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Consider Safety When Showing Your Foster City Home For Sale – Foster City CA

Foster City CA

When a potential buyer considers a home for sale in Foster City, they’re looking for more than just a home that “feels” good.  They also want to make sure their wants and needs can be met now, as well as in the future. If the buyer has a young family, one of these needs is…Read More »

Dealing with a Home Disaster in San Mateo County with Less Stress

San Mateo County

Living in San Mateo County you think that your home is a place for safety and security and a refuge from the stresses of life.  However, if disaster strikes your home, you may need a little know-how to get through the process of filing an insurance claim.  You will be surprised at the amount of…Read More »

Mold in Your Home? Here are Some Tips – San Mateo CA

San Mateo

With the excitement of Spring and warmer weather finally here, it’s time for you take a closer look at the condition of your San Mateo home.  After deeper inspection, you may find areas that need an extra bit of care.  If you happen to notice mold in your home, do not panic. It’s very common…Read More »

Getting to Know Your New Home & Neighbors – San Mateo CA

Moving to a new home gives you an opportunity to redefine yourself and a chance to make new friends. Getting to know neighbors can be time-consuming, but is completely worthwhile since neighbors help one another out and keep track of the neighborhood comings and goings and can even share a smile when you are feeling…Read More »

Energy Tax Credits For Your Home in 2012: San Mateo County, CA

If you believe that global warming is a real issue and you’re already trying to do your part, there are many ways to go Green in your daily living.  Whether you want to use solar energy so you can go off the grid or are interested in other options here are some things to consider.…Read More »

Saving Money in Your New Home – Burlingame CA

Everyone likes to save money.  Everyone, even billionaires do.  Part of owning a home, whether it’s a house, townhouse or condo, is home maintenance and if you’re disciplined about doing it, you can not only save money on your home, but help the environment with these tips.  Energy use is a huge portion of our…Read More »

Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home

The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms.  Here’s a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps in securing…Read More »

Time to Review Your Home Owner’s Policy: Hillsborough CA

If you’ve owned your home for a while you might not be looking at one of the most important things you pay for each year and that could be a major mistake.  What do you know about your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy?  Have you evaluated it recently?  If not, it is a good idea to review…Read More »

Keeping Your New Home Secure in Foster City CA

It’s official.  Spring is in the air and your vacation plans may not be far behind.  Whether you are embarking on a weekend getaway or an extended trip, it’s critical that you make arrangements to ensure the safety of your new home.  Implementing the following suggestions will give you increased peace of mind on your…Read More »

Getting the Best Appraisal When Your Home is For Sale

A key aspect of the home buying and selling process in Burlingame, CA is obtaining a home appraisal.  A home appraisal is secured to estimate market value and can be quite complex. Recently there has been a change in the home appraisal process, resulting in more regulation, so work with your lender to confirm you…Read More »

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