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Attitudes of Millennial Real Estate Buyers
Make fun of us all you want, but there’s no denying the fact that Millenials now make up the majority of the economy. More importantly, their economic strength as a group seems to be growing by the day. As of 2019, Millennials make up approximately 37 percent of home buyers… that’s a bigger share than... Read More
Housing Density: Why Is It Important?
This post has been originally published by the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors. As our region continues to experience a prolonged housing crisis, creativity and political fortitude are required to address our region’s lack of housing supply. Space for development is limited, and therefore increasing neighborhood density and infill housing is of paramount importance. Infill housing does not... Read More
What Is a Co-Borrower?
If you’re worried about whether you can get a loan on your own, having a co-borrower can take a lot of the stress off. Because there are two people applying for the loan, the lender has a lot more potential assets to consider and two different credit scores. In most cases, the co-borrower on a... Read More
Outdoor Fireplace 101
Adding an outdoor fireplace can be a great way to liven up your backyard or patio area. Not only do outdoor fireplaces provide a unique visual aesthetic, they can also serve a functional purpose. Even though it’s outside in the open air, the heat produced by an outdoor fireplace can actually keep the surrounding... Read More
Stress-Free Homes Are a Trending Niche
Whether it’s a luxurious $45 million estate in California or a modest $250,000 two-bedroom house in Ohio, marketing a home’s stress-relieving qualities is a growing trend. Today, developers, builders, and interior designers are trying to make homes that offer that soft landing at the end of a day.. Homeowners need it—about 8 in 10 Americans... Read More
What’s the deal with Granny Flats?
We’ve been asked more and more lately about Granny Flats, also known as Accessory Dwelling Units; What are they, how did they exist, and can I build one on my property? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are a secondary small dwelling right on the same grounds (or attached to) your regular single-family house, such as: an apartment over the... Read More
What Do You Know About Airflow?
Air filtration is an important part of your home’s ventilation system. Without an air filter in place, dust and other airborne particles would be distributed throughout your ductwork. This could aggravate allergies, build up on your vents to reduce airflow and possibly even create bigger problems over time. This doesn’t mean that you can just... Read More
5 Hottest Paint Colors of 2019
Every year, designers around the world look forward to the reveal of Pantone’s new Color of the Year. Similarly, interior designers await the rollout of new color palettes from major paint companies. These rollouts require color stylists to carefully analyze global and societal trends from the runway, varying lifestyles, and demographics. Consumer Reports recently predicted... Read More
3 Seller Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make
Selling your home is an emotional part of life. We want you to be as prepared as possible. We’ll make sure you won’t make these 3 mistakes sellers most commonly make. 1. Attachment Issues Problem: You love your home, and expect buyers to see all the irreplaceable memories that you shared in it. This attachment... Read More
How Buying A Home Increases Your Wealth
It’s not difficult to understand that unless you have the ability to live rent-free, then you are paying for someone’s mortgage. Whether it’s your landlord’s or your own, someone is reaping the benefits. There are many great perks that come with owning a home. Every month you pay your mortgage, you are paying off some... Read More