If you’re planning to sell your house, proper staging can make a huge difference. If you really want to get the most value out of your home when you sell, it helps to employ staging that will appeal to buyers in your current market. Fortunately, there are many ways you can stage your home so that […]
Proposition 19: New Property Tax and Inheritance Rules for California
On November 3rd, California voters approved Proposition 19, a measure designed to give homeowners more freedom to change residences while closing tax loopholes on inherited properties.
The measure, set to go into effect early next year, has two distinct parts, the first of which allows homeowners who are 55 or older, disabled, or lost their home in a natural disaster to transfer their tax base to a new home up to three times anywhere in California.
Prop 19 Property Tax Changes and How They Will Affect You
Moving just got easier with the passage of Prop 19. Here are the changes and what to expect from real estate in the future.
7 Steps To Refinance Your Mortgage
Rates have dropped to historically low levels, now is a great time to refinance. If you are thinking of refinancing, the process is pretty similar to when you first got your mortgage. Here’s a step-by-step timeline of what you can expect. 1. Go shopping The first step is to find the best loan and lender […]
Insulation 101
Insulation is an essential part of your home. It helps keep the home warm during the winter and cool during the summer. Once you start looking at the different insulation options that are available, though, the whole thing can get a bit confusing. To help you make sense of it all, here are some of […]
Roof Maintenance and Care
While the roof is one of the most important parts of your home, it’s also one of the most neglected. The average homeowner gives little thought to the condition or maintenance needs of their roof until it starts to leak, at which point it’s usually too late. With a little bit of care and planning, […]
Three Things to Look for When Hiring a Contractor
Considering the average homeowner doesn’t have to hire a contractor very often, it’s small wonder that most homeowners find it intimidating. Learn three criteria to look for when considering local contractors so you can narrow your selection pool and hire with confidence. 1. Credentials If you wanted to hire someone with no relevant experience, you […]
What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Can It Benefit Me While I’m Alive?
It seems that we can’t turn on the television or radio without hearing an ad for a “reverse mortgage.” So, what is a reverse mortgage exactly, and who can benefit from using one? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan taken out against your home. With a reverse mortgage (as with a traditional mortgage) […]
Understanding Comparative Market Analysis
You may have heard the term comparative market analysis. You may have also been the target of emails, ads, or mailers that promise to do a free comparative market analysis to find the value of your home.
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist and Costs
Here is a simple info-graphic to help you be mindful of home maintenance tasks. I think the yearly cost is a bit high. Some of these items you could stretch into once every two or three years. Also keep in mind to flush your water heater yearly to prolong its life, trim trees and bushes […]
12 Things to Fix Around the House
12 Little Accidents and How To Fix Them HomeAdvisor
5 Hidden Toxins Found in Your Home
Most American households are teeming with toxins. Some products, like cleaning agents, flame retardants, and pesticides, are widely known to be harmful to our health. But other products are less discernibly dangerous. Here’s a look at five surprisingly toxic household items: 1. Laundry Detergent Packets The concentrated cleaning power of liquid laundry packets does more […]
