Mon 29 Dec 2008
Finished vs. Unfinished Basements: Getting Someone Else to Get the Job Done When you are shopping for a home, there are lots of things to consider. One of those things is the basement. Does it have to be a home with a finished basement, or would you prefer to get a home with an empty [...]
Tue 2 Dec 2008
The Dangerous Side of Dealing With Old Houses: the Woodwork Can Harm You and Your Children Although paint made with lead in it is obsolete, it still remains a matter of concern for both sellers and real estate professionals. Lead was used as a paint additive for well over a century before it was linked [...]
Thu 13 Nov 2008
To Help Sell Your Home, Provide a Home Warranty If you are in the process of selling your home, your agent might advise you to take out a home warranty. What is it all about? And how does it improve the chances of getting a better result when you sell your home? The home warranty [...]
Tue 21 Oct 2008
Home Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Dollar Remodeling seems to be an inborn instinct, the great American pastime. Sometimes it seems, though, that it gets delayed until the homeowner starts thinking about selling. “Why didn’t I get around to doing this earlier?” Regardless of whether you are going ahead with [...]
Wed 27 Aug 2008
First Things First in Choosing Your Next Home The decision to buy a home is a big commitment and an exciting task. It is also a chance to examine your financial situation and peek into the future. Are you a couple just starting your life together and looking for your first home together? Are you [...]
Tue 29 Jul 2008
Get a Realtor: Five Mistakes to Avoid Regardless of whether you are in the real estate market to buy or to sell, getting a Realtor is a good beginning step in the process. Having the right Realtor as your agent makes it easier for you to find that perfect place to make your home or [...]
Tue 20 May 2008
Increase Your Living Space With Smart Planning and Simple Improvements One of the main reasons people move is to get more space. If this is the situation you find yourself in, you may want to make your home seem larger, for your own use and to make it more attractive for getting it sold. Here [...]
Mon 17 Mar 2008
4 Important Tips for Buying Real Estate A reliable way of making a profit, for many people over many years, has been to invest in real estate. A key factor affecting the flexibility of real estate as an investment lies in the fact that you can live in your investment. A mode of operation that [...]
Wed 6 Feb 2008
This is the Year to Make a Move! Start with this Livermore, CA Homebuyer Seminar! When: Saturday March 1, 2008 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: 2157 First Street Livermore, CA Why: To learn about… Why now is the time to buy a home Cost of rent verses buying Loan and home buying process Preview of homes [...]
Sat 12 Jan 2008
Appraisals are for the buyer to pay… Or are they? Whether selling a Livermore CA home, a piece of paradise on a tropical island, or Austin TX real estate, you’ll run into the same dilemma regardless of the location: Your potential buyers will most likely take issue with your asking price, no matter how much [...]