Buy & Sell

Is Purchasing a Foreclosed Home Ever a Good Idea?

As a prospective homeowner who is looking to squeeze extra value out of your dollars, trying to buy a foreclosed property at a discount sounds like a great idea. Foreclosed homes sell at a significantly lower price than their market value. This is partly because the house comes with a range of issues that require fixing, and also because the bank wants to recover its money - fast.

Can a Water Softener Increase The Value Of Your Home?

Whether it's a buyers or sellers market, reselling your home is a difficult decision that depends on timing and preparation. Market conditions may not be in your favor, which is why every advantage helps make your listing more attractive, and a water softener is a definite plus.

Can (and Should) You Buy a House in California?

It's the American dream: For hundreds of years, Americans have sought to own their own homes. To many, the home ownership rate is a sign of the country's economic and even overall health. Some lament the lower home ownership rate among younger people, and Americans of all ages still dream of owning a place of their own.

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