8 Tips to Fireproofing Your Home
February 25, 2016Home fires in the US cost an estimated $11.6 billion in damaged property in 2014. in the US. What’s worse, they were responsible for the death of over 3,200 people and the injury of nearly 16,000 more. Keeping your home and family safe from fire is of paramount importance – for obvious reasons – which […]
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Infographic: Baby Boomers & The Real Estate Market
February 22, 2016Millennials get all the press these days, but Baby Boomers still have a larger impact on the real estate market than any other demographic. This excellent infographic sheds light on this generation’s ongoing influence over the housing market.
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Rules of Etiquette You Should Know Before Buying a Home
February 19, 2016If a good deal is what you’re looking for when it comes to buying a house, the last people you want to put off are the sellers. The truth is, there’s a certain etiquette that buyers should follow throughout the home-buying process, and failure to follow it could actually cost you a lot of money. […]
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What to Do When You Find Your Dream Home . . . But It’s Not For Sale
February 16, 2016Depending on where you’re looking to buy, there could very well be a major supply shortage. But don’t let slim pickings in your local housing market stand in the way of you snatching up your dream home. If the listings are limited in your area, consider sending letters to homeowners expressing your interest in buying. […]
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How to Make Sure the Transition From ‘Renter’ to ‘Owner’ is a Smooth One
February 11, 2016With rent prices increasing all over the country, now may a good time to make the leap from ‘renter’ status to ‘owner’. After all, why not put that monthly check towards your own equity rather than someone else’s? And the prices that landlords are charging these days for rent are often higher than a typical […]
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How Will Rock-Bottom Oil Prices Affect the Housing Market?
February 9, 2016It sure is nice to fill up the gas tank and pay a fraction of what you paid only a few months ago, isn’t it? But while your dollar might take you further on the road, what are these falling oil prices we’ve been seeing lately doing to the housing market in the US? It’s […]
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[INFOGRAPHIC] 16 Interesting Facts About California’s Real Estate Market
February 5, 2016California has one of the most dynamic and multidimensional housing markets in the world. Wrapping your head around all of the nuances and complexities can be daunting. In this elegant infographic, we demystify the Golden State’s real estate market.
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What Will California’s Housing Market Look Like in 2016?
February 2, 2016California’s real estate market will continue its growth streak into 2016, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR) 2016 Housing Market Forecast. Yet that anticipated increase in sales will likely be somewhat hampered by limited inventory and continued high prices for properties. Last year was a pretty good one for the Golden State, which […]
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