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Home Staging Tips Using the Five Senses

Published November 5, 2015

To sell a home quick, real estate agents will often recommend higher-income clients hire a home stager. The stager comes into a home, removes extra furniture, and makes aesthetic changes that make the home easier to sell. The end result is the type of home you’ll normally see on HGTV or in a home-decorating magazine. […]

Britney Spears Lands SoCal Mansion for $7 Million

Published November 2, 2015

Pop queen Britney Spears has just landed a swanky getaway from her stint in Las Vegas: an expansive estate perched on a hilltop in Thousand Oaks, California. The songstress dropped $7.4 million on the massive 5-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom mansion, which is situated on a 20-acre piece of land filled with olive and magnolia trees, just outside […]

Common Errors on Credit Reports That Could Be Costing You

Published October 29, 2015

Mistakes on credit reports aren’t exactly out of the ordinary. In fact, they’re actually pretty common. According to a study from the Federal Trade Commission, one in four consumer credit reports have mistakes on them, ranging from minor to serious. Don’t just assume that the credit bureaus never make mistakes. It’s always a good idea […]

Condo, Strata, HOA & Co-op – What’s the Difference?

Published October 26, 2015

For a lot of urban dwellers, buying a property in a common interest development (CID) is an affordable option. Not only are the prices typically a lot cheaper than your average freehold home, the location and amenities of such properties are usually a lot more desirable. But when it comes to CIDs, there are a […]

5 Signs of an Upcoming Buyer’s Market

Published October 22, 2015

Simply put, a buyer’s market is basically one that favors buyers. While this isn’t exactly rocket science, there’s a little more that goes into officially identifying a buyer’s market. If you’re a homebuyer sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to shift in your favor, here are some tell-tale signs things might just start […]

10 Amazing Apps That Will Make Your Next House Move a Breeze

Published October 22, 2015

Gearing up for a move in the near future? Everyone who’s been in the middle of a real estate transaction knows that the process can be stressful – from the selling and buying process, to the move itself. That’s why any little bit of help in this department is much appreciated and welcomed. These days, […]

Turn Your Property Into a Dreamy Airbnb Destination

Published October 22, 2015

Just as Uber has revolutionized the transportation market, sites like HomeAway and Airbnb have dramatically changed the way travelers search for accommodations. Vacationers are no longer forced to rely on hotels when they need a place to stay while on the road. Homeowners across the country simply rent out their own homes to travelers. Airbnb […]