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7 Steps to Build Good Credit Before You Buy a Home

Published June 28, 2018

You’re a homebuyer hopeful who has a big dream of buying a home of your own. There’s just one thing left to consider: what’s your credit score like?

7 Mistakes to Avoid When De-Cluttering Your Home

Published June 25, 2018

If you’re planning to sell your home soon, you’ve got a lot of tasks to accomplish. Besides getting yourself a real estate agent and determining what price to list at, you’ll also be faced with prepping your home for the market.

How to Maximize Your Profits on a Fix and Flip

Published June 21, 2018

If you’ve been keeping up with your favorite programs on HGTV, you’ll likely have noticed quite a few shows dedicated to the successful house flipper. Whether it’s “Flip or Flop,” “Fixer Upper,” or “First Time Flippers,” there’s one common theme throughout each episode aired: a handsome profit.

8 Things to Do Before Moving Into Your New Home

Published June 18, 2018

Moving is a huge endeavor. Just think about your life’s worth of belongings having to be carted from one house to another, and depending on how far you’re moving or how much stuff you’ve accumulated over the years, the job can be an even bigger one.

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 12 Questions Home Buyers Ask Their Real Estate Agents

Published June 14, 2018

Buying a home – especially for the first time – can be an overwhelming experience. It’s not surprising that buyers tend to have a plethora of questions to ask their agents before they take the plunge.

7 Reasons Why Working Without an Agent is a Big Mistake

Published June 11, 2018

With the internet at your disposal, it’s easy to scope out what’s available for sale right now, and with all those Open Houses that take place every weekend, visiting homes for sale on your own is a real possibility.

13 Common Houseplants That Are Dangerous For Your Pets

Published June 7, 2018

Just about every homeowner has a few houseplants in the home to add an element of Mother Nature to the indoors. But while many plants provide a wonderful burst of color and even a sweet scent from their flowers, many of them may actually be toxic to your pets.

6 Mortgage Programs That Allow For Low Down Payments

Published June 4, 2018

Based on the average price of houses these days, coming up with a down payment can be a major endeavor.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For April 2018

Published May 31, 2018

Here are some pertinent stats surrounding housing market activity in California in April, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

Different Types of Homeowners Insurance Policies to Consider

Published May 28, 2018

Homeowners insurance is essential when buying and owning a home. In fact, you won’t even be able to get a mortgage if you are unable to secure an insurance policy for your home, as lenders will want to make sure a home is eligible for insurance before extending a mortgage.