Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Now that you’ve decided to put your house on the market, you have to make it presentable and welcoming for potential buyers. Even if your home is…
Author: Melissa Syphrett
First, our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating effects of the recent wildfires in Southern California. We know this is an incredibly stressful time and that your…
The weather has turned cold, and you may be stressing about your heating bills. But if you put in a little work into winterizing your home now, you might be able to save money all winter…
The definition of “escrow account” depends on its use. For homebuying purposes, an escrow account generally refers to an account held by a neutral third party (such as a title…
Estimated reading time: 1 minute For home purchasing purposes, an escrow period refers to a period of time when the funds and documents necessary to fulfill a homebuying contract are…
A contingency is a section in a real estate contract, set by either the homebuyer or seller, that outlines a condition that must be met before the contract can be fulfilled. Many…
As the California Wildfires continue, insurance and potential property-tax relief is on the way. The California Department of Insurance has announced that a one-year moratorium on…
It can be difficult to know where to start after a fire but experts point to a handful of critical first steps. Here is a summary of some top tips, followed by additional…