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Posted on 07/07/2024
Hacks for home to make daily tasks easier
Home can be a relaxing place, but sometimes managing the...
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Posted on 07/02/2024
Top Affordable Retirement Destinations in California
Retiring in California is a cherished aspiration for many, as the Golden State lives up to its name by offering a diverse array of attractions. However, this diversity comes with a hefty price tag, especially in coveted areas like the stunning coastline of Big Sur or bustling cities like San Francisco and beach towns near Los Angeles. Yet,...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer of each...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?
You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent. They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other sellers. That way...
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Posted on 06/30/2024
Seasonal decorating: How to express your decor prowess easily
Seasonal decor lives in many homeowners' minds. Where...
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Posted on 06/24/2024
What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs
There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know...
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Posted on 06/24/2024
Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the...
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Posted on 06/24/2024
The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent
Some Highlights Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t take all of...
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Posted on 06/23/2024
Faux ceiling beams DIY guide
If you've always wanted the contemporary and rustic...
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Posted on 06/17/2024
Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know
If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down payment, and more. Here are a few strategies that can help speed up that process. Budget and Track Your Expenses: To start,...
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Posted on 06/17/2024
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected to keep rising, just at a slower pace....
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Posted on 06/26/2024
2454 Rockbrook Ln, Manteca, CA 95336 is now new to the market!
Welcome to Del Webb/Woodbridge 55+ community. This is your chance to own a slice of paradise in the highly sought community. You'll love the like-new luxury features: large ensuite primary bedroom, crown molding, granite counters, 9ft ceilings, plantation shutters, counter seating, coffee bar. Included are washer/dryer & refrigerator. The immaculate home is situated on a large, private lot in a park-like setting. You will enjoy the covered patio, two additional seating areas for entertaining, low maintenance landscaping, crushed granite paths, drip irrigation, raised planting beds, & numerous fruit trees. Take advantage of the...
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