Maria Powell | Should You Renovate or Tear Down and Rebuild Your Home?

Should You Renovate or Tear Down and Rebuild Your Home?

Published November 28, 2016

If you’re looking to make some big changes to your home, a huge gut job and renovation might be warranted. But considering the magnitude of the changes that might be required, sometimes a complete teardown and rebuild might be warranted if the changes are that drastic.

5 Things to Do Right Now to Get Ready to Buy in 2017

Published November 24, 2016

When it comes mortgages, you’ve got plenty of options, including an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). Their competitive interest rates attract plenty of homebuyers, but choosing an adjustable rate mortgage just because of its advertised rate isn’t always a good idea if your specific financial situation doesn’t call for it.

The Pros and Cons of a Home Addition

Published November 21, 2016

Whether your family is growing, or your home simply isn’t meeting your needs in terms of space, you’ve got a couple of options: either move to a larger home with more square footage, or add it to your existing home in the form of an addition.

6 Things To Do When Selling With Pets in the Home

Published November 17, 2016

Whether you’ve got dogs, cats, hamsters, or bunnies running around at home, they’re part of the family. We love our pets, but that doesn’t mean potential buyers necessarily want to see them – or any evidence of them – when they’re scoping out your home for sale.

Pros and Cons of Exterior Stucco For Your Home

Published November 14, 2016

Stucco provides a clean, smooth, modern finish to a home’s exterior, which is why it’s such a popular choice among California homeowners. If you’re considering revamping your home’s exterior, stucco is likely one of your options.

INFOGRAPHIC: California’s September 2016 Housing Market Update

Published November 11, 2016

The housing market in California appears to have cooled off somewhat in September 2016, with dull sales, increasing prices, and a continued squeeze on inventory being the common issues.

7 Staging Tips to Get Buyers to Bite

Published November 7, 2016

The majority of buyers make a decision about what they think of a home within a few short seconds of laying their eyes on it. We’ve all heard the cliche, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression,’ and that’s definitely true in the world of real estate.

Tips to Cutting Back on Closing Costs When Buying

Published November 3, 2016

Closing costs can add a lot more money to the final price tag when buying a home, and much of them need to be paid right out of the gates. Some of these fees might seem like they came out of nowhere and can be difficult to understand, like origination fees or title insurance.