

August 04, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Millennial Home Ownership is Finally on the Rise

August 03, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Here’s How To Buy in a Competitive Market

July 13, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Rising Mortgage Rates May Affect Asking Prices

July 07, 2022
Category: Real Estate

How to Spruce Up your Place for a Summer Sale

June 06, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Housing Market Still Favors Sellers–Will it Change

June 02, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Conserve Water on Your Spring/Summer Landscaping

May 09, 2022
Category: Real Estate

How to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse in a Hot Market

May 06, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Disaster Prep: Do You Have a Home Inventory?

April 12, 2022
Category: Real Estate

How Does Inflation Affect Home Prices?

April 06, 2022
Category: Real Estate

What is Title Insurance?

March 02, 2022
Category: Real Estate

The Germs are Coming from Inside the House

February 02, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Title and Probate: Planning Ahead

February 01, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Transfer-on-Death Deeds: An Update

January 06, 2022
Category: Real Estate

Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?

December 27, 2021
Category: Real Estate

What to Look for in Your Home-Buying Contract

December 07, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Growing Your Winter Herb Garden

December 03, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Probate Versus Living Trust

November 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Freshen Up Your Fireplace

October 28, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Put Down Roots this Fall

October 07, 2021
Category: Real Estate

How to Protect Your Home Against Rain Damage

October 03, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Demo Day the Responsible Way

September 28, 2021
Category: Real Estate

6 Steps to Take When Moving Into Your New Home

September 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

30 and 15-Year Mortgages Aren’t Your Only Choices

August 31, 2021
Category: Real Estate

To save or to splurge? That is the question.

August 09, 2021
Category: Real Estate

"We Buy Houses for Cash" - What's the Deal?

August 04, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Vacation with Peace of Mind

July 11, 2021
Category: Real Estate

For Builders and Buyers, Lumber is a Bummer

July 05, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Appliances and Furniture Shortage

June 03, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Tips for Gardens Great and Small

June 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

The Best HVAC System for Your House Type

May 29, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Private Mortgage Insurance Explained

May 09, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Buying Season is Back. Here's What to Expect.

May 02, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Avoiding Moving Woes

April 04, 2021
Category: Real Estate

California Prop 19 Benefits Fact Sheet

April 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Which States Have the Lowest Cost of Living?

March 27, 2021
Category: Real Estate

April Showers and Leaks

March 24, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Saving on Kitchen Cabinets

March 07, 2021
Category: Real Estate

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

March 06, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Early Spring Checklist

March 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Buying Land: Look Before You Leap

February 07, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Get Smart at Home

February 02, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Bold(ish) predictions for 2021

January 26, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Home Décor to Look Out For in 2021

January 24, 2021
Category: Real Estate

What Appraisers Look for During an Appraisal

January 07, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Home Offices Continue to Grow In Popularity

January 05, 2021
Category: Real Estate

The Most-Requested Home Upgrades in 2020

January 01, 2021
Category: Real Estate

Home Improvement Decisions You'll Never Regret

December 28, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Save Money With These Efficient Heat Tips

December 22, 2020
Category: Real Estate

What To Expect in 2021's Housing Market

December 07, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Why Lenders Use Gross Monthly Income vs. Take-Home

December 07, 2020
Category: Real Estate

What Could 2021 Mean for the Housing Market?

December 04, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Winter's Home-Buying Game Has Changed

November 27, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Yes, You Can Still Celebrate Thanksgiving

November 22, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Tips for Holiday and Winter Fire Safety

November 14, 2020
Category: Real Estate

7 Home Buying Tips Every Veteran Needs to Know

November 09, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Last Minute Tips for Winterization

November 02, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space this Winter

October 30, 2020
Category: Real Estate

The Age of Your HVAC System and Resale Value

October 22, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Halloween Isn't Canceled!

October 11, 2020
Category: Real Estate

How to Buy a Home Sight Unseen

October 06, 2020
Category: Real Estate

8 Outdoor Projects You Can Do Over Fall and Winter

October 05, 2020
Category: Real Estate

6 Home Improvements You Should Make Before Selling

September 26, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Pet Doors - From Simple to Smart

September 02, 2020
Category: Real Estate

How Window Replacement Improves Home Value

August 26, 2020
Category: Real Estate

SoCal home sales, prices rose in July

August 23, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Where Is the Housing Market Headed?

August 05, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Boost Your Home's Value Ahead of Your Appraisal

July 28, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Ready to Buy or Sell?

July 27, 2020
Category: Real Estate

The Hot Trend of the Summer: Stock Tank Pools

July 07, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Homes In A Post-pandemic World

June 30, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Are You Considering a Split From Your Home?

June 12, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Celebrating Frontline Workers

June 02, 2020
Category: Real Estate

The Mortgage Business Is Alive, Well, and Online

May 26, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Ideas to Stay Entertained While Social Distancing

May 06, 2020
Category: Real Estate

6 Ways to Enhance Your Shelter-in-Place Time

May 02, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Community Matters

April 09, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Dodging Boredom with Your Kids at Home

April 07, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Top Tips for Working from Home

April 05, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Credit Inquiries and Home Loans

March 01, 2020
Category: Real Estate

The Fine Line Between Trend and Fad

February 24, 2020
Category: Real Estate

When the Seller Has a Solar Lease

January 28, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Protecting Personally Identifiable Information

January 25, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Inspections vs. Appraisals vs. AVMs

January 02, 2020
Category: Real Estate

Credit Scores Demystified

December 26, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Troubleshooting Common Plumbing Issues

December 02, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Tis the Season...To Be Stressed Out?

November 24, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Avoid Fire Danger In Your Home

October 31, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Remodeling Stats and Spending Trends

October 27, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Don’t Scare Buyers Away This Halloween

October 03, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Fall Maintenance Tasks for Your Property

September 21, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Floor Cleaning Tips & Tricks

August 28, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Five Reasons to Consider an Investment Property

August 22, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Smart Ways to Save on Your Bathroom Renovation

August 03, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Thinking of Buying an Older Home?

August 01, 2019
Category: Real Estate

July 2019 - How Is The Housing Market Holding Up?

July 05, 2019
Category: Real Estate

4 DIY Things You Can Do to Lower Your Energy Bill

July 01, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Top Tips to Make Your Offer Stick

June 27, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Gen Xers Driving Multi-Generational Housing Trend

May 22, 2019
Category: Real Estate

ADUs: Everything You Need to Know

April 30, 2019
Category: Real Estate

To Turf or Not to Turf

April 18, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Should You Buy a Home Warranty?

April 03, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Down Payment Dilemma: How Much to Put Down?

March 23, 2019
Category: Real Estate

How Marie Kondo Is Fueling Our Thrifting Goals

March 07, 2019
Category: Real Estate

How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood

March 02, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Types of Property Ownership

February 28, 2019
Category: Real Estate

How to Reduce Your Home's Carbon Footprint

February 06, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Homeowners: Look Out for Utility Scams

January 04, 2019
Category: Real Estate

Home Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

December 30, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Stay Safe This Holiday Season

December 07, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Short-Term Rental: Some Things to Consider

November 29, 2018
Category: Real Estate

4 Easy Ways to Add Colorful Curb Appeal

November 03, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Home Safety Reminders for Halloween

October 20, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Thinking About Moving to a New City?

October 03, 2018
Category: Real Estate

4 Early Fall Home Improvement Musts

September 12, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Millennials and Homeowership

August 27, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Construction? Don’t Create New Frenemies

July 01, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Tips for Getting Your Home off the Market Quickly

June 04, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Earth Day Around the House

April 21, 2018
Category: Real Estate

Reasons to List Your Home in the Fall

October 04, 2017
Category: Real Estate

Preparing Your Home for the Rain

January 23, 2017
Category: Real Estate

10 New Year’s resolutions for homeowners

January 03, 2017
Category: Real Estate

Condo, Co-op, PUD: What's the Difference?

September 28, 2016
Category: Real Estate

The HUD-1 Explained

June 21, 2016
Category: Real Estate

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