Aging in Place Home Renovation Checklist from AARP
What if you could make not-too-expensive updates to the house you've loved for so many years to make it easier for you, and / or…
Author: Susie Wyshak
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How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in San Leandro
Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo.My client had a perfect process for searching for…
Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a Hallmark Movie Writer Home Buying Success
The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a "love letter" to the seller.The buyer just happened to be a…
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A home warranty on an old house? Yes!
I buy my home buyer clients a home warranty for a typical reason: peace of mind.I'll admit, it took my becoming a real estate agent…
Yes Title Insurance is a necessary evil like health insurance
Chicago Title put together a scary video of home title horror stories (for Halloween). There's nothing funny about someone stealing your property through fraud or…
Seller Rentbacks Made Safe With the Seller In Possession – SIP
You know you're a Bay Area home buyer when the idea of a "rentback" to a home seller gives you chills. What if the home…
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Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland before selling?
Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their sewer lateral, if necessary, or let the…
Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA loan with an ADU !
Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces.Mortgage lenders can now count income from small…
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Location Location Location – Checklist for flippers & home buyers with Rockridge as an example
What's the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says "location, location, location."But what exactly defines the perfect location that checks all…
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Affordable SF Bay view dream homes are in the East Bay
All along the Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito and Richmond hills are homes with incredible San Francisco Bay views...with more houses, condos and townhouses along the…