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What Happens When a Contractor Bails
If you hire someone to do work on your home and they don’t complete that work as agreed upon, it can be incredibly stressful, especially if you already paid them. Whether it’s a small or large project, it’s not as uncommon as you might…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Vacation and Investment Home
If you’ve ever considered buying a second home, it’s important to understand the mortgage rules are a bit different from that of your primary residence. There are also key differences between buying a second home and an investment property, and you should be aware of…
Read MoreHow Long is Too Long for a Home to Be On the Market
When you put your house on the market, you obviously want it to sell as fast as possible. That’s not always what happens, though. Even in the real estate feeding frenzy that was 2020, homes spent an average of 25 days on the market.…
Read MoreFour Repairs You Need Before Selling Your Home
Four Repairs You Need Before Selling Your Home Selling your home is a complex process that may take weeks or months to complete. This is partially because your house may need to be updated or renovated before it can go on the market. What are some of the most crucial fixes that you should make…
Read MoreTo 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 MoreEaster Egg Decorating Contest Details
Easter Egg Decorating Contest Details! We’re so excited you want to join in the Easter fun! We can’t wait to see what you have created! Email or Text your photo to Lori@ModeREGroup.com/916-230-0371 by Sunday 5 pm, making sure to note age of creator or creators! Make sure you are following our Facebook page:…
Read MoreWhat’s Going to Happen This Year With Real Estate?
Here are my thoughts on what to expect from our 2021 real estate market. Let’s talk about some 2021 market predictions, shall we? As I’ve warned you before, my crystal ball is very, very murky (you can see what I mean at 0:45 in the video above). Though my predictions are based…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Forbearance?
After Forbearance – Now What? Covid-19 has impacted homeowners across the country. With job losses and income reductions, many have taken advantage of the ability to enter a forbearance program with their lenders. During the forbearance program, the agreements state that no late fees will be assessed,…
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