When buying a house, especially your first home, it's all too easy to make impulsive decisions and fail to "see the forest for the trees." Although it's impossible to ignore your emotional reactions to a house for sale, it's vital to look at the big picture and make sure there are no red flags being ignored or glossed over....

Photo by Zhanzat Mamytova via Pexels Many of today's fashionable life coaches tell us that cluttered environments mess with our sense of peace and calm, our focus, and our productivity. Plenty of gurus and television hosts urge us to declutter our desks and homes. And overall, they're right. Research does support the concept that a having a tidy...

Believe it or not, home sellers may encounter many expenses after they list their residences. These costs include: 1. Home Cleaning and Maintenance Costs Before you start showing your residence to prospective buyers, it often is beneficial to clean your house. As such, you may need to purchase assorted cleaning supplies. Or, you can always hire a professional home...

If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...

A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a buyer, as it enables him or her to walk through a residence and find out what a house is all about. At the same time, a single home showing may be insufficient. Ultimately, there are many reasons why you may want to schedule a follow-up house showing, and these include:...

Not all smart home devices are created equal. If you wind up paying a high price for a smart home gadget you do not need, you risk wasting precious time and resources. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make informed smart home device purchases, such as: 1. Consider Your Smart Home Device Needs The needs...

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay A neighborhood is a neighborhood. And a business district is a business district, right? Unfortunately, it's not so cut and dry. There are actually nine major zoning types in most areas. And these can impact things like home use, home value, and property taxes. Zoning can change over time. Let's explore the five...

After you accept an offer to purchase your house, a buyer and his or her real estate agent likely will want to conduct a property inspection. Although the mere thought of a home inspection may cause a property seller to stress, it is important to understand the importance of an inspection for both sellers and buyers. Now, let's take...

There are many state-of-the-art smart home devices at your disposal. At the same time, there is no shortage of vendors that sell smart home devices in cities and towns nationwide. Ultimately, it is a good idea to shop around for a smart home device. If you evaluate a variety of smart home device vendors, you can boost the likelihood...

Beautiful single level gem located on an acre of flat gentle land. Vintage Oak Trees throughout parcel. Detached two car garage. Located close to downtown Lakeport, Schools and Shopping. Great floor plan with three bedrooms a den(4th bedroom) and two baths. All Stainless Appliances and Granite Counters in the kitchen. Spacious master bath has jetted tub and walk in shower. Plenty of room for toys and storage.Seasonal Creek. Dog Kennel. On Demand Hot Water. Central Heat and Air. Manufactured Home on Permanent...

Beautiful single level gem located on an acre of flat gentle land. Vintage Oak Trees throughout parcel. Detached two car garage. Located close to downtown Lakeport, Schools and Shopping. Great floor plan with three bedrooms a den(4th bedroom) and two baths. All Stainless Appliances and Granite Counters in the kitchen. Spacious master bath has jetted tub and walk in shower. Plenty of room for toys and storage.Seasonal Creek. Dog Kennel. On Demand Hot Water. Central Heat and Air. Manufactured Home on Permanent...

This beautiful custom Shook & Waller re-build in the Coffey Park neighborhood is sure to please. Bright and airy this home boasts loads of natural light. Highlights include: swinging benches on the Trex front porch, to the cutest kitchen pantry to the bright and cheerful colors. Gas fireplace, quartz counters, luxury vinyl plank floors, stainless steel appliances and loads of space. Fully fenced perimeter for privacy, this home sits on a big lot and is walking distance to Coffey Park, Schaffer School, Moonlight Brewery and Vertex. Easy access to freeways and shopping. Accepting all offers. Sellers are motivated. Don't miss out on this...