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It has historically been a common sales tactic to delete your home listing off the MLS and re-list it as if it’s new to get more buyer traffic. But is it effective? Let’s take a detailed look at this common real estate myth. In short, the answer is

Have you been thinking about selling your California home, but aren’t sure if it’s a good time to list? Because of a combination of things going on in the national market and trends taking place in California, it’s actually an excellent time to put your home up

Communication is critical when you list your home. That’s why making sure buyers know how to connect with you is extremely important. Follow these three tips to make sure your contact information is readily available so that potential buyers have no problem getting in touch. Use dedicated accounts: Set

You’re finally ready to host your open house! You mowed, dusted, vacuumed, did a little staging and the place looks immaculate. But then you check the weather forecast for Saturday and see that it’s supposed to rain. Great! Now no one is going to come see your house

Our co-founder Tom has worked with hundreds of retirees, including his own parents, and almost all of them have made the same mistake with their home sale. We’re not talking about a small mistake. In fact, this mistake can literally cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Read on

One of the less talked about, more complex aspects of purchasing a home is the process of transferring the home title from one owner to another. While the transfer itself is a simple process, there are actually a number of steps that take place before the title transfer. This post

Taking the initiative to sell your own home means going the extra mile to strike the best deal with an interested buyer. You may want to consider a home warranty as part of the deal. This will typically cost you a few hundred dollars out-of-pocket, but the added cost can

Looking for guidance on how to price your home competitively? Want to learn how you can get more money at closing? You’re in the right place! This post will teach you how to use online home value estimators and comparable home data to determine a good list price for

It’s so important that you follow the appropriate steps to financially, mentally and emotionally prepare for retirement. Doing so will help ensure that you have a smooth transition into the next big step in your life. Follow the steps outlined below to make sure you’re as prepared as

Trying to figure out what simple steps you can take to increase your retirement fund? Keep reading! We reviewed dozens of financial advice articles and took notes on the best ways to quickly and easily boost your retirement savings. Three of the most commonly recommended ideas defined by financial advisors