‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]
Transform Your Home with These Timeless Seasonal Color Schemes
Nothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are these color […]
What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
October 2017 Newsletter – State of the Housing Market
6 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Awesome
How Buyers and Sellers Have Lost Thousands of Dollars to Email Scams
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
The State of the Market: September 2017
3 of the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco for Young Professionals
When it comes to choosing a home in San Francisco, location is everything. You want to be able to find a neighborhood that compliments you! Of course if you’re a foodie, you’ll want to be near all the best restaurants. Here are some trendy neighborhoods, people are flocking to in 2017. Marina Marina is definitely […]
6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]