Forget fiction. Home buying is a real life hero’s journey.
Do you feel like home buying has its ups and downs and winding road with plenty obstacles and hopefully triumphs?Congratulations! You are living Joseph Campbells…
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6 Things NOT To Ask At An Open House If You Have a Buyer Agent
Open houses provide an invaluable opportunity for prospective buyers to explore properties firsthand at your leisure.Open houses are usually held on weekend afternoons, open to…
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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…
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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…
The Wild West of Touring Homes is Now Less Wild
You know that viral SNL Zillow video where they say "pick up your phone, open the app, and tell us what you reallllly want."Ah, those…
Why Bay Area Home Buyers Need a Fiduciary Real Estate Agent
With changes in 2024, home buyers will have more visibility into the compensation of agents than ever before. It's important to know the value a…
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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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…
That vacant lot price may be too good to be true – it could be a land scam
According to Chicago Title, scammers and fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell real property especially vacant lots and land.Avoid being scammed!Due to the…