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5 Things to Plan Before You Start Home Shopping
Before start hunting for your dream home, you need to make sure you’re prepared for the process. Read on to learn five things you should do before you start visiting open houses and scheduling showings. Make sure your finances are in order: There are a number of specifics mortgage
Comprehensive Pre-Retirement Checklist
Getting ready to retire can be a joyous occasion. But it can also be a stressful one with many steps to take that can get overwhelming. There are several moving parts to preparing for retirement, and you’ll want to make sure you have everything in order before giving your
3 Must-Know Home-Buying Tips
When you’ve found the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer, it’s time to get strategic. Use these tips to save money up front – and over the lifetime of your loan! Don’t be afraid to negotiate with the seller. How much can you
When Should You Sell Your Rental Home?
Whether you inherited a family member’s home, kept your starter home after upgrading, or spent the last few years investing in rental real estate, you may find yourself having a “keep-or-sell?” debate. The right path can depend on a variety of factors unique to your property and your market.
3 Ways Real Estate Photographers Make Your Home Look Stunning
There are so many reasons to invest in professional listing photos. Study after study shows that professional photography helps to sell a home faster and for more money. And, pro photos help you attract more buyers to your listing and get them through your door. But what, exactly, can a
Savings Tips for Soon-to-be-Retirees
Saving is a critical part of retirement because it provides you with the funding you need to maintain your lifestyle, remain healthy, and enjoy your time. While the amount you need to save depends on a variety of factors, putting aside extra funds at the end of your career requires
House Hunters: Real Life Edition, or Those Critical Things You Need to Look for on Your Home Buying Journey
Every home buyer’s journey is different depending on what you’re looking for and to what extent you’re willing to make compromises. Before you embark on your real-life edition of House Hunters, it’s important to learn what you need to look for in a property that’s
Watch – Pro Skaters Soar with Home Bay
Pro Skater – Tony Hawk and friends help spread the word that there’s a better way to buy and sell real estate. Tony Hawk and Friends Discover a New Trick Launching massive Judo airs and carving in a concrete replica of the famous Whittier Clover Bowl tucked away in a
How to Spot a Lowball Offer on a House (& How to Respond!)
What does a lowball offer on a house look like? Learn to spot them and how to respond!