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Posted on 07/26/2020
Staging Do’s and Don’ts
Photo by John Wollwerth via Shutterstock No matter how well-intentioned, when it’s time to sell your home taking the advice of friends and family while disregarding the advice of your agent is a recipe for slowing down your home’s sale. Your professional agent knows the current market and what buyers look for. In fact, they may even have...
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Posted on 07/19/2020
DIY: Go Door Chic with Antique Doorknobs
Image by savannaholson0 from Pixabay There are many people who are looking for new and inventive ways to decorate their home. In order to get the most out of this process, it is important to pay attention to detail. The doorknobs are a commonly overlooked source of decoration. One of the ways to add a little bit of...
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Posted on 07/12/2020
How Easements and Right-of-Ways Can Affect Your Properties Value
Photo by Andrew Martin via Pixabay It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to discover that the land they purchased may not be entirely their own. Another party may have gained a legal right to use or traverse your property. Easements and right-of-ways can be established by a number of mechanisms and go unnoticed, particularly in undeveloped parcels or when...
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Posted on 07/07/2020
Transforming Your Room
Photo by Dominika Roseclay via Pexels Giving your space a much-needed makeover doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. Whether you want to recreate the space for a party, prepare for a sale, or simply make an old room look new, here's a solution for you. Use these tips to completely transform your room in...
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Posted on 06/28/2020
Financing Your Mortgage through a Credit Union
Image by annca from Pixabay You’ve finally found the perfect home. It’s got the number of bedrooms you wanted, a spacious kitchen, updated bathrooms, and even a beautiful vegetable garden out back. Now comes the tricky part—how to pay for it. Numerous home buyers find financing their mortgages through a credit union to be a good option. According...
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Posted on 06/21/2020
Probate: Methods of Holding Your Real Estate Title
Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you need to decide how you want to hold the title. Many closing agents make an assumption, and that assumption may come back to bite you later in life. In most states, you may title real estate in five ways: sole ownership, joint tenancy with the right...
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Posted on 06/14/2020
Reasons to Negotiate with a Home Seller
If your initial offer to purchase a home is countered, there is no need to stress. In fact, there are lots of reasons why you should negotiate with a house seller, and these include: 1. You can speed up the homebuying journey. The homebuying journey may prove to be long and complicated. If you find a house you want...
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Posted on 06/07/2020
What is a ‘Flipster’ ?
Image by JayMantri from Pixabay Reality TV shows captured the entrepreneurial imaginations of everyday people that anyone with cash and determination can turn a profit remodeling blighted homes. While profitable home-flipping tends to be more difficult than celebrities make it seem, one niche group appears to have a secret recipe for success — Flipsters. The term “Flipster” is...
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Posted on 05/31/2020
Good and Bad Plants for Homes with Pets
Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Plants can enhance the look and feel of your home, and some can even improve your indoor air quality. But if you have pets, you need to be selective about the plants you bring into your home. Choosing the right plants allows you to enjoy a lush indoor herb garden or a striking...
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Posted on 07/31/2020
Another Property Sold - 284 Copperleaf Lane #Lot 24 -Model, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Listed by Glenmere Properties Inc
MODEL HOME--AVAILABLE NOW! Loaded with upgrades and on a huge lot. This spacious Residence 3 model offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, with 1 bedroom and full bath downstairs. Gorgeous finishes and custom features throughout. Upstairs large loft. Master suite with retreat, spa bath and a walk-in closet. Convenient upstairs laundry room with washer & dryer. Beautiful kitchen with white cabinets, large island, Kitchen Aid appliances, quartz countertops, full tile backsplash, double ovens, 5 burner gas cooktop and a walk-in pantry. Spectacular backyard in a park-like setting with a bocce ball court. ****SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-- LIMITED...
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Posted on 07/07/2020
Another Property Sold - 8170 Westwood Drive #6, Gilroy, CA 95020
Listed by Intero Real Estate Services - DRE# 2070747
Opportunity knocks on this beautifully updated 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome. One of the few units offering 2 master suites upstairs with a half bath down stairs. Highly desirable end unit with natural light flowing throughout the open floor plan. This is a beautiful property and won't last...
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Posted on 06/17/2020
14780 Whipple Court, San Jose, CA 95127 now has a new price of $949,999!
Honey, stop the car!! Great opportunity! This beautiful 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms home with 2,106 sq ft, and 6,048 sq ft lot size located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Home features include recessed LED lighting, Brazilian cherry hardwood & tile flooring, upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, back-splash wall tile, new cabinets & new dishwasher. Upgraded bathrooms, New ceiling fans in bedrooms. Fresh paint inside. Exterior newer paint. New AC & furnace. Newer sprinkler irrigation system. A sun-room. An in-law 1bed/ 1bath unit with private entrance- additional rental income to offset your mortgage payment-buyer to verify permits. ...
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