Most listings that are on the market for sale tend to be advertised on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). But as popular as the MLS is, it’s not always used to list properties for sale.
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If there’s one thing you definitely want to get right when you market your home for sale, it’s the listing price. In fact, your price is a big determinant of how fast your home can sell and how much you can sell it for.
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The spring season is off to a strong start for the housing market in California, with home sales inching higher and median home prices hitting 8-month highs in March. Here are some stats regarding California’s real estate market as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
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There’s something about plants that brings a sense of vibrancy, life, and coziness to a home. To help ensure a flourishing indoor garden, consider the following tips.
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Homeowner’s insurance is mandatory for all homeowners, especially those who need to take out a mortgage to finance a home purchase. Lenders typically won’t approve a mortgage until they see proof that the home is insured. Here are some things that may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy that may be a surprise to you.
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If you own a property that is vacant for at least part of the year, you might be able to make some good money by renting it out as a vacation rental on sites like Airbnb. But while there is certainly some profit potential associated with using a service like Airbnb, there are a number of considerations that should be made first before you open your doors to the masses.
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What do today’s home sellers look like? According to statistics gathered by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), they’re living in their homes longer before selling and are more likely to use a real estate agent to sell. Here are some interesting facts about home sellers of today.
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If you’re taking out a mortgage on a home, you’ll be stuck paying interest on top of the initial loan that you take out. The lower the interest rate, the less you’ll be paying towards interest overall, which is why it’s always best to try to get the lowest rate possible on a home loan.
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Among all the factors that need to be considered when buying a home, size is obviously one of the more important ones. After all, you want to make sure you’ve got enough space for your needs, but you also don’t want to pay for more square footage than you have to.
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California homeowners are heavily dependent on the air conditioners, especially as the summer sun starts to really sizzle. There’s no denying the importance of your air conditioner, which is why it’s so important that it remains in good working order all throughout the year, even during times when you’re not using it.
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