Are you brave enough to buy a home while engaged?
Whoever coined the phrase “Bridezilla” must’ve been referring to the bride (or groom) who was juggling wedding planning with homebuying. Believe it or not, many couples avoid the chicken and [...]
Is your wood-burning fireplace ready for winter?
Winter brings images of getting cozy in front of a crackling fire. Whether your image also includes a steaming cup of cocoa or a glass of crisp Chardonnay, it’s definitely [...]
What you absolutely must know about HOAs
A Sacramento area HOA created a requirement that insisted homeowners keep their garage doors open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. If they refused, they would be [...]
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
There is a 65 to 70 percent chance that El Nino will be visiting this winter, so look for it to be a warmer than normal, according to the National [...]
3 Tips for selling your home when it’s snowing
It may not be snowing just yet, but you can count on the white stuff in the near future. If your home is going to be on the market during [...]
Give Thanks for these 6 Websites and Apps this Thanksgiving
From recipes to timers, this year’s crop of Thanksgiving websites and apps are just about guaranteed to keep you from wishing you had five extra hands and three fewer kids [...]
What is the earnest money deposit in a real estate transaction?
First-time homebuyers know that they’ll need a down payment if they hope to get a loan. What they often don’t know is that they will also need cash to use [...]
Don’t Wait until spring! There’s plenty to clean right now
It’s almost winter (it starts on December 21 this year) and that’s the perfect time to tackle some chores that you may typically put off for spring cleaning. Do them [...]
Home-Buying Tips for Veterans
Veterans Day this year is November 11 (observed on the 12th) but to us, November is Veterans Month. And what better time to remind those who have served our country [...]
Selling Mom and Dad’s Home
One of life’s most challenging aspects is watching our parents age. Then comes the day when you, and they, realize they’ve lost their physical independence. Whether they are downsizing into [...]