11 WAYS TO CREATE A WELCOMING FRONT ENTRANCE FOR UNDER $100

11 WAYS TO CREATE A WELCOMING FRONT ENTRANCE FOR UNDER $100 First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it...

Interest Rate Conundrums

INTEREST RATE CONUNDRUMS By: Lawrence Yun Rising interest rates are not dampening enthusiasm about the housing market. In a recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS®, 47 percent of consumers said it was good time to buy and 39 percent said it was a good...

What Are “Comparables” in Real Estate All About?

For sellers to come up with an accurate listing price and buyers to determine an appropriate offer price, “comparables” need to be a part of the real estate process. These “comps” are essential for determining a home’s market value, and without them, coming up with a...

8 Things You Need to Do After Closing a Real Estate Deal

8 Things You Need to Do After Closing a Real Estate Deal   After searching for a new home, negotiating an offer, and going through escrow, buyers are aware of the steps that need to be taken to ensure a successful transaction. But the work isn’t over just yet. As...