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Summer 2024: How to Buy a House in Santa Cruz? 

Summer 2024: How to Buy a House in Santa Cruz? 

by Megan Kilmer  Jul 24, 2024

Learn from a local real estate expert on how you buy a house in Santa…Read more

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Buy a House?

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Buy a House?

by Kelsey Heath  Jul 13, 2024

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan for future education costs, legally known as…Read more

How to Sweeten an Offer on a Home

How to Sweeten an Offer on a Home

by Mike Jeppson  Jul 1, 2024

Set your offer apart from your competition and sweeten the offer on a home with…Read more

Can You Use Your 401k to Buy Your First Home?

Can You Use Your 401k to Buy Your First Home?

by Kelsey Heath  Nov 20, 2024

When buying real estate, the biggest hurdle is often saving enough money for a down…Read more

Expert Advice: Is Earnest Money Refundable?

Expert Advice: Is Earnest Money Refundable?

by Bill Gassett  Jun 19, 2024

Earnest money shows the buyer’s serious intent, but is earnest money refundable? Ensure you get…Read more

How to Make an Offer on a House

How to Make an Offer on a House

by Amanda Dodge  Jun 14, 2024

An essential part of buying a house is making an offer. This is your bid…Read more

What Do You Need to Buy a House? A Comprehensive Checklist

What Do You Need to Buy a House? A Comprehensive Checklist

by Amanda Dodge  Nov 29, 2024

Buying your first home is a significant life decision. Not only is this one of…Read more

14 Common Issues That Fail a Home Inspection

14 Common Issues That Fail a Home Inspection

by Kelsey Heath  Jun 2, 2024

When you buy a house with a home inspection contingency, you get to have the…Read more

How to Buy a House in Another State Before Moving?

How to Buy a House in Another State Before Moving?

by Kelsey Heath  May 16, 2024

Buying a house in another state can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. You’re leaving…Read more

Can Closing Costs Be Included in a VA Loan?

Can Closing Costs Be Included in a VA Loan?

by Kelsey Heath  May 16, 2024

If you are a U.S. military service member, qualifying veteran, or qualifying surviving spouse, you…Read more

How to Know How Much to Offer for a House?

How to Know How Much to Offer for a House?

by Kelsey Heath  May 15, 2024

Buying a house is exciting, but it’s also one of the most significant purchases of…Read more

How to Get Closing Costs Waived, Reduced, or Negotiated

How to Get Closing Costs Waived, Reduced, or Negotiated

by Amanda Dodge  May 10, 2024

Closing costs make up the various fees that come with buying a home. On average,…Read more

Unlocking the Seattle Dream: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect  Home in Seattle 

Unlocking the Seattle Dream: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect  Home in Seattle 

by Margo Christophilis  May 8, 2024

Finding your perfect home in Seattle requires expert guidance and a strategic approach. Unlock the…Read more

How to Find an Off-Market Home in San Diego, CA

How to Find an Off-Market Home in San Diego, CA

by Alex Capozzolo  May 6, 2024

With the challenging Southern California housing market, you need creativity. Discover how to find an…Read more

20 Important Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender

20 Important Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender

by Amanda Dodge  Nov 29, 2024

Many homebuyers know how important it is to interview multiple Realtors before hiring the best…Read more

How to Buy a House in Probate?

How to Buy a House in Probate?

by Amanda Dodge  Nov 29, 2024

If the owner of a property recently passed away, then the house is likely in…Read more

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property

by Amanda Dodge  Nov 29, 2024

There are many reasons why someone would want to learn who owns a specific property.…Read more

How to Write a Winning Real Estate Offer in Massachusetts

How to Write a Winning Real Estate Offer in Massachusetts

by Bill Gassett  Apr 24, 2024

Craft a winning real estate offer in Massachusetts by making the highest bid, utilizing an…Read more

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