Alan Scherr | How to Dispute a Low Appraisal on Your Home

How to Dispute a Low Appraisal on Your Home

Published March 1, 2018

Once an offer has been accepted on your home, the buyer’s lender will order an appraisal on the property to make sure its current value is in line with the mortgage amount. Usually, the appraisal closely matches the agreed-upon purchase price, but there are times when it doesn’t.

6 Alternatives to Traditional Hardwood Flooring

Published February 26, 2018

Here are some alternatives to hardwood flooring that warrant some consideration.

INFOGRAPHIC: Realtor Perspective on How Home Staging Affects Homebuyers

Published February 22, 2018

What exactly do real estate professionals think about home staging and how much it influences a real estate deal?

6 Home Loan Tips For First-Time Buyers

Published February 20, 2018

Buying your first home is an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be a frightening one, especially when considering the cost associated with such a purchase. But before you apply for a mortgage, there are a few things you should know first.

The 4 “C’s” of Qualifying for a Home Loan

Published February 15, 2018

Qualifying for a mortgage is typically an in-depth process that involves several factors to be considered. If you’re in the market to buy a home and are looking to take out a mortgage to finance this big purchase, you might want to know what’s involved in the home loan approval process.

5 Elements of Feng Shui For Your Home

Published February 12, 2018

Your home should ideally be a safe retreat that you can feel comfortable and tranquil in, no matter what’s happening in the outside world. Interior designers go to great lengths to try and create a space that’s not only stylish and visually appealing to homeowners’ tastes, they also strive to create a home that provides a sense of balance.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For December 2017

Published February 8, 2018

Here are the stats for the California housing market in December 2017 as gathered by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

Babyboomers: Things to Consider Before Downsizing

Published February 5, 2018

Of all the owner-occupied homes in the US, about 53% are owned by the Baby Boomer generation. And while a large proportion of baby boomers are staying put in the homes they’ve lived in for decades, others are contemplating downsizing.

10 Simple DIY Projects to Give Your Home Equity a Boost

Published February 1, 2018

If you’re thinking of selling some time in the near future, you might want to take a look around and pinpoint areas that could use some improvement. Making some updates around the house can add some extra value to your home that you can recoup when it comes time to sell.

6 Things to Consider Before Buying Land to Build on

Published January 29, 2018

It can sometimes be a challenge to find a home on the market that checks off all the boxes on your list of must-haves. If that’s the case, there’s always the option to buy a piece of land and build your own home, customizing it from top to bottom to your heart’s desire.