From the WSJ: Many Americans will save thousands of dollars on home renovations when new rebates for a range of energy-efficient upgrades kick in later this year. Buyers will receive the rebates as part of a $9 billion federal program passed by Congress in last...
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Keeping The Costs Down
Every coastal home has termite damage, and every seller would be smart to identify the cost before selling. There is usually a wide varance in costs quoted - we use our qualified vendors who don't charge a premium rate and let our volume work for you. Here the cost...
Instant Homes
The thought of buying a home that is truly move-in ready would be a natural fit for today's home buyers. Our staging company is willing to sell everything they use to decorate our listings! Developers frequently stage properties, giving potential buyers insight into...
Rampart Chimneys
The neighborhood we're in this weekend was built in the late-1970s, during the Rampart General days. The company used to pour concrete panels at the factory, and then assemble the fireplace/chimney on a wooden frame and then truck them to the homesites. They got a bad...
Homeowner’s Insurance in 2023
The Big Three have all left. Hat tip to Richard for sending this in: Farmers Insurance has limited new homeowners insurance policies in California, joining other major national insurance providers. Farmers, the second-largest provider of homeowners insurance in the...
Hoarding Disorder
It looks like we are going to have an exciting end to the open-house extravaganza today - full report coming later! Meanwhile, we should be more sensitive with those who have trouble going through their stuff - it's a complex mental health condition! Hoarding disorder...
Loft-to-Bedroom Conversion
My guys have done three of these - but I think you should move instead!
Why Paint Works
A home should be a visual expression of the person who lives there, right? While this may be true most of the time, the advice could change when it comes to selling your house. According to a new study by Zillow, certain paint colors can make your house sell for...
Flipper Discounts
Home flipping is all the rage, and it complicates the demand for old houses and fixers because there are more flippers than buyers pursuing them. Agents get calls, texts, and emails every day from flippers begging to buy their listings. They offer to have the listing...
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