Maria Powell | Should You Renew Your Lease?

Should You Renew Your Lease?

Published June 26, 2018

You’ve lived in your rental unit for a while now, but your lease is coming due. Now’s the time to start thinking about whether or not to continue on with your current landlord and remain in the premises, or move onto something else.

Should You Leave Your Home Vacant When Selling?

Published June 21, 2018

A clean, clutter-free home obviously shows better than a home that’s messy and not appropriately decorated or furnished. But does that necessarily mean that a home is better off being completely vacant when it’s on the market?

Sellers: How to Effectively Handle an Offer

Published June 18, 2018

When an offer comes in from a buyer, the first component that sellers will typically look at is the offer price.

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 12 Questions Home Buyers Ask Their Real Estate Agents

Published June 14, 2018

Buying a home – especially for the first time – can be an overwhelming experience. It’s not surprising that buyers tend to have a plethora of questions to ask their agents before they take the plunge.

9 Landscaping Ideas For Small Outdoor Spaces

Published June 11, 2018

Not every homeowner is blessed with oodles of outdoor space outside their home, but even the smallest yards can be just enough to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.

Myths and Facts About Home Staging

Published June 7, 2018

As a seller, you’ve got a lot of things to consider in order to ensure a successful transaction, and one of them is prepping your home for prospective buyers.

11 Tips For First-Time Homebuyers Breaking Into the Housing Market

Published June 5, 2018

Are you finally ready to get into the housing market? If you so, your first time can be pretty exciting yet daunting.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For April 2018

Published May 31, 2018

Here are some pertinent stats surrounding housing market activity in California in April, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

Landlords: 9 Things Your Lease Contract Should Include

Published May 28, 2018

A lease is a crucial component of renting real estate and is meant to ensure that both the landlord and tenant uphold their promises in the landlord-tenant relationship.

What Documents Are Needed to Get a Mortgage?

Published May 24, 2018

Getting a mortgage is a crucial part of the home buying process unless you’ve got the funds to make an all-cash deal.