As a homeowner, you want to get the most out of your investment. Whether you're planning to sell your home soon or just want to increase its value over time, there are several steps you can take to
As a homeowner, you want to get the most out of your investment. Whether you're planning to sell your home soon or just want to increase its value over time, there are several steps you can take to
Buying a new construction home can be an exciting and daunting experience, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. It’s essential to weigh the pros and cons of purchasing a new
Condominiums, or condos, are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homebuyers. A condo is a type of housing where an individual owns a unit within a larger building or community. In this
Owning a home is a significant investment, and maintaining it requires time, effort, and money. Over time, wear and tear on a home can cause various repairs to become necessary. Some repairs are
If you're a real estate investor, you may have heard of a 1031 exchange. This tax strategy can be a powerful tool for investors looking to defer capital gains taxes when buying and selling
Proposition 19 has been in effect since December 2020 but unfortunately many are still unaware of the potential benefits. Prop 19 is designed to make it more affordable for retirees or
Happy New Year! We have put together a comprehensive review of the last year’s market activity and broken down some of the key metrics by quarter of the year to examine what happened. The
We are living in very strange economic times right now. Even if you don’t follow financial news closely, there is so much going on that you have undoubtedly heard a lot of snippets about;
If you follow the housing market closely, you will regularly see listings that are ”back on the market” sometimes with the wording “no fault of the seller”. What does this
With rising energy prices, many homeowners are now installing solar to help offset the costs of high electricity bills. From a real estate sales perspective we know that the right kind of solar
When you ask most people “who helps with the process of buying and selling a home?”, they will usually say a Realtor. It is true that there is usually a Realtor (or two) at the center of
It’s no secret that the market is difficult for buyers right now. Don’t make your home purchase harder than it needs to be by making one of these 5 common mistakes:1. Trying to &ldquo
At a time when people are feeling the harsh effects of inflation across all goods and services, Californians are now facing a new tax! Without getting into the politics behind this we are going to
During the escrow process the buyer has a period of time (typically 17 days) to investigate the property that they are buying. A major part of this process is hiring experts to inspect various
If you have applied for a mortgage in the last 14 years, you will know that the process can be pretty stringent. Following the financial crisis in 2008, lenders were forced to adopt strict
Buyers looking for a home can be confused and intimidated by the process if they also have a home that they need to sell. It is perfectly understandable to worry that if something goes wrong,
When we watch the news and see world events, it is perfectly normal and reasonable to be curious about how this will affect us personally. This should not be thought of as selfish, as it does not
When we renovate our home we are typically doing it because we want to enjoy the improved aesthetics or functionality while we live there. That being said, it is nice to know that any improvements
As real estate agents we are there to assist with the entire process of buying and selling a home but we do not work alone. There are several other professionals that play a key role, each with
If you have money invested in the stock market right now, the recent downturn may have you concerned as you watch the value of your portfolio plummet day after day. Equally if you have money in the
For most of us our home is our largest financial asset. Knowing it’s value is part of being informed and in control of your finances. Your home value will allow you to calculate your equity
Let’s think about 2 people, one decides to buy a 3br/2ba in good condition in a nice neighborhood in Chico. It costs them $450,000 to buy. Their neighbor rents the house next door for $2200
If you are thinking of buying a home, we crunched the numbers and figured out how we can save you over $120k!!The average home in Chico right now is selling for around $465,000.If you put down