The residential rental market is a huge segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses continues to rise. At the same time, the short-term, or vacation, rental market is also booming. The popularity of ... Continue Reading » about Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?
Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move
Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a new house, you may also be searching for new jobs, schools, doctors, restaurants, stores, ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move
HOUSE CARE CALENDAR: A Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide
From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small ... Continue Reading » about HOUSE CARE CALENDAR: A Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide
10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Home Sale at Top Dollar
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, ... Continue Reading » about 10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Home Sale at Top Dollar
What’s Your Home Buying Power in Sacramento?
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property in Sacramento, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying power—that is, the total amount of purchasing ... Continue Reading » about What’s Your Home Buying Power in Sacramento?
Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are ... Continue Reading » about Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide