Photo by Wulfman65 via Shutterstock When you’re thinking about purchasing a home, an old house versus that new one is something to ponder. If you’ve thought about buying an older home, consider each of these areas before making an offer. Have your agent write contingencies into your contract, and by all means, don’t forego an inspection. Consider HazMat...

If you plan to sell your home, you should consider how you can stir up interest in your residence. Because if you know how to promote your house to buyers, there may be no shortage of home showing requests as soon as your residence becomes available. Ultimately, it is important to give buyers lots of reasons to view your...

Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels Since they see a lot more traffic than their inset counterparts, homes on the corner lot receive a lot of flak. As a result of these rumors, homebuyers might feel their hopes fall as they encounter the otherwise perfect house situated on these open properties. Much to their relief, however, many find that...

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay If you're hoping to make some major changes to your home, you're likely interested in the types (and terms) of financing available to you. The 203k loan was designed to give homeowners an attractive interest rate, so they'd be more likely to upgrade and modernize their homes. However, it's not available to...

Image by Pixabay from Pexels What do you picture when someone says 'laundry'? Is it piles of dirty clothes, sock singles lost to some undisclosed dimension, a moldy smell and lost hours? Or is it shrugging on a warm shirt straight from the dryer, lemon scent and the zen of folding: a little pocket of peace and quiet...

Photo by Prawny via Pixabay Circa 1965, having beautiful wood paneling was the envy of the neighborhood. It was like bringing the outdoors in. But 50-60 years later, it usually just makes a room seem dark and dated unless you live in a log cabin. In most cases, you can remove the paneling and paint the drywall underneath....

Photo by Solis Images via Shutterstock While "the perfect neighborhood" means different things to different people, everyone can use the same process for narrowing down their options. Choosing the right neighborhood is an integral aspect of the buying process. You want an area that matches your needs for community, lifestyle, price range and more. If you're planning to...

Believe it or not, selling a home may prove to be a good idea. In fact, there are many reasons why selling a residence could be beneficial, and these include: 1. You can earn a profit from your home sale. If you have allocated significant time and resources to maintain your residence, you may find there will be lots...

Preparing your house for real estate showings can be both exciting and stressful. Since every prospect could be the one buyer you're waiting for, you'll want each showing to go as smoothly as possible! Unfortunately, perfection is a difficult standard to achieve, especially if your home is being shown several times a week! What makes it even more challenging...

The golden Gate Bridge, SF, Sausalito Views from the city to the Bay this home literally has them all. located at the end of the street this home offers the seculion that you have been looking for. you can refresh this home or rebuild to your hearts(and towns)content. Professional Photos to follow once skies...

Villa Marin is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for, active individuals, age 55+. Enjoy a multitude of amenities (cards, crafts, art studio, library, shuffleboard, pool, spa, tennis courts, and more) right in Central Marin. Perched above the Terra Linda community of San Rafael, Villa Marin is near hiking, biking, shopping and dining. Enjoy cultural activities? Marin Civic Center is only 5 minutes away! HOA fee includes 1 meal per day, weekly housekeeping and all amenities. See...

One of the largest Eichlers (Gallery model) in Upper Lucas Valley, offering the space you want with the space you need! Expanded floor plan offers a den/office area off kitchen, half bath, eat-in kitchen and large family room--hard to find amenities in the typical smaller Eichler floor plans. Sited on a lot that is higher than most of its neighbors, the south facing yard offers a sparkling pool in a sunny and serene environment. Exquisite views of hills abound! Enjoy projects? Discover your talent in the workshop off the laundry room. You'll enjoy the quiet cul-de-sac location, with tennis courts in the center, and hiking/biking...