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…
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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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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…
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…
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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…
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…