Category: Selling Your Home

There are two phases of the home selling process that throw most homeowners for a loop: The home inspection and the appraisal. Both can have a major impact on the home’s market value and, thus, how much money can be realized from the sale. Repairs suggested on the home inspection report can be negotiated between the buyer and seller. While both can break the sale, the appraised value isn’t something you can negotiate. This is why it’s so important to work with a real estate agent to determine the current market value of your home. Then, do everything you can

If you need to sell your current home before buying that adorable bungalow in Rockridge you’ve had your eye on, you have your work cut out for you. Getting your house ready for the market requires work — cleaning, de-cluttering, repairs, and maybe even paint. Those are just the interior tasks; the exterior may need some attention as well. You’ve no doubt heard about curb appeal – you may even have some ideas on how you might go about adding some to your home to help it sell quicker and for top dollar. The problem is that when one is

The weather folks are saying that residents of the eastern U.S. can look forward to warmer-than-average early-summer temperatures, while those in the west (that’s us!) will have “well-above average” temperatures come mid-to-late season. Summer brings flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, swimsuits, picnics, camping, and high electricity bills, especially if you’re one of the lucky few with air conditioning in Oakland. Learn how to handle the heat and keep your home cool with these tips. 1. Turn it off when you’re not home Sounds like one of those “duh” statements, right? The Energy Information Administration, however, finds that fewer than 4 percent of