Is home staging really necessary?
Home staging presents a house for sale in its ideal state — decluttered, clean, and expertly furnished. So YES.Staging and the reality of living in…
Author: Susie Wyshak
Expert Puerto Vallarta real estate agents share 3 tips for buying condos and property
On a recent trip to Mexico, the sound of the ocean crashed with the sounds of building. Everywhere! Beautiful, modern condos in Puerto Vallarta had…
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…
Alameda, Berkeley, California Home Ownership, East Bay Living, Home Buying & Owning, Home Buying Pro Tips, Home Selling, Oakland
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…
Moving to Marina Bay – Guide to Condos, Townhouses & Homes – Retire or Buy Your First Home | Richmond CA
Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went to) Marina Bay in Richmond, near Point…
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…
California Home Ownership, East Bay Living, Evaluating Properties, Home Buying & Owning, Owning Your Future
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…
California Home Ownership, Home Buying & Owning, Home Buying Pro Tips, Owning Your Future, Real Estate Industry
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…