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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 …
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Seller Rentbacks Made Safe With the Seller In …
You know you're a Bay Area home buyer when the idea of a "rentback" to a home seller …
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How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in …
Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo. My …
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Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland …
Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their …
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Rockridge 94618 Real Estate Market Report - Dec. …
Buying or selling a home in Rockridge and want to know what's going on in the real estate …
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Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a …
The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a "love letter" to the …
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Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA …
Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces. …
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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, …
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Location Location Location - Checklist for flippers & …
What's the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says "location, location, location." But what …