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Before you buy a home, it’s essential to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing ... Continue Reading » about What You Should Know About Closing Costs

We've been blessed to be able to bring our own vision and style into each of the homes that we've lived in. This is our latest and hopefully longer term home that we purchased in late 2022. Though most visitors would, and did, get overwhelmed by the outdated wall paper, flooring, and general ... Continue Reading » about 4-WEEK REMODEL

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we ... Continue Reading » about Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

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

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

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)

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

‘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

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?

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

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

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