Often home sellers fall prey to myths that don't always match the reality of the housing market. Here are a few that Realtor.com...

Styles change from year to year and this year is no exception. Take a look at some current decor trends for 2017....... Monochrome...

Freddie Mac has announced a new program allowing some home buyers to skip a traditional appraisal, which could lower the fees the buyers...

Not every market is like our California market! In some cities, buyers have actually seen prices drop in recent months. Though the...

I try and stay up to date on real estate news both locally and nationally but often the news can be contradictory and things seem to...

When remodeling your home, it's always good to check up on current trends and find out what is popular and what is not. If you are...

Good news for the market! Based on an article in Realtor Magazine, home sellers in the second quarter of this year sold their properties...

MLS gives each property a walk score rating so the closer you are to town, the higher the rating. Urban living is not for everyone but...

Here's an article from Realtor Magazine that talks about foreign buyers in the US market....

Good news for the real estate market. Seller optimism rises!

Understand the difference between an online estimate and the an analysis created by a real estate professional

It's always good to get a referral when you are looking for a contractor or vendor and using the tips below will help you make the right...

Vacant land is a scarce commodity and we have a lot of homes that are 60 years and older. Tear downs are a new reality as buyers try and cre

Last September we were all concerned about the consequences of the first interest rate hike in years. The Fed was predicting 4 rate hikes...

Every month we tentatively open our utility bills and hope for the best. Coastal summers are cool so we don't have to worry about air...

For those of you with college aged kids, housing can be a huge part of their annual expenses. I was shocked to find that my niece was...

With driver-less cars in the news, Roomba sweeping floors and Alexa acting as your household assistant..

Here is some interesting information about cost of living rates in the US. No surprise to any of us......California ranks in the top...

Based on the real estate frenzy that the Bay Area has experienced over the past few years, you might be surprised to know that the US...

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Do you know the origin of this day? According to Wikipedia, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's...