Home Buying Tips
Total Closing Costs When Buying a Home
Because there are a significant number of required fees, it is important for you to understand the Total Closing Costs When Buying a Home before writing an offer. Please note, this article is written for home buyers in the Northern California market. The total costs required when buying a home … [Read More...]
Real Estate Renovation Bargains for Buyers With Vision
While it's true that many buyers can't see past a home's current condition and visualize what it can be but buyers who do have that vision can reap the rewards of numerous Contra Costa real estate bargains. Picture this....The house is awful, the kitchen and bathrooms haven't been updated in 20 … [Read More...]
Tips for Viewing an Open House, Part III – The Home’s Systems
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series - Viewing The Home's Systems. When viewing an Open House, it is important to look past pretty (and ugly) and look for clues to the home's maintenance and structural soundness. Don't be fooled by a newly painted and well-staged home and assume the home has … [Read More...]
Home Selling Tips
Important Seller Document – Transfer Disclosure Statement
An important Seller Document in California Residential Real Estate is the Transfer Disclosure Statement. In California, the Seller of residential real estate is required by law to disclose to the buyer all material facts known to him/her that affect the value or desirability of the property and … [Read More...]
Selling Your Home “As-Is”
Sellers often say "I want to sell my home As-Is" because the concept of spending money to sell a home seems counter-intuitive. Whether selling As-Is makes sense is entirely dependent upon the condition of your home and the resulting number of buyers who can purchase it. How are the two … [Read More...]
Help Get Buyers Excited About Your Home
Buyers start their home search on the internet and proceed to view only the homes that meet their needs and capture their interest. You want buyers to pick your home above all others and you are the most important source of information that will help get home buyers excited about your … [Read More...]
Tips for Homeowners
Clean Your Smoke Alarm
Did you know you should clean your smoke alarm to ensure that the sensors can operate appropriately? Smoke alarms should be cleaned at least once a month, especially in homes equipped with forced air heating and air-conditioning. This is a very easy cleaning task which can potentially save your … [Read More...]
Think Energy Efficiency and Sustainability When You Plan Your Home Improvements
Special features in homes that are increasing in popularity focus almost exclusively on energy efficiency, according to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey. Research projects in California, Oregon and Washington suggest that energy efficiency and sustainability … [Read More...]
Simple Tips to “Green” Your Home and Save Money
With the soaring price of gas and utility bills, many have attained a significant level of appreciation for the free "green" resources available online. This article includes a few baby steps to "greenhood" that are ridiculously easy to do: Switch to compact flourescent light bulbs (the swirly … [Read More...]
