When adding curb appeal to your home, don’t overlook the neighbors
In this tough real estate market, anything you can do to make the exterior of your home look more inviting is worth considering. And that includes putting up a fence to conceal…
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Can a home office help sell a house?
A few years ago, the well-organized, customized closet became a must-have item on practically every homebuyer’s checklist. Now you can add a custom-built home office to that list. A custom-built home office…
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Mortgage meltdown trend: The wealthy are walking away from their homes too
There’s an old saying: The rich are different. But lately, that difference is shrinking, as some affluent homeowners face foreclosure and struggle with mortgage payments just like everyone else. Folks who bought…
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Telltale signs of a buyer’s market–and what sellers can do about it
Recently, I represented a seller in San Francisco who had had his roof inspected. The inspection came back clean, no problems. And yet, during escrow, the potential buyer wanted to get his…
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Best cities for families in 2010
Parenting magazine recently released the results of its Best Cities for Families 2010 survey. The survey ranked 101 small and large U.S. cities based on health, safety, education, economy, and recreation. San Francisco…
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Imagine paying an extra $4K per month for your mortgage
Let's say you've just bought a $525,000 home with a 20 percent down payment. At current 30-year fixed conforming loan mortgage rates, your monthly payment is $2,206.80. Now, take that same loan…
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How to stage your home for maximum impact
When you put your house on the market, does it become simply a house for sale? Or does it become a product? I’d argue that to sell your home as soon as possible…
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The top mistakes sellers make
In my last post, I explained the top mistakes homebuyers often make. Sellers, this time it’s your turn. Here are the top four missteps I’ve seen lots of sellers make—much to their regret.…
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Top Mistakes Homebuyers Make
We all make mistakes. But when you’re buying a home, some false steps can cost you a lot of money, create unnecessary aggravation, or even cause you to lose out on the…
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iPhone apps for homebuyers, sellers and homeonwers
It’s one thing to use your computer to search real estate listings, find open houses, and get a sense for crime rates in a specific neighborhood. But now you can do all…
