Photo by Sue Smith via Shutterstock Choosing what to upgrade or fix in, on or around your home can be a complicated process. Changes fall into two categories – things that increase or decrease value (or sale price) and things that increase or decrease salability (or how willing people are to pay full price for it). Before you...

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping up with maintenance can be a serious challenge. But by focusing on simple maintenance tasks, you can put your best foot forward as you’re trying to improve your home and keep it lasting for many years to come. Keep Up on Plumbing Your plumbing...

Photo by Light And Dark Studio via Shutterstock In a seller’s market, comparable sales and competition can drive up a home’s price. This is especially true in a seller’s market where offers from multiple buyers try to outbid each other. And, while this sounds like a fantastic deal for the seller, a low appraisal can kill the deal....

Photo by Mercigod via Shutterstock Earnest money is the amount of money put down for a large purchase. While this is not limited to real estate, it is used frequently in the real estate industry. It’s a sign of good faith from the buyer to the seller and normally constitutes about 1%-5% of the home’s price. How much...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay If you anticipate that you will inherit an estate at some point or if you plan to leave your estate to an heir, it is important to plan for the potential tax implications of that transfer. The federal estate tax is one aspect to consider. Depending on the value of the estate,...

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you must put down a good faith deposit. Several factors determine how much you will need to put down, but it could be as little as $100. In order to have a valid contract, the contract must have “consideration,” or something of value exchanged for the contract. The...

Photo by Mostafa Safadel on Unsplash The penthouse is the pinnacle of real estate in many markets -- and places like New York and Miami -- have plenty of options to choose from. It's easy to get caught up in great decor or fall in love with a view, but there are other considerations as well. Here's what...

Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...

Let's face it – there is no place like California. From its awe-inspiring beaches to Disneyland, Hollywood and other amazing attractions and landmarks, there is a lot to like about the Golden State. As such, there is significant demand for luxury houses in San Francisco, Los Angeles and other California cities and towns. And for those who want to...

Listed by Dream House Realty - DRE# 01867113

Move in to your new home offering privacy and beauty all in one. This one-story home is a gem located 20 minutes from Santa Cruz beaches and 20 minutes to Los Gatos, Silicon Valley area. 540 Tabor Drive is the full package for a home owner's complete enjoyment. The expansive backyard includes a lap pool, with a beautiful, private bay laurel forest backdrop and many areas to enjoy private sunbathing, swimming, and outdoor dining. This home's open floor plan makes it spacious, light and bright. Everything in the home has been updated and is ready for new owners to move in. Within walking distance to local parks, open meadow and local...

Listed by Dream House Realty - DRE# 01867113

Move in to your new home offering privacy and beauty all in one. This one-story home is a gem located 20 minutes from Santa Cruz beaches and 20 minutes to Los Gatos, Silicon Valley area. 540 Tabor Drive is the full package for a home owner's complete enjoyment. The expansive backyard includes a lap pool, with a beautiful, private bay laurel forest backdrop and many areas to enjoy private sunbathing, swimming, and outdoor dining. This home's open floor plan makes it spacious, light and bright. Everything in the home has been updated and is ready for new owners to move in. Within walking distance to local parks, open meadow and local...

Listed by Dream House Realty - DRE# 01867113

Adorable Victorian style home in Maple Park! This home has great style, high ceilings, clean as can be, and freshly painted. 2bedrooms BUT potential for 3. Beautifully updated bathroom/ Jack and Jill style. 1/2 bath off of back patio, great location for parties and BBQ's. HUGE backyard! No Garage but lots of...