Building a House vs Buying: What Home is Right For You?
by Bill Gassett
Costs, finances, and preferences are all at play when comparing building a house vs buying.…Read more
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Santa Cruz Housing Market – Surfing the Waves of Opportunity
by Megan Kilmer
The 2024 Santa Cruz housing market promises a continuation of a seller's market, with an…Read more
The Upscale Appeal: Are Luxury Apartments Worth It?
by Amanda Dodge
There are multiple ways to enter the real estate market. You can buy a single-family…Read more
The San Diego Housing Market is Climbing Not Cooling
The desirability of the San Diego housing market continue to bolster demand. Prices are increasing…Read more
Pros and Cons of Buying a Home With a High Interest Rate
by Amanda Dodge
When a financial institution approves your mortgage application, they will offer their best possible interest…Read more
Can You Sell a House for a Dollar?
by Amanda Dodge
Can I sell my house for a dollar? Yes. You can sell your home for…Read more
Can You Buy a House with an LLC and Rent It to Yourself?
by Amanda Dodge
Can you buy a house with an LLC and rent it to yourself? While possible,…Read more
Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Refinance a Home?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
How to Determine Fair Market Value of Your Home
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
Can You Sell a House Above the Appraised Value?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
How to Increase Home Appraisal Value: Essential Tips and Strategies
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
San Jose California Housing Market – Trends for 2023-2024
by Seb Frey
Agent Advice! Despite issues like affordability and heightened buyer competition the San Jose housing market…Read more
What Is a Land Survey?
by Bill Gassett
Land surveys are an essential component of every real estate transaction. Know the facts before…Read more
How to Create a Win-Win Real Estate Purchase Agreement
A well-written real estate purchase agreement is a crucial shield that guards the interests of…Read more
How to Sell Your Home to an Investor
Selling your home to investors is often quicker and can free you from the uncertainty…Read more
How to Buy a Fixer-Upper House with Low or No Money Down
by Amanda Dodge
Some people enjoy the ease of a move-in ready house, while others want the challenge…Read more
How to Negotiate With an Unreasonable Home Seller
Agent Advice! Learn how to navigate a challenging real estate process and negotiate with an…Read more
Can You Work with Multiple Real Estate Agents?
by Amanda Dodge
When it’s time to sell your house, you want to get the highest price for…Read more
How to Make an Offer on a House
by Amanda Dodge
An essential part of buying a house is making an offer. This is your bid…Read more
What Is a Land Survey?
by Bill Gassett
Land surveys are an essential component of every real estate transaction. Know the facts before…Read more
What is a Bump Clause in Real Estate?
by Andrew Te
What is a bump clause? A provision that allows the original buyer to match any…Read more
Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Refinance a Home?
by Kelsey Heath
Gone are the days when getting a loan to buy a property meant strolling into…Read more
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall: When is the Best Time to Sell a Home?
by Andrew Te
Unless you live in a part of the US where the weather stays a nice,…Read more
Can You Refuse to Join a Homeowners Association (HOA)?
by Kelsey Heath
HOA fees can be expensive, but they also come with a set of rules, which…Read more
Should You Buy a House in a Transitional Neighborhood?
by Kelsey Heath
Everyone wants to score a deal when buying a house, but the best deals are…Read more
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved, and Approved?
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you may have heard a lot…Read more
The Truth About Living in Seattle
Read the honest truth about living in Seattle from a seasoned realtor. 10 reasons to…Read more
What is the Real Estate Commission in Washington, DC?
DC real estate agents sell exquisite homes at at average commission rate of 5.3%.Read more
4 Tips to Improve a Builder-Grade Home
Take your home from basic to brilliant with these tips for improving a builder-grade home.…Read more
How Long Does Closing on a House Take?
How long does closing on a house take? It’s one of buyers' and sellers' most…Read more
How to Survive a Recession While Investing in Real Estate
by Andrew Te
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have a solid financial plan…Read more
What is an Origination Fee & Why Do You Have to Pay It?
Buying a home often comes with a lot of extra fees and costs. One of…Read more
Difference Between Contingent vs Pending in Real Estate
If you’re in the process of buying your first home, the language of real estate…Read more
What is a Transactional Agent and What Do They Do?
In real estate, there are several different types of agents and brokers who perform different…Read more
How to Stage a House to Sell – Top Tips and Tricks
Staging a house is one of the most important parts of selling your home. Without…Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Hosting an Open House
Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your…Read more