Renovation Realities For many California homebuyers, the dream of homeownership isn't complete after close of escrow, but rather after completion of a full-home renovation. Here is what a full remodel looks like in California? Source: California Association of Continue Reading
Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR® How long have you been in residential real estate? Is it your full-time job? Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. But much of real estate is learned on the job. Do you have any designations or Continue Reading
Folsom Chapter Annual Banquet Folsom DUCKS UNLIMITED is coming Friday February 5, 2016 PLEASE RSVP to attend this great event. Ducks Unlimited is the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl. Your attendance will help us continue our conservation mission and Continue Reading
86% of recent home buyers in 2015 financed their purchase despite above-normal activity from all-cash buyers that likely pushed the percent share down, according to National Association of Realtors. Looking to Buy? Check out our Premier Buyer Services Continue Reading
7 Reasons to Own A Home Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. Continue Reading
How To Buy in a Tight Market Increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and your offer will be more desirable to the seller. Stay in close Continue Reading
Checklist: For a Better Home Showing Remove clutter. Clear off counters and pack unnecessary decorative items. Put extra furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season items. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. Let it shine. Cleaning windows and screens will Continue Reading
Sources are forecasting a real estate boom in the Sacramento housing market for 2016. The Sacramento region is being named as one the top 10 hottest real estate markets for 2016. Low interest rates have been a major boost to the housing industry and home sales are up more Continue Reading
According to realtor.com, here are the top 20 must have home features for 2015. Fireplace (gas fireplaces were the leading type of fireplace mentioned, then wood) Wood floor Carpet floor Granite counter Stainless steel appliances Open floor plan Walk-in Continue Reading
