For many of us, the past year has brought about a slew of unexpected changes. The pandemic didn’t slow rising home prices or increase the amount of available inventory in major metro areas, but what it did do was dispel …
Buying Land: Look Before You Leap
Have you found yourself dreaming of your own Walden Pond lately? Whether you’re looking to build a luxury retreat or you just want a natural escape, the dream of scooping up an undervalued piece of land is an understandable one. …
Home Décor to Look Out For in 2021
Even with 2020 in the rear-view mirror, it’s fair to assume we’ll still be spending a good amount of time at home in early 2021. Here’s a roundup of popular décor and design trends to keep in mind if you …
Last Minute Tips for Winterization
It’s not too late to address a few home maintenance musts before winter fully sets in. Here’s a list of last-minute tasks to knock out before you go into hibernation mode. 1. Check and clean the gutters one last time. …
Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space this Winter
Colder weather ahead doesn’t mean you have to forfeit your precious outdoor space. This year especially, you’ll want to enjoy your backyard or balcony as long as possible. Here are some tips to make the most of your space this …
WFH? What about WFB? Work from Barbados
Barbados is a small island in the Caribbean with well-developed infrastructure and a stable political and economic system. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, not to mention the epic diving, shopping, delicious local cuisine, and …
Calling in the pros on HVAC repair
If you’re a homeowner, the internet can be a great source of comfort when it comes to tackling do-it-yourself maintenance. Yes, Google can show you the simple steps to replace a furnace filter, but most other HVAC repairs are not …
What’s the skinny on jumbo loans?
Let’s talk about conforming loans vs. jumbo loans in the mortgage world. The Guidelines Each year in October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, collects data on the national median home value and compares that number to October of …
Mortgage rates moving higher?
Prospective Sacramento area home buyers and current home owners looking to refinance should be considerably more concerned about where mortgage rates are going, since mortgage rates spiked this week after a brief reprieve last week. The move higher seems to …
January home sales down & inventory up
The volume of home sales in January 2015 decreased 29.4%, from 1,313 homes sold in December 2014 to 927 homes sold in January. The 927 Sacramento area homes that were sold in January is also down 5.2% from the 978 …