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Posted on 01/03/2021

Security Habits That Help Keep Your Home Safer

While there's a lot to be said for the value of high-tech home security systems, there are many basic, inexpensive things you can do to safeguard your home from intruders. Keeping your home secure begins with awareness, good communication, and positive habits. Where does good communication come into play? One example is the need to have a trusted neighbor...

Keep Your Home Secure

Avoiding Burglary

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Should You Finance with a Credit Union?

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Property buyers today may think of a credit union as an alternative form of lending and ultimately meant for people who don't fit the stereotypical borrower. But this assumption may a little unfair once you learn the facts. Credit unions present several unique opportunities that you simply won't find anywhere else. We'll...

Financing

General Finance

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Posted on 12/20/2020

DIY Tips for a Speedy Home Sale

Photo by Schluesseldienst via PixabaySelling? Ready to wow potential buyers with some high-impact touch-ups? Here are some top ideas to mesmerize home buyers—without spending a fortune on renovations. Dazzle Them at the Doorstep Many of today's home sales, and certainly most fast transactions, begin with online browsing. First, snap a photo of your home. Take it from the...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Where Should You Buy a Second Residence?

Purchasing a second home should be a fun, exciting experience. Yet homebuyers who fail to consider where they want to pursue a second residence may struggle to achieve their desired results. If you know you want to buy a second home, it often helps to narrow your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns....

Second Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 12/06/2020

Tips for the Homebuyer During a Housing Shortage

Image by Sandro Porto from Pixabay On the basic level of supply and demand, a housing shortage leads to higher home prices. But let's look beyond the obvious at a few other considerations a homeowner might want to make in response to a housing shortage, as well as a few tips for the prospective homebuyer. More Housing, Same...

Housing

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 11/29/2020

Mailbox Rules to Remember

Photo by Lee via Pixabay Putting a new mailbox up? Be sure to follow the official guidance from the U.S. Postal Service.® Here are a few rules, tips, and suggestions to make your mail carrier's day a little smoother. Putting Up a New Mailbox USPS-approved mailboxes have Postmaster General (PMG) approval labels. Have your post office approve your...

Rules

Mail Carrier

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Posted on 11/22/2020

Headboard Ideas for Your Bedroom

Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash The headboard has become an integral part of bedroom furniture in the contemporary bedroom. Often the centerpiece of a bedroom, there are many design options available to you. Some are simple and understated. Others may feature cushioned back support, storage functions or built-in reading lights. Wooden Wooden headboards are a classic and timeless...

Home Design

Bedroom Design

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Posted on 11/15/2020

What Are the Risks to Rental Property?

Photo by 1000Photography via Shutterstock Investment in real estate rental properties has many upsides. You can make great money long term. But as with any business, there are risks. Before you turn your condo or townhouse into a rental or invest in a house or duplex, consider the ramifications and consult professionals. Dos and Don’ts: Do set up...

Rental Property

Investment

Posted on 11/08/2020

Rise Above the Homebuying Competition

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/01/2020

Buying a Penthouse Property

Photo by Mostafa Safadel on Unsplash The penthouse is the pinnacle of real estate in many markets -- and places like New York and Miami -- have plenty of options to choose from. It's easy to get caught up in great decor or fall in love with a view, but there are other considerations as well. Here's what...

Luxury

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 10/25/2020

Millennials Expected to Drive 2020 Housing Market

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Millennials enter 2020 as the second-largest home-buying demographic and are expected to hold sway over the residential real estate market. Although Millennials trail Baby Boomers in total population — 71 million to 74.1 million — they have aged into the prime starter and second home years. Millennials are largely considered to be...

Millennials

Market Trends

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Posted on 12/25/2020

Another Property Sold - 401 Stinson Street #6, Vallejo, CA 94591

This immaculate single level 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is an end unit on the ground floor with a peak-a-boo view of the water. Upgrades include beautiful granite countertops and wood laminate flooring in kitchen. Newer carpet thru out. The heater, A/C and water heater replaced 2 yrs ago. Interior laundry. A single car garage with a new auto opener. Also, this complex offers a pool, hot tub and BBQ/picnic area. Close to scenic hiking and biking...

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