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“OMG I have to have this home!” Your guide to winning the bidding war
“Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes. They Wear Dog Tags”
10 must-read tips to get your home ready for the inspection
10 ways to transform your home
14 tips to keep you safe during fireplace season
2 important factors that determine the market value of a home
2 Important Forms You’ll Need To Sign When You Sell Your Home
2 Surprising Things That Boost Home Values
2 Ways to Avoid Overpaying for a Mortgage
2018 Bath Remodel Ideas
2018 Housing Outlook For So Cal ABC7 Takes a look into what is happing in the Greater Los Angeles Areas.
2021 Floor covering trends
2022 Baby nursery trends
23936 Rancho Ct. Open House
3 amazing kitchen designs
3 benefits of buying a newly-constructed home
3 Big To-Do’s Before You List Your Home
3 Critical Home Seller Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
3 critical tips when selling your home during a market transition
3 critters that invade homes in fall and winter
3 Easy improvements that help sell homes
3 easy ways to live a greener life
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Home Healthier And Happier
3 factors that may impact the sales price of your home
3 Germ-ridden items in the home that few people ever clean
3 Home maintenance resolutions for 2019
3 home safety hazards and how to prevent them
3 home selling myths BUSTED!
3 home upgrades that are good for the environment
3 Important questions every homebuyer should ask, but few do
3 of the Best Home Organization Blogs
3 Over-the-Top Luxurious Travel Destinations for your Bucket List
3 plants that will bloom indoors for you in fall and winter
3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Moving Company
3 questions you absolutely, positively must run by your real estate agent
3 reasons to consider a pre-marketing home inspection
3 reasons to consider a pre-sale home inspection
3 reasons to never garden without gloves
3 reasons to sell your home NOW!
3 Reasons your Home isn’t Selling
3 Things every baby boomer should consider before buying or selling a home
3 things that make homebuyers giddy
3 Things to consider before going FSBO
3 Things to Consider Before Shopping for a New Home
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
3 things to know about buying new construction
3 things to know about the appraisal process
3 Things to know about the home appraisal
3 things you must know about buying a newly-built home
3 things you must know before selling your home
3 tips for dealing with grody grout on your tile floors
3 Tips for selling your home when it’s snowing
3 tips to help you profit from the sale of your home
3 tips to make buying a home less stressful
3 types of insurance you’ll need when you buy a home
3 Ways to get your credit ready for buying a home
3 ways to wreck your home’s value
3 Words You Must Learn And Understand Before You Buy A Home
4 brilliant tub/shower cleaning hacks
4 brilliant tub/shower cleaning hacks
4 quick and easy winter home maintenance tasks
4 reasons to sell your house a.s.a.p.
4 shrubs that shrug off winter’s chill
4 signs that your HVAC system is in trouble
4 tips to make small rooms look larger
4 Tips to Maximize your Home-Selling Profit
4 tips to sell a condo in a changing market
4 tips to transform that spare room into a home gym
4 types of neighborhoods
4 Ways to ace 2020 holiday shopping on Amazon
4 Ways to save money on insurance when you buy a home
5 Blogs for new homeowners
5 DIY landscaping projects you can do over the weekend
5 Easy to care-for indoor trees
5 garden bloggers you should get to know
5 Homebuyer traps and how to avoid them
5 hot features home sellers frequently forget to mention
5 Mistakes to avoid when hiring a plumber
5 myths too many home sellers believe
5 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Tips
5 things you need to know about your credit score
5 Tips for keeping your pool sparkling throughout summer
5 Tips for moving when the weather outside is frightful
5 Tips for the Best Home Showings
5 Trends to Look for in New Construction Homes in 2018
5 ways to pay less for appliances
5 ways to save money on a home loan
6 Critical Must-Dos when Selling a Vacant Home
6 reasons your competitors are beating you in the bidding wars
7 critical aspects of buying farm or ranch property
7 Plants That Provide Summer Color in Shady Gardens
7 reasons why you shouldn’t rule out buying a condo
7 tips when selling your parents’ home
7 ways to protect your privacy while your home is on the market
8 steps to get your home’s landscaping ready for spring
8451 Colbath – Sold Within A Few Days!
8451 Colbath – Sold Within A Few Days! 2
9 House-hunting steps for the first-timer
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A critical early step toward buying your dream home
A few things to consider before purchasing waterfront property
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
A Kid-Friendly, No Cook Breakfast-in-Bed for Dad
A new roof is expensive. Take care of the one you have
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AC on the blink? How to hire a HVAC company
ADVANCED SEARCH | FIND THE RIGHT HOME.
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Alternatives to granite kitchen countertops
An important thing about your new home that your real estate agent is forbidden to tell you
Another real estate term defined: “Agency”
Appraisal problems in a hot real estate market
Appraiser coming? How to make a brilliant first impression
Are online real estate agent reviews reliable?
Are you brave enough to buy a home while engaged?
Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?
Are you ready for the next hurricane?
Are you ready to move up?
Are you ready to stop renting and become a homeowner?
Are Your Bathrooms Ready For The Holiday Spotlight?
Asbestos: Does your home have it?
Autumn in the garden
Autumn: The Deadliest Season For Pedestrians
Autumn: the perfect time to whip that mudroom into shape
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Back-to-School: Are you Ready?
Bad credit home loans
Balancing the Pros and Cons of a Home for Sale
BASIC SEARCH | FIND A HOME YOU LOVE.
Be a rebel and break those area rug “rules!”
Be a smart homebuyer: Attend open houses
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
Be proactive: head off problems in the home sale before they happen
Bed bug basics and how to get them out of your home
Big ideas for a small bathroom “remodel” on a dime
Black Friday! 8 ways to save money when buying appliances
Bring back the beauty of your vintage 1930s hardwood floors
Budget your way to a new home
Budget your way to a new home
Budget-friendly home security tips
Budget-Friendly Ways To Get Your Guest Bedroom Ready For The Holidays
Bugs that eat our homes — what you need to know
Busting the 3 biggest private mortgage insurance myths
Buying a home before the wedding
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California LA County Residents Property Taxes – Pre-Payment
Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house?
Can’t make the payments on your VA home loan?
Canyon Country Homes For Sale
Castaic Homes For Sale
Cheap and easy autumn home decorating ideas
Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen
Check out the plumbing before you put in an offer on that home
Clogged drains? Check out these DIY fixes!
Company coming? 4 must-do easy home improvements to get done now
Concerned about home security? What to look for when buying a home
Confused about how to price your home?
Confused about your home’s value?
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Could your dream home be the worst home in the neighborhood?
Create your dream patio in just 5 steps
Create your dream patio in just 5 steps
Creepy Movies to get you in the Halloween Mood
Critical winter home staging tips
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Dealing with Mother Nature’s Aftermath
Dear Baby Boomer: Aging in your current place may not be such a great idea
Deciphering the mortgage process
Decorating on a budget with sofa slipcovers
Decorating tips for that area between the house and detached garage
Disaster Assistance For Homeowners: What You Need To Know
Discrimination in Mortgage Lending
DIY staging tips that won’t break the bank
DIY that unfinished basement
DIY tips to increase curb appeal
DIYs for instant impact in your garden
Do I have to include my appliances in the home sale?
Do I Have to Use the Builder’s Lender and Real Estate Agent?
Do Open Houses Work?
Do these 5 things as soon as you move into your new home
Do these 7 things before moving into your new home
Does flooring have an impact on your home’s value?
Don’t believe these 2 common mortgage myths
Don’t go house hunting without a wish list
Don’t let cosmetics keep you from the home of your dreams
Don’t make these 5 common home staging mistakes
Don’t make these 6 mistakes when applying for a home mortgage
Don’t Wait until spring! There’s plenty to clean right now
Don’t Wait—Create a Home Inventory for Insurance Now!
Don’t-miss spots to tackle during spring cleaning
Dreaming of a gourmet kitchen?
Dreaming of life on a golf course?
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Easy growing house plants
Easy ways to add more color to your home
Energy efficient windows can help sell your home
Everything you need to know about the down payment
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Fall Is Here! Time to get to those home maintenance chores
Fall: Time to plant those mums!
Farms for Sale – What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Farm
Featured Properties
Featured Properties
Feds Raised Interest Rates!
Feel like you live in a glass house? There’s a cure for that
Feeling SAD? Maximize the light in your home
FHA appraisal basics
Final Walk-Through Checklist
Financial aspects to consider before deciding to rent out your house
Finding the right real estate agent
First time buyer? 3 things you need to buy a home
First Time Homebuyer Guide
First-time home seller? Take these 3 critical steps first
Forget about your parachute – what color is your home?
Four easy-on-the-pocketbook ways to update your home’s interior design
Frightmare On Your Street – Horror Movies, Real Estate-Style
From Tenant to Homeowner: What you Need to Know
Front yard landscaping for ranch-style homes
Fun Tips for Holiday Road Trips
Furnish your new home without breaking the bank
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Garden flowers that thrive in summer sun
Generic Home Value
Get Help With Your Down Payment
Get started with smart home technology
Getting ready to sell? Depersonalize and get rid of clutter first
Give Thanks for these 6 Websites and Apps this Thanksgiving
Going FSBO? Don’t make these mistakes!
Granada Hills Homes For Sale
Grow avocado like a boss
Guide To Buying a Home
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Had enough of the cold? Thaw out in a tropical fishing village
Hazardous Waste E-Round-up @ College Of The Canyons
Here’s what to kick to the curb and what to keep before you sell your home
Here’s what you need to know about private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Here’s what you need to know about the current real estate market
Here’s what’s happening in the current real estate market
Hey Boomer: Can you retire here (and not starve)?
Hey boomer: Considering buying a home in a retirement community?
Hey condo owner: Do you know what your HOA is up to?
Hey homeowner: Are you ready to downsize?
Hey Veterans: Learn all about the VA Construction Loan
Hold the perfect garage sale
Holiday road trip: Don’t let winter weather catch you by surprise
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Home buying 101
Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI
Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI
Home inspections aren’t just for older homes
Home interior trends that entice homebuyers
Home-Buying Tips for Veterans
Homebuyer incentive ideas
Homebuyer tip: Don’t commit these negotiation blunders
Homebuyers, what is PMI and how do I avoid it or get rid of it?
Homebuyers: find out if a property is in a flood plain
Homeowner Insurance Policy Definitions for Homebuyers
Homeowners insurance basics every first-time homebuyer should understand
House feeling a bit cramped?
House Hunting: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
House hunting? What to inspect outside that home you have your eye on
Houseplant rescue
How Do Late Payments Impact My Credit Reports?
How long will it take to sell my home?
How much can I borrow for a loan on a house?
How much payment assistance can I get with a USDA direct home loan?
How nearby schools impact your home’s value
How safe is your deck?
How to save money when you buy a home
How to avoid being the homebuyer from heck
How to buy a house: 5 tips to get the best deal
How to choose a buyer’s agent
How to choose your perfect neighborhood
How to Clean Your Ceramic Cooktop
How to compete against cash homebuyers and win
How to declutter and depersonalize your home for sale
How To Dispute Errors On Your Credit Report
How to get rid of fungus gnats in the home
How to grow better roses this summer
How to handle a pet emergency when you can’t afford it
How To Hire A House Cleaner
How to hire a roofer
How to keep your windows from fogging up in the winter
How to know when it’s time for a price reduction
How to lower your monthly house payment
How to prepare your pet for a natural disaster
How to remove a lien on your home
How to sell a home as a landlord
How to sell a house during a divorce
How to sell your home fast: 3 tips
How to sell your home quickly and for top dollar
How to shop for a new grill for your summer cookouts
How to stage your home’s closets to make buyers swoon
How to start a neighborhood watch program
How to survive – and win – during the spring homebuying season
How’d they come up with THAT price?
Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and earthquakes: Are you prepared?
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Impress at your next barbecue. Learn grilling tips and tricks from the pros  
Inexpensive fall home maintenance projects to do this weekend
Information you need if you’ve got your eye on a condo
Inside America’s Most Expensive Home For Sale
Inspect your deck to keep family and friends safe this summer
Interested in buying a maintenance-free home?
Is Halloween cancelled this year?
Is it time to replace your windows?
Is mold lurking in your home?
Is spring the BEST Time to List My Home for Sale?
Is that included in the purchase of the home?
Is this a good time to sell your home?
Is your home making you sick?
Is your home smarter than you? It could be
Is your waterfront home a cliché?
Is your wood-burning fireplace ready for winter?
It’s almost spring – let’s add some color to your landscape
It’s spring – time to shake the house!
It’s spring! Let’s debunk 3 common gardening myths
It’s the perfect time to weatherproof those windows
It’s Tick Season
It’s winter – Here comes the mold
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Keep your home safe while on vacation
Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
Kitchen trends for 2021
Knowledge: The antidote for homebuyer panic
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Landscape your way to additional home value
Learn about 3 hidden household hazards
Let’s fix that credit score
Listing Sitemap
Location: The 3 “Rules” of Real Estate
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Look for these 3 red flags when shopping for a home
Lost your job? What to do about your mortgage
Low income? Yes, you can buy a home
Lowball offer on your home?
Lure homebuyers with an amazing patio/backyard
Luxury Homeowners – check out these 5 tips to lower your homeowners insurance premium
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Make your neighbors disappear with privacy landscaping
Make your vacant home irresistible to homebuyers
Meet 2022’s Plants of the Year
Mistakes to avoid when hiring a roofer
Money is tight. Struggling to make your mortgage payment?
Mortgage rates too high? Check out 3 government-backed loan programs
Mortgage terms every first-time homebuyer needs to know
Most common defects found during the home inspection
Moveo Dr Open House
Must-have tech gadgets for the home
My mortgage application was turned down. Now what?
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Need a new water heater? Consider a tankless version
Need to sell your home? It’s all about the marketing
Negotiating with the buyer after the home inspection
Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
New homeowner? Common home repairs and what they cost
Newhall Homes For Sale
Not all home upgrades are potential budget busters
Now is the ideal time to aerate your lawn
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On the cheap: Spruce up your home this spring
On the fence about selling your home?
Open House – 21617 Rose Lee Ct. Saugus, CA 91350
Open House – 23936 Rancho Ct. Valencia 91354
Open House ~ Sat. 6/29/19 1:30 – 4:30 19744 Terri Dr. Canyon Country, 91351
Open House Hacienda Ranch Rd
Open house? How to prepare your home for the big day
Our Home Selling System
Outdoor entertaining? Get rid of mosquitos naturally
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Panorama City Homes For Sale
Pets have accidents: Here’s how to clean them from carpet
Pick a project to get a head start on your spring home sale
Planning on selling your Valencia, CA home in spring? Remember what they say about the early bird
Post-holiday storage and cleaning hacks
Prepare now to sell your home this spring
Prevent home repairs by breaking these 5 bad habits
Protect your belongings while your home is on the market
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Quick and easy tips to get your home ready for a last-minute showing
Quick fixes for a stinky home
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Real estate FAQ: What are loan origination fees?
Real Estate Glossary for the First Time Homebuyer
Real Estate Lingo Deciphered: What’s a “Comp?”
Real estate lingo defined: What is due diligence?
Redecorating the master bedroom on a shoestring
Relocation: How To Buy A Home When You Don’t Know The Area
Remodeling projects that give the most bang for the buck
Rental Property Tax Tips
Renting vs Buying a Home
Reset Password
Retiring and thinking of downsizing your home?
Retiring? Sell that house and buy a condo
Rising interest rates and how they impact the home sale
Roof problems don’t need to keep you from the house of your dreams
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Santa Clarita Valley Homes 550k-750k
Santa Clarita Valley Single-Family Home: Median Price Up 6% from 2016
Saugus Homes For Sale
Scary Home Inspection Report? It Doesn’t Have To Be A Deal Breaker
Schedule
Selling a Home is NOT a DIY Project
Selling a luxury home? 4 qualities to look for in a real estate agent
Selling a luxury home? 4 qualities to look for in a real estate agent
Selling Mom and Dad’s Home
Selling under the influence of kids
Selling your home when it’s hard to let go
Selling your home? Avoid these 3 popular renovation projects
Selling your home? Get ready for the legal paperwork
Selling your home? How to prepare it for the photographer
Selling Your Home? Make Sure It Appraises For Maximum Value
Selling your home? Take these 3 steps to an irresistible garage
Selling your home? There’s a form (or 100) for that!
Selling your home? What to look for in a listing agent
Selling your house? Decluttering can pay off big with the perfect garage sale
September in the garden
September is National Preparedness Month: Are you ready?
Shopping for a home? 10 tips to help you avoid impulse buying
Should I buy a home with a septic system?
Should I buy a new or an existing home?
Should I buy a new or existing home?
Should I buy a new or existing home?
Should I buy first or sell first?
Should I Sell my Home and buy Another Now or Wait? 
Should I sell my home as-is?
Should we renovate or remodel our home before selling?
Should we renovate or remodel our home before selling?
Should you buy a house before you sell the current one or wait?
Should you sell your current home or rent it out?
Should You Skip the Home Inspection to Win a Bidding War?
Should you Use the Seller’s Agent when Buying a Home?
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Simple ways to save money on cooling costs this summer
Single Story Homes Santa Clarita
Single Story homes SCV
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Spring and summer gardening for condo dwellers
Spring Cleaning 2018 – Tips
Spring lawn care schedule
Spruce up your patio this weekend
Stage Your Kitchen To Sell
Start preparing now for a fall or winter home sale
Step-by-step guide to a successful move
Stevenson Ranch Homes For Sale
Still haven’t found your dream home? Consider a fixer-upper
Stop saving for the down payment and get help with it
Summer home maintenance projects you can knock out in 10 minutes or less
Summertime and the outdoor living is easy
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Take the shower of your dreams
Tasks most homeowners neglect when getting the house ready to sell
Tesoro Open House
The “20% down payment” myth
The 3 immutable laws of home selling
The 4 basics of spring cleaning
The 4 most common mortgage mistakes that homebuyers make
The Best Ways to Get a Shine on a Laminate Floor
The bugs of summer and how to deal with them
The costs and benefits of staging a home for sale
The cure for wet basements
The dangers of relying on first impressions when shopping for a home
The Fall Garden: What To Do Now
The gardening season starts now!
The HOA: Get to know the basics
The home inspection: which repairs are mandatory?
The home shopping wish list for families
The key to understanding the housing market: There is no such thing as a stupid question
The landlord’s guide to 3 maintenance emergencies
The lead based paint disclosure
The life expectancy of home appliances
The nuts and bolts of the home inspection
The nuts and bolts of the mortgage process
The pros and cons of gas vs. electric ranges (and the best time to buy them)
The smart way to shop for a mortgage lender
The tools every homeowner needs
The truth about air duct cleaning
There’s more to buying a home than taking on a monthly mortgage payment
Think you can’t buy a home? Think again
Thinking about home renovations? Read this first
Thinking of buying a home? This is the perfect time to work on your credit score
Thinking of selling in Santa Clarita? The 3 Most Common Home Pricing Mistakes
Thinking of selling your home in Valencia? What happens after I sign the listing agreement?
Time to downsize? Check out the incredible advantages
Time to get your home ready for fall and winter
Tiny kitchen? Let’s fix that cramped feeling
Tips for a Brilliant Bookshelf Makeover
Tips for grocery shopping safety and success
Tips for House Hunting when Relocating to a New Area
Tips for preparing a safe holiday feast
Tips for touring model homes
Tips on buying new hardware for your cabinets
Tips on financing the luxury home
Tips to close your pool
Tips to consider when buying a home with family members
Tips to create the ideal home-study space for your child
Tips to find amazing used furniture deals online
Tips to get rid of kitchen clutter
Tips to get rid of kitchen clutter
Tips to help you paint like a pro
Tips to stretch your home-buying dollars
Top 5 ways to lose money on your home sale
Top Home Selling Myths Debunked
Tour homes for sale like a pro
Trending: Danish modern furniture
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Uh-oh – not the foundation! What to look for, who to call and what you’ll pay
Understanding Property Taxes
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Use your senses to detect problems with your home’s pipes
Use your VA benefits to purchase a home
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Valencia-CA Median Home Price by Zip Code – 5 Year Trend! 2018 Valencia Home Prices Continue to Rise After The Reported Decline or Cautious Start In January.
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Villa Metro Open House
Villa Metro Open House
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Want maximum profit from your home sale? Hire a listing agent
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Westridge Homes For Sale
What are loan origination fees?
What are the disadvantages of a home loan modification?
What are you looking for in a home?
What color should I paint my house before selling?
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
What Does A Title Company Do?
What Happens After My Offer is Accepted?
What is a title search and why should I care?
What is the earnest money deposit in a real estate transaction?
What makes a neighborhood “kid-friendly?”
What Makes a Perfect Luxury Condo?
What questions should I ask real estate agents?
What to consider when buying a used refrigerator
What to do in the fall garden
What to do when the power goes out
What to expect from the 2021 housing market
What to expect in the 2022 housing market
What to ignore during your search for the perfect condo
What to know about fire prevention – Be safe in the kitchen
What to pay attention to in a neighborhood
What you absolutely must know about HOAs
What You Don’t Know About Adjustable Rate Mortgages May Cost You
What you must know when decorating your new home
What you need to know about your home warranty
What you need to know about a home warranty
What you need to know about aging in place
What you need to know about buying a home during a recession
What you need to know about buying a home on a septic system
What you need to know about discrimination in mortgage lending
What you need to know about home generators
What you need to know about homeowner’s associations
What you need to know about mortgage interest rates when buying a home in Valencia, CA
What you need to learn about a home before committing to buy it
What’s The Value Of Your Home?
What’s a conforming loan?
What’s behind rising home prices?
What’s it worth? 3 questions about value-boosting home characteristics
When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully
Who Pays for Termite Inspections in FHA Loans?
Who will buy your home?
Why is my smoke detector making noise?
Why NOW is the time to make your real estate move
Why Some Homes Sell Faster than Others
Win hearts at your next tailgate party: Margaritas for a crowd.
Winter brings out bargain hunters in the real estate market
Winter is coming – make sure you don’t have a gas emergency
Winter road trip? Tips on what to take along in case of emergency
Woodlands Homes For Sale
Working on the house? Talk to your insurance agent first
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Yes, you can love it AND leave it
You may not notice them, but your home has eyesores
Your 2019 home, according to Pinterest
Your 6-step early spring lawn schedule
Your baby nursery is beyond cute — but is it safe?
Your down payment: What are “seasoned and sourced funds?”
Your guide to understanding the home purchase offer