Home Buying
To Flip or Hold Real Estate
The idea of flipping a house and making a healthy profit in a relatively short period of time holds a lot of appeal for investors, but is it always the right option? It may be better, depending on your situation, to buy and hold, rather than flip. The following are considerations to keep in mind…
Read MoreNew Construction or Older Home Purchase
If you’re considering the purchase of a home, you have one big decision to make as you get started: Do you buy a newly constructed home or an existing property? There are pros and cons to each, and you have to weigh them carefully during the decision-making process. It used to be that buying a…
Read MoreHow Much Does it Cost to BUILD A HOME?
Have you ever found yourself dreaming of your own custom home? With construction prices becoming more affordable in some areas, custom builds can be a viable option for some, but the costs can vary widely. The cost of building a custom home depends a lot on individual factors: where you live, the materials you use,…
Read MoreHow Do You Buy & Sell in This Market?
Here’s a quick example of how you can buy and sell in this market. If you need to buy and sell in this crazy spring market, you still can, and today I’ll tell you how. When it comes to selling your home, a lot depends on what you want to do. If…
Read More10 Home Inspection Issues That Are RED FLAGS
10 Home Inspection Issues That are Red Flags Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be deal-breakers. That said, there are some issues that…
Read MoreFirst Time Home Seller Tips
Tips for the First-Time Home Seller There is a lot of attention paid to first-time homebuyers. Most real estate agents and lenders have some kind of guide to help first-time homebuyers navigate their first home purchase, but what about the first-time seller? Selling your…
Read MoreConsider New Construction When Housing Inventory is Low
Tight Seller’s Market? Consider New Construction Most of the country is experiencing a very tight real estate market. Inventory levels are historically low, perhaps owing to the concern of strangers traipsing through the home during this time. Additionally, because most people are staying home, they have been able to focus on their property and how…
Read MoreWorking From Home?
Working From Home? What Home Buyers Are Looking for Now With major employers now stating that their employees will be working from home for the foreseeable future, many homebuyers have adjusted their list of desirables in their next home. Some not only need to plan for a home office space, but also need to accommodate…
Read MoreQ: Why Buy New Construction (And Hire an Agent to Do So)?
If you buy new construction, you need an agent by your side. Why should you consider buying new construction in our market? Why do you need an agent to help you do this? To answer the first question, some people just like new homes. Additionally, inventory is very low in our marketplace,…
Read MoreQ: What’s Been Going on With Sacramento Real Estate?
Here are the latest news and notes from our fall 2020 real estate market. I get asked every single day to explain what’s happening in the Sacramento area real estate market, and this crazy year, it hasn’t been unusual for me to get asked that several times in one day. We’ve seen…
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