Welcome to 2023! Despite what the headlines are blasting, the reality of the Sacramento Housing market might surprise you! Take a look at this video to get some deeper insights into what the state of the market is at present as well as some trends to get an idea of where it's expected to go this ... Continue Reading » about Jan 2023 Market Update
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Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
We all like to save money. However, when it comes to your largest financial asset, forgoing professional representation may not always be in your best interest. Find out whether the benefits outweigh the risks (and considerable time and effort) of selling or buying a home on your own—so you can head ... Continue Reading » about Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is looked at on a whole new level. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” With the start of the new year, now is the perfect time to do some holiday ... Continue Reading » about Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has ... Continue Reading » about 2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Are You Covered? A Homeowner’s Insurance Guide
No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will ... Continue Reading » about Are You Covered? A Homeowner’s Insurance Guide
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental ... Continue Reading » about Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
‘Tis the Season: 5 Reasons Why Winter is a
Great Time to Buy or Sell a Home
‘It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months.
This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers away and that no one is looking over the holidays. ... Continue Reading » about ‘Tis the Season: 5 Reasons Why Winter is a
Great Time to Buy or Sell a Home
10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small ... Continue Reading » about 10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season
Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?
Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence. Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of ... Continue Reading » about Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to ... Continue Reading » about 7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers & the “Instant Cash Offer”
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, many tech companies want to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer companies like Zillow, Opendoor and Offerpad are also known as Direct Buyers. These companies use ... Continue Reading » about Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers & the “Instant Cash Offer”
Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars ... Continue Reading » about Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing ... Continue Reading » about Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom ... Continue Reading » about Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?
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