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What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

Any time we are writing an offer for California real estate, there is an automatic clause for a 17-day contingency removal. As a home buyer, do you know what this means and how it could affect your transaction? Here are a few…

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

It feels like mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster in the last few years. With rates being higher than they were before, where do they need to level out to reach a point that you are comfortable with? The truth…

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

As you are getting ready to finalize the paperwork to buy your new home, there are several things that need to be in place to close the deal. An earnest money deposit is one of those steps, and many home buyers have…

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

When you’re getting ready to buy a home, does it make sense to hire a buyer’s agent? Today, I wanted to share a bit of information about what we actually do so that you can understand why it makes sense to hire…

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Are you getting ready to sell your home and looking for information about the best timing for this big move? There are a few things to think about, which is why it’s smart to find an experienced real estate agent who can…

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Today, I’m breaking down the numbers to show you that there are better times to buy or sell a home if you are looking to maximize your investment. In this video, I share the back side of MLS in a system called…

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The Front Yard: The Handshake to Your Home
The Front Yard: The Handshake to Your Home

The Front Yard_ The Handshake to Your Home from Cale Thomas on Vimeo.   Does your front yard set the right impression when someone comes to see your property? If you are planning to sell or rent the home, then you need…

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The Best Way to Buy Your First Investment Property
The Best Way to Buy Your First Investment Property

  Are you interested in the idea of investing in a property that can be used as a rental unit to bring in money each month? Many people want to learn more about real estate investing, but they don’t know where to…

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Does a Swimming Pool Add Value to Your Home?
Does a Swimming Pool Add Value to Your Home?

Summer is on the way and you may be thinking about installing a pool for the family to enjoy when the heat hits. It’s wonderful for your family, but what does it really do for your home value? Swimming Pools in Your…

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Does Solar Installation Increase the Value of Your Home?
Does Solar Installation Increase the Value of Your Home?

Summer is just around the corner, and unfortunately so are the high electric bills that come with running that air conditioning unit all the time. In order to decrease your energy bill, you may be considering the addition of solar panels to…

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How to Protect Yourself from the 5 Most Common Home Calamities
How to Protect Yourself from the 5 Most Common Home Calamities

Protecting your home is essential for the safety of your family, and it is also important to help you maintain high property value. As a homeowner, you need to consider the things that might cause damage to your property, so that you…

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