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“OMG I have to have this home!” Your guide to winning the bidding war
10 must-read tips to get your home ready for the inspection
10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
14 tips to keep you safe during fireplace season
2 critical home price influences
2 important factors that determine the market value of a home
2 Surprising Things That Boost Home Values
2 ways to quickly smarten up your home and save money
2021 Floor covering trends
2022 Baby nursery trends
2024 Exterior House Trends You Should Know
3 Big To-Do’s Before You List Your Home
3 brilliant ways to create a pet-friendly yet attractive home
3 critical first steps for the first-time homebuyer
3 critical steps to a successful home sale
3 critical tips when selling your home during a market transition
3 critters that invade homes in fall and winter
3 easy ways to live a greener life
3 Essential tips for moving when it’s snowing
3 FAQ on selling a home and the answers you need
3 FAQs from home sellers and the answers you need
3 Germ-ridden items in the home that few people ever clean
3 home selling myths BUSTED!
3 home upgrades that are good for the environment
3 Important questions every homebuyer should ask, but few do
3 Inexpensive (and Fast) Upgrades for Your Condo
3 plants that will bloom indoors for you in fall and winter
3 Real estate deal killers and how to avoid them
3 Reasons not to Buy THAT House
3 reasons to consider a pre-marketing home inspection
3 reasons to never garden without gloves
3 Things to consider before going FSBO
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
3 things to know about the appraisal process
3 Things to know about the home appraisal
3 Things you absolutely must do before the open house
3 things you can do this week to get closer to buying a home
3 things you must know about buying a newly-built home
3 things you must know about buying a newly-constructed home
3 things you must know before selling your home
3 Things your cat can teach you about house hunting
3 Tips for buying a new toilet
3 tips to help you profit from the sale of your home
3 tips to keep your dog safe this Independence Day
3 tips to make buying a home less stressful
3 Trends Shaping Springtime Real Estate
3 types of home valuation
3 types of insurance you’ll need when you buy a home
3 Ways to buy a home with little cash out of pocket
3 Ways to get your credit ready for buying a home
3 ways to make your home attractive to buyers (that have nothing to do with staging and curb appeal)
4 Hard-to-kill houseplants
4 reasons to sell your house a.s.a.p.
4 shrubs that shrug off winter’s chill
4 things to do if your home isn’t selling
4 tips to sell a condo in a changing market
4 Ways to ace 2020 holiday shopping on Amazon
4 Ways to save money on insurance when you buy a home
5 Easy to care-for indoor trees
5 hot features home sellers frequently forget to mention
5 of our favorite DIY home improvement/maintenance blogs
5 Signs It’s Time To Sell Your Home Soon
5 Things to consider before becoming a landlord: What they don’t tell you
5 things to look for when buying a new built-in dishwasher
5 things you may not know about home warranties
5 things you need to know about your credit score
5 ways to pay less for appliances
5 ways to save money on a home loan
6 Critical Must-Dos when Selling a Vacant Home
7 ways to protect your privacy while your home is on the market
9 House-hunting steps for the first-timer
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A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Aging in Place
A day in the life of a real estate agent
A few things to consider before purchasing waterfront property
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
A Guide to Homebuying: Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
A Homebuyers Guide to Financing Options and Mortgage Rates
A new roof is expensive. Take care of the one you have
AC on the blink? How to hire a HVAC company
ADVANCED SEARCH | FIND THE RIGHT HOME.
Alternatives to granite kitchen countertops
Appraisal problems in a hot real estate market
Appraiser coming? How to make a brilliant first impression
Aptos
Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?
Are you ready for the next hurricane?
Autumn in the garden
Avoid planting these trees
Avoid these 7 common mistakes when hiring an exterior home painter
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Balancing the Pros and Cons of a Home for Sale
BASIC SEARCH | FIND A HOME YOU LOVE.
Be a rebel and break those area rug “rules!”
Bed bug basics and how to get them out of your home
Before you DIY your home sale or purchase: Learn about services only a real estate agent can offer
Beginner’s Guide: How to Calculate Budget for Buying a Home
Behind on your bills? Here’s what you need to do
Ben Lomond
Big ideas for a small bathroom “remodel” on a dime
Boulder Creek
Budget-friendly home security tips
Buying a home before the wedding
Buying a House on Contract: What Buyers Need to Know
Buying a house with bad credit: Is it possible?
Buying a House: Pleasant Surprises and Details
Buying and selling homes is alive and well during the pandemic
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Cabin fever got you down? Transform your home, transform your mood
Can I afford to buy a home?
Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house?
Can’t make the payments on your VA home loan?
Capitola
Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen
Check out the plumbing before you put in an offer on that home
Clogged drains? Check out these DIY fixes!
Company coming? 4 must-do easy home improvements to get done now
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Concerned about home security? What to look for when buying a home
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Confused about the home appraisal process?
Confused about your home’s value?
Coolest home tech ideas from 2020’s CES convention
Cooped up at home? 5 outdoor projects to get your home ready for the post-pandemic real estate market
Cornavirus patient in the home? Here’s what you need to do to avoid infection
Could your dream home be the worst home in the neighborhood?
Creepy Movies to get you in the Halloween Mood
Curb appeal—it’s what sells a home
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Dealing with Mother Nature’s Aftermath
Dear Baby Boomer: Aging in your current place may not be such a great idea
Deciphering the mortgage process
Decoding the Best Time to Sell a House: Insider Tips
Decorating tips for that area between the house and detached garage
DIY solutions to a sticking sliding glass door
DIY those drywall cracks and holes in the wall
DIY tips to increase curb appeal
DIY Water Heater Routine Maintenance
DIY: Clean out that dryer vent
DIYs for instant impact in your garden
Do I have to include my appliances in the home sale?
Do open houses help sell homes?
Do these 5 things if you want to sell your house
Does flooring have an impact on your home’s value?
Don’t believe these 2 common mortgage myths
Don’t call the exterminator until you try these three easy DIY tricks
Don’t go house hunting without a wish list
Don’t let cosmetics keep you from the home of your dreams
Don’t make these 3 home selling mistakes
Don’t-miss spots to tackle during spring cleaning
Dreaming of a gourmet kitchen?
Dreaming of life on a golf course?
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Easy holiday season safety tips
Easy spring home maintenance chores
Easy tips to secure your home in one weekend
Easy ways to increase your property value before selling
Easy ways to update your kitchen and wow homebuyers
Easy-care plants that bloom all summer long
Email Alerts
Embracing Openness: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Open Floor Plans
Energy efficient windows can help sell your home
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Fall: Time to plant those mums!
Farms for Sale – What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Farm
Featured Properties
Feel like you live in a glass house? There’s a cure for that
Feeling anxious about buying a home? There’s a cure for that
Feeling SAD? Maximize the light in your home
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FHA appraisal basics
Final Walk-Through Checklist
Financial aspects to consider before deciding to rent out your house
Finding the right real estate agent
Finding Your Property Line: A Guide for Homeowners
First Time Home Buyer’s Must Haves in New Home
First Time Homebuyer Guide
First-time home seller? Take these 3 critical steps first
Flood insurance: What you absolutely need to know
For Realtors and Sellers: The Must-Keep Documents Post-Home Sale
Frequently Asked Questions about USDA Home Loans (ZERO down payment!)
From Tenant to Homeowner: A Guide for Young Renters
Fun Tips for Holiday Road Trips
Furniture arrangement 101: Welcome to your new home
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Garden flowers that thrive in summer sun
Get started with smart home technology
Get Your Wood-burning Fireplace Ready for Fall
Give your kitchen some love
Going FSBO? Don’t make these mistakes!
Going FSBO? Here are 3 things you must think about
Grow avocado like a boss
Guide To Buying a Home
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Hate your home? Check out 5 inexpensive ways to cure that
Have you considered a newly-built home? Maybe you should
Hello world!
Here they come! Is your guest room ready?
Here’s what you need to know about private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Here’s what’s happening in the current real estate market
Here’s who to notify when you move
Hey condo owner: Do you know what your HOA is up to?
Hey homeowner: Are you ready to downsize?
Hey New Buyer! 10 home decorating tips on a budget for you
Hey Veterans: Learn all about the VA Construction Loan
Home buying 101
Home fire season is upon us: Do you have enough insurance?
Home interior trends that entice homebuyers
Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season
Home Purchase Timeline
Home Staging for the Holidays: Maximize Your Home’s Worth
Home Staging Guide
Homebuyer incentive ideas
Homebuyer: Can I Back Out if I Change My Mind?
Homebuyers: find out if a property is in a flood plain
Homebuying on a tight budget? Consider a townhome
Homeowner Insurance Policy Definitions for Homebuyers
Homeowners insurance basics every first-time homebuyer should understand
House feeling a bit cramped?
House Hunting: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
House hunting? What to inspect outside that home you have your eye on
House or Condo: How to decide
Houseplant rescue
How Do Late Payments Impact My Credit Reports?
How long will it take to sell my home?
How much can I borrow for a loan on a house?
How much payment assistance can I get with a USDA direct home loan?
How nearby schools impact your home’s value
How pets can impact your home’s value
How schools impact property values
How to save money when you buy a home
How to avoid being the homebuyer from heck
How to avoid foreclosure: 2 popular alternatives
How to buy a condo with a FHA-backed loan
How to buy a home after bankruptcy
How to Buy a House That Is Not for Sale: A Buyer’s Strategy Guide
How to choose a buyer’s agent
How to choose your perfect neighborhood
How to Clean Your Ceramic Cooktop
How to Compare Mortgage Lenders
How to compete against cash homebuyers and win
How to Cover a Hole Left By Removing Recessed Lighting
How to Create Your Dream Cottage Style Home: Architecture Guide
How to declutter and depersonalize your home for sale
How to disinfect your home for coronavirus
How to find and hire a professional home inspector
How to find the right real estate agent for your needs
How to Fix a Stuck Garbage Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to get rid of fungus gnats in the home
How to grow better roses this summer
How to handle a pet emergency when you can’t afford it
How to hire a roofer
How to know when it’s time for a price reduction
How to live in a home for sale without losing your mind
How to maintain healthy air quality in the home
How to Navigate the Risks of Buying New Developments
How to pay off a 30-year mortgage in 15 years
How to remove a lien on your home
How to sell a house during a divorce
How to sell your home fast: 3 tips
How to sell your home quickly and for top dollar
How to survive a multiple offer situation
How’d they come up with THAT price?
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Inexpensive fall home maintenance projects to do this weekend
Information you need if you’ve got your eye on a condo
Insider Tips How to Negotiate New Home Price With Builder
Inspect your deck to keep family and friends safe this summer
Interested in buying a maintenance-free home?
Investing in Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide
Investing in Real Estate: What You Should to Know
Is Halloween cancelled this year?
Is it time for you to buy a bigger home?
Is it time to replace your windows?
Is spring the BEST Time to List My Home for Sale?
Is staging a home for sale worth the expense?
Is this a good time to buy or sell a home?
Is this a good time to sell your home?
Isn’t it time to take a look at those VA benefits?
It’s almost spring – let’s add some color to your landscape
It’s almost spring and time to plan the perfect flower bed
It’s homebuying season and here’s what’s happening in the market
It’s important to know who will most likely buy your starter home
It’s storm season: Protect yourself and your home from lightning strikes
It’s the perfect time to weatherproof those windows
It’s winter – Here comes the mold
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Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
Kitchen trends for 2021
Knowing When to Hire a Real Estate Attorney: A Guide for Home Buyers and Sellers
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Landscape your way to additional home value
Lead-based paint: What’s the big deal?
Learn about 3 hidden household hazards
Let’s fix that credit score
Let’s transform that unused closet
Looking for a quick bathroom update for the new year?
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Low income? Yes, you can buy a home
Lowball offer on your home?
Lure homebuyers with an amazing patio/backyard
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Make your spring/summer garage sale the talk of the neighborhood
Mastering Competitive Bidding Wars in Real Estate
Maximize Your Home’s Appeal: 5 Staging Tips for Impressing Potential Buyers
Meet 2022’s Plants of the Year
Money is tight. Struggling to make your mortgage payment?
Mortgage loans for medical professionals
Mortgage rates too high? Check out 3 government-backed loan programs
Mortgage terms every first-time homebuyer needs to know
Most common defects found during the home inspection
Moving? How to make it stress-free for your pets
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Navigating Buyer’s Market and Seller’s Market Dynamics for Your Home in Santa Cruz: How It Impacts Your Real Estate Goals
Navigating Delayed Negotiations: Strategies for Smooth Real Estate Transactions
Navigating Multiple Offers: A Seller’s Guide
Navigating the Current Real Estate Market: A Buyer’s Guide to Success
Navigating the offer to purchase a home
Need a new water heater? Consider a tankless version
Need an electrician? Avoid these 4 common mistakes when hiring
Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
New homeowner? Common home repairs and what they cost
Not all home upgrades are potential budget busters
Now is the ideal time to aerate your lawn
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On the cheap: Spruce up your home this spring
On the fence about selling your home?
On the fence about selling your home? The time to jump is NOW!
Open house? How to prepare your home for the big day
Organizer Login
Our Home Selling System
Outdoor entertaining? Get rid of mosquitos naturally
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Pets have accidents: Here’s how to clean them from carpet
Pick a project to get a head start on your spring home sale
Planning on selling in spring? Remember what they say about the early bird
Post-holiday storage and cleaning hacks
Pretty but deadly holiday plants
Privacy Policy
Protect your belongings while your home is on the market
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Quick and easy tips to get your home ready for a last-minute showing
Quick fixes for a stinky home
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Real estate FAQ: What are loan origination fees?
Real Estate Glossary for the First Time Homebuyer
Real Estate Market Predictions for 2024: Navigating the Path Ahead
Renting vs Buying a Home
Retirees: Check out the benefits of downsizing
Retiring? Sell that house and buy a condo
Reverse Mortgage vs. Home Equity Line of Credit
Rising interest rates and how they impact the home sale
Rising Trends in Interior Design
Roof problems don’t need to keep you from the house of your dreams
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San Jose
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Down payment assistance
Scotts Valley
Sellers Disclosure Made Easy: What You Need to Disclose
Selling a Home is NOT a DIY Project
Selling under the influence of kids
Selling your home when it’s hard to let go
Selling your home? 3 things you need to do during the week leading up to closing
Selling your home? Avoid these 3 popular renovation projects
Selling your home? Check out the 5 best home fixes for the money
Selling your home? Get ready for the legal paperwork
Selling your home? How to prepare it for the photographer
Selling your home? Take these 3 steps to an irresistible garage
Selling your home? What to look for in a listing agent
Selling your house? Decluttering can pay off big with the perfect garage sale
Shopping for a home? Pay attention to the neighborhood
Should I buy a home with a septic system?
Should I buy a new or an existing home?
Should I buy first or sell first?
Should I sell my home during a recession?
Should you buy a house before you sell the current one or wait?
Should You Skip the Home Inspection to Win a Bidding War?
Should you Use the Seller’s Agent when Buying a Home?
Sick of renting? Take these Easy Steps to Homeownership
Simple ways to save money on cooling costs this summer
Smart Home Technology Trends: Creating a Future-Ready Living Space
Smart Strategies to Save for a Down Payment on Your Dream Home
Soquel
Spiff up your home’s landscaping for an Autumn sale
Spruce up your patio this weekend
Staging your home for video tours
Starter Homes vs. Forever Homes
Step-by-step guide to a successful move
Still haven’t found your dream home? Consider a fixer-upper
Stop the Drip! A Simple Guide to Fixing a Dripping Kitchen Faucet
Strategies for Selling a House in Poor Condition: How to Attract Buyers
Struggling to buy a home? Consider multi-gen living
Summer is on the way: Is your home ready?
Sustainable Home Upgrades: Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Ideas
Sweat Equity in Real Estate: What It Is and How It Works
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Tasks most homeowners neglect when getting the house ready to sell
The 3 Most Important Real Estate Documents You’ll Sign
The 3 most popular vegetables to grow in a pandemic garden
The 4 basics of spring cleaning
The 4 most common mortgage mistakes that homebuyers make
The Best Ways to Get a Shine on a Laminate Floor
The cost vs. benefit of buying a new-build home
The costs and benefits of staging a home for sale
The COVID-19 scammers are out in full force: How to avoid becoming a victim
The dangers of relying on first impressions when shopping for a home
The gardening season starts now!
The HOA: Get to know the basics
The home inspection: which repairs are mandatory?
The home shopping wish list for families
The Impact of Interest Rates on the Real Estate Market
The Impact of Remote Work on Housing Choices
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality: How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Eco-Friendly
The key to understanding the housing market: There is no such thing as a stupid question
The lead based paint disclosure
The life expectancy of home appliances
The number one reason you should take more interest in your condo’s HOA
The nuts and bolts of the home inspection
The nuts and bolts of the mortgage process
The Pitfalls of Automated Home Values: Why They Often Get it Wrong
The Pros and Cons of Adjustable-rate Mortgages
The pros and cons of gas vs. electric ranges (and the best time to buy them)
The Pros and Cons of Paying off your Mortgage Early
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home in the Winter
The Real Estate Commission: A detailed explanation
The Right Way to Remove Wallpaper
The Savvy Homebuyer’s Guide: Performing a DIY Home Inspection (in Addition to Hiring a Pro)
The smart way to shop for a mortgage lender
The tools every homeowner needs
The truth about air duct cleaning
There’s a reason it’s called a ‘starter home’
There’s more to buying a home than taking on a monthly mortgage payment
Things to consider when you want to buy a house with a pool
Think you can’t buy a home? Think again
Thinking about home renovations? Read this first
Thinking of buying a home? This is the perfect time to work on your credit score
Time to downsize? Check out the incredible advantages
Tips for grocery shopping safety and success
Tips for National Preparedness Month
Tips to close your pool
Tips to consider when it’s time to purchase homeowners insurance
Tips to create the ideal home-study space for your child
Tips to find amazing used furniture deals online
Tips to protect your dog when it’s hot outside
Title: 5 Essential Tips for Negotiating Closing Costs on New Construction Homes in Los Gatos
Top 5 ways to lose money on your home sale
Top Home Selling Myths Debunked
Torn Between two houses: how to choose?
Tour homes for sale like a pro
Two deadly homebuyer and seller mistakes
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Uh-oh – not the foundation! What to look for, who to call and what you’ll pay
Understanding foreclosure rates and their impact on the housing market
Understanding Pre-Listing Inspections: What Sellers Need to Know
Understanding Property Taxes
Understanding the Average Down Payment when Buying a Home
Understanding the Closing Process: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Understanding the Option Period in Real Estate Transactions: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Umbrella Insurance Policies: Who Needs Them and Why?
Unexpected windfall? Treat your home to an upgrade that will pay for itself
Unlocking the Doors to Financial Freedom: The Benefits of Owning vs. Renting in Today’s Real Estate Market
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Use your senses to detect problems with your home’s pipes
Use your VA benefits to purchase a home
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Virtual Home Tours: A Window Into Your Dream Home
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Wait! Don’t leave for vacation until you follow these tips to secure your home
Watch out for the latest scams!
Ways to lower your house payment
Welcome To My Real Estate Blog!
What are loan origination fees?
What are the disadvantages of a home loan modification?
What color should I paint my house before selling?
What happens if your offer on a home is rejected?
What is a 1031 Exchange?
What Is a Property Survey? Exploring Its Importance in Real Estate Transactions
What is due diligence when buying a home and why it’s so important
What is home equity?
What is PMI (or MIP) and how do I get rid of it?
What Makes a Perfect Luxury Condo?
What questions should I ask real estate agents?
What to consider when buying a used refrigerator
What to consider when you inherit a home
What to do if you can’t make your mortgage payments
What to do if your mortgage application is denied
What to do when the power goes out
What to expect from the 2021 housing market
What to expect in the 2022 housing market
What to Expect When Downsizing: Tips for a Smooth Transition
What to Know About Buying a Home with Solar Panels
What to know about fire prevention – Be safe in the kitchen
What to pay attention to in a neighborhood
What you need to know about your home warranty
What you need to know about a home warranty
What you need to know about aging in place
What you need to know about buying a home during a recession
What you need to know about carbon monoxide in the home
What you need to know about discrimination in mortgage lending
What you need to know about home generators
What you need to know about homeowner’s associations
What you need to know about mortgage interest rates
What you need to know about the 2020 housing market
What you need to know before you buy a vacation home
What you need to learn about a home before committing to buy it
What’s a conforming loan?
What’s behind rising home prices?
What’s going on in the real estate market?
What’s happening there between the curb and your home’s front door?
When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully
Why is my smoke detector making noise?
Why is Professional Photography Essential for Real Estate Listings?
Why NOW is the time to make your real estate move
Why Some Homes Sell Faster than Others
Wild Weather is no Excuse to Hibernate in Winter
Winter brings out bargain hunters in the real estate market
Winter Home Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Investment
Winter road trip? Tips on what to take along in case of emergency
Working from home? 5 tips to make your home office more efficient
Working in the gig economy? How to get a mortgage
Working on the house? Talk to your insurance agent first
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Yes, Americans are still buying and selling homes
Yes, you can love it AND leave it
Yes, you can over-improve a house and lose value in the process
You may not notice them, but your home has eyesores
Your 6-step early spring lawn schedule
Your down payment: What are “seasoned and sourced funds?”
Your handy real estate glossary
Your HOA Gobbledygook decoder