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Which Kitchen Upgrades Help Ensure a Higher Resale Value for Your Home?
(This is the second article in our article series on how to increase your home’s resale value.) Real estate experts swear by a kitchen upgrade as the best way to increase a home’s value. In one of the sample computations in Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report...
6 Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. So goes a popular expression. We usually form our impression of people within the first few seconds of meeting them, so it's just as likely we do the same with houses. Which is why you can never overlook curb...
Which Textures Will Make You Feel the Warmth of Home in Autumn?
Just as colors like pumpkin orange, rich browns, deep or fiery reds, and butterscotch yellows can hit you with a healthy dose of warmth and make you want to snuggle with a cup of choco or warm apple cider after being out in the nippy air, so too can things that feel...
Which Colors Can Turn Your Living Room into a Wellness and Relaxation Oasis?
Do you know what’s amazing about color? Color connotations and color mood associations are consistent across cultures, from one individual to another, from one group to another. Colors affect our mood. They leave their respective impressions and convey different...
6 Priorities for Your Fall Home Maintenance
The weather may be getting unpredictable, but the four seasons are still a pretty consistent guide when it comes to our activities, including those around home maintenance and repairs. Case in point: autumn mobilizes people into preparing their homes for the cold and...
Space for Work: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Consider Before Making an Offer
Work from home used to be a perk enjoyed by the fortunate few. However, in just a matter of months, we’ve all seen how it has become the way to work for many. In addition, more companies are now integrating WFH as a permanent part of their workforce management...
3 Location Factors to Consider When Buying a House
What makes a great location? The answer to this is usually both subjective and objective. Home buyers will be emotionally invested in this aspect, especially if it’s their first home and/or their dream home. However, a house is a financial investment, regardless of...
What’s the Difference between Prequalification and Preapproval?
The terms prequalified and preapproved are sometimes used interchangeably, but it’s important for homebuyers to distinguish one from the other. Understanding these two key steps in mortgage application makes it easier to navigate through the process. In a nutshell:...
What Buyers Should Ask and Do at an Open House
As someone who is serious about acquiring a new home, you should approach open houses with the mindset of a serious investor, not a window shopper. You want to leave an open house with all your questions answered and as much vital information as possible help you make...
3 Engaging Digital Options for Buyers to Tour Homes during the Pandemic
Local government-mandated restrictions in response to the coronavirus have led to changes to the way home buyers tour properties in California. Though some cities, such as Los Angeles, have imposed a temporary ban on open houses, in-person property viewing can still...
Listing and Closing Tips for First-Time Home Sellers (Part 2)
First-time home sellers should be able to close fast and with as little hassle as possible, just like their seasoned counterparts. This is the second batch of our collection of pro tips for new sellers looking to maximize their profit so they can go on to buy their...
Listing and Closing Tips for First-Time Home Sellers (Part 1)
Selling your house for the first time? Make no mistake: It can be stressful, and quite emotional, particularly if your house holds many great memories—and even more so if you’re selling because you have to rather than want to. So how do you sell your home...
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