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Can a Load-Bearing Wall Be Removed When Renovating?

Published April 16, 2018

Open concept floor plans have become incredibly popular among homeowners and buyers. As such, many homeowners have been opting to knock out existing walls in their homes in order to swap their traditional segmented layout for something more open and free-flowing. But before taking a sledgehammer to a wall, it’s imperative to make sure that it’s not a load-bearing one.

How Much Home Do You Actually Need?

Published April 12, 2018

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.

Could Asbestos Be Lurking in a Home You Plan to Buy?

Published April 9, 2018

Are you planning to buy an older home? If so, there are a lot of things you’ll want to know about the home, including whether or not there’s any asbestos present.

INFOGRAPHIC: NAR’s Existing Home Sales Report For February 2018

Published April 5, 2018

Here are some stats surrounding existing home sales in February, as compiled by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

What is this thing called Mello-Roos?

Published April 3, 2018

Mello and Roos were two members of the California Legislature in the 80’s. They created the Bill the established Mello-Roos Bonds. Basically, a builder must provide as an expense of construction of a new residential subdivision funds to cover various infrastructure requirements (streets, lighting, etc.).

Avoid These 6 Decor Trends When Selling

Published April 2, 2018

As a seller, you want to make sure that you find a buyer in a reasonable amount of time. You also want to find a buyer who’s willing to pay you what your home is worth. And one of the best ways to do that is to prep your home in such a way that it “speaks” to buyers.

Should You Remodel or Tear Down and Rebuild?

Published March 29, 2018

Whether you’re considering buying a fixer-upper or already own a house that could use a little TLC, you may have wondered if it’s worth renovating or tearing down and rebuilding altogether.

7 Things to Know About Modular Homes

Published March 26, 2018

Unlike traditional home construction, modular homes are structures that are built in phases entirely inside a factory. If you’re considering buying a modular home, there are certain facts you should know about first in order to make a sound purchasing decision.

INFOGRAPHIC: 8 Stats on Today’s Millennial Homebuyer

Published March 22, 2018

Millennials are not only the largest demographic in the US at over 75 million, they also make up the biggest share of buyers in the country. Here are some stats on the demographic that’s heavily influencing the real estate market.

5 Ways to Finance Your Home Remodel

Published March 19, 2018

Home improvements are super expensive and often require a huge chunk of money in order to bring them to fruition. Luckily, there are different ways that you can fund your home improvement project without having to sell everything you own or beg your family and friends for money to cover this expense. Here are a few options you may want to consider to help you finance your next renovation.