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Is home staging really necessary?
Home staging presents a house for sale in its ideal state — decluttered, clean, and expertly furnished. So…

Moving to Marina Bay - Guide to Condos, …
Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went…

Expert Puerto Vallarta real estate agents share 3 …
On a recent trip to Mexico, the sound of the ocean crashed with the sounds of building. Everywhere!…

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…

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…

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 client…

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…

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…

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.Mortgage…