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Relocating From Oakland? Here Are the Top Places to Consider

Are you considering moving out of Oakland, CA? It’s never easy to leave a city that has captured your heart. The thought of leaving behind the familiar streets, the friendly faces, and the memories you’ve made can be overwhelming. A city becomes much more than just a geographical location; it becomes a part of the individual’s identity. When my wife and I were contemplating leaving Washington, DC to move to the West coast, we struggled. We considered ourselves Washingtonians. We owned a pair of properties, were plugged into the community where my wife taught fourth grade at a public school

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What Happens After I Sign the Listing Agreement? | Guide to Selling Your Home

For those who are looking to sell their home for the first time, it can be overwhelming to find useful information and advice online. Unlike buying a home, selling a property involves a significant investment, and it’s essential to understand the process thoroughly to ensure a smooth transaction. This is where we step in – we believe that knowledge is power, and we make it our goal to educate our clients about the selling process from start to finish. The first step in the process is to list your home. But what happens after you sign the listing agreement? At

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Maximize The Value of Your Home in Oakland: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Inspection Process

The home inspection and appraisal phases in the home selling process can be worrisome for many homeowners as they greatly affect the market value and final sales price of the home. It’s crucial to be prepared for the home inspection, so the appraiser recognizes the true market value of your property. Why Does the Home Inspection Matter? The world of home buying and selling can often seem confusing. If you’re in the process of purchasing a new home, you might have heard about the importance of a professional home inspection. But what exactly is a home inspection checklist, and how

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Are For-Sale-by-Owner Homes A Steal Of A Deal Or A Horrible Idea?

In a competitive real estate market, it’s easy to get frustrated by condensed timelines and extra pressure to name your offer quickly, especially if you’ve taken the time to tour open houses and put in a few offers, only to be outbid over and over again. The more you feel like you’re bumping against invisible barriers going the traditional home buying route, the more you might be tempted by the occasional For Sale By Owner (FSBO or “fizz-bo”) yard sign. On the one hand, you can pull right up to the FSBO property and have a personal conversation with the

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Budget Friendly Curb Appeal Tips for Your East Bay Home

Have you been thinking about selling your home, or have the record sale prices been tempting you toward making a move? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then before you list your home on the real estate market, take note of these curb appeal ideas that will immediately boost potential buyers’ first impression of your home. While most people jump to readying the interior and pursue home staging, you’ve got to get people in the door first! First impressions in any situation are important. Think about your first date, an interview for a job, giving a presentation,

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Why Sellers Provide A Home Inspection Report

In the East Bay, it’s incredibly common for sellers to pay for and provide home and pest inspections prior to listing their home. We’re going to discuss what these inspections are and why sellers would pay for them, as well as dig into the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of providing these inspections to buyers.