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Can a Load-Bearing Wall Be Removed When Renovating?

Published April 16, 2018

Open concept floor plans have become incredibly popular among homeowners and buyers. As such, many homeowners have been opting to knock out existing walls in their homes in order to swap their traditional segmented layout for something more open and free-flowing. But before taking a sledgehammer to a wall, it’s imperative to make sure that it’s not a load-bearing one.

INFOGRAPHIC: First-Time Homebuyer Stats

Published April 12, 2018

What do today’s first-time homebuyers look like? The following stats will help paint that picture, as compiled by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Pros and Cons of Buying in a Gated Community

Published April 9, 2018

A gated community is basically a neighborhood of homes that can only be accessed by residents and their invited guests. Before you decide whether or not a gated community is right for you, consider the following pros and cons first.

How to Handle the Final Walk-Through Inspection Before You Close

Published April 5, 2018

The final walk-through of a home is your last chance to make sure all is as it should be before you close on the deal. Here are some tips for conducting the final walk-through of the home you’ve agreed to purchase.

How Long Does the Closing Process Take on a Home Sale?

Published April 2, 2018

Whether you’re on the buying or selling end of a real estate deal, you probably have a specific date in mind for when you’d like the deal to close. But generally speaking, closing shouldn’t be too quick nor too long.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For February 2018

Published March 29, 2018

The real estate market in California made strides in February with sales improving from January, as well as from the same time last year. Here are some statistics surrounding the housing market in California for February 2018, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

8 Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Profiting When Selling

Published March 26, 2018

Every home seller wants to get as much money as they can from their sale. If you’ve owned your home for a while and the real estate market in your area is healthy, odds are your home is worth a lot more than what you paid for it. But there are other ways for you to increase your profits even more.

How Sellers Can Attract Multiple Offers on Their Homes

Published March 22, 2018

Depending on where you live and the temperature of the market in your area, attracting several offers on your home at once might already be easy enough.

8 Renting Myths, Debunked

Published March 19, 2018

Whether you’re currently on the prowl for a rental unit or are just casually considering renting, there’s a lot to think about. The thing is, there’s a lot of information about renting floating around out there, much of which is true, and a lot that isn’t.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For January 2018

Published March 15, 2018

January’s housing market in California was characterized by a lag in home sales thanks to the continued shortage of inventory across the state. Here are some stats surrounding the market in the Golden State in January 2018, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).