Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice Continue Reading
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Last week, we shared “7 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Home To Retire In.” For some homeowners, these seven factors can be taken into account with a home renovation, but is it worth it to remodel or change floor plans? Let’s look at this example. Let’s say you have a Continue Reading
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![Thinking about selling your home?
A little preparation before your home hits the market can make a big difference in how buyers see it — and how smoothly the sale goes.
Before listing, consider:
🏠 Taking care of noticeable repairs
🧹 Decluttering and simplifying each room
🌿 Improving curb appeal
📸 Preparing the home for professional photography
💰 Developing the right pricing strategy from the start
If you’re considering selling a home in Folsom or the Greater Sacramento area, I put together a guide covering 5 important things to do before putting your home on the market.
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