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Best Practices: Renovating for Baby Boomer Homebuyers
Renovating your home can sometimes be difficult, and costly. If you’re not careful, these costs may not only but a dent in your wallet, but even the prospective buyers looking to buy the home. Without a doubt, each generation of homebuyer couldn’t be more unique in their in their specific tastes and wants, and it…
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Rising Rental Prices in Orange County: What it means for Local Housing
If there is one trend that has been a major factor in the housing market, it’s rental prices. Across the country, rent costs on homes have seen to increase significantly, showing little-to-no sign of slowing down. One area that describes this upswing in rentals perfectly, is none other than sunny Southern California. Analysis of the…
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Neighborhood Overview: Irvine
City of Irvine When you think of the best place to raise a family, many factors come into play. The location of the city, community amenities, safety, economy, and schools, just to name a few. These are key factors for many prospective homebuyers, and Irvine more than fulfills these needs. From the outstanding safety rating…
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6 Best Air Purifying Plants to Grow in Your Home
Gardening is not for the faint of heart. Many of us know (either by experience, or sheer horror stories), that potting and growing plants is a daunting and consistent task. However, despite the difficulty present in growing some of these plants, not all of them are so hard to manage. The best part? Many of…
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7 Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Second Home
For many, buying a second home is a major milestone. Not only have they established financial stability for themselves, but now have an opportunity to grow their investments. We all know that real estate investments, given the historical price trends, are generally solid financial decisions. All too often, however, people tend to make rash decisions…
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2017 Housing Market Forecast: What to Expect
Last year saw an array of ups and downs, not only in real estate, but the world. Whether in politics or the economy, 2016 was definitely a year for the books. All these national and international factors played a role in the housing market as well, as new trends started to emerge. Millennials became homebuyers,…
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10 Best Cities for Employment and Job Growth
If there was one thing that was clear in 2016, it is that many new cities saw increases in job growth. Additionally, many of the same cities as previous years also saw consistent and steady expansion. For millennials and non-millennials alike, one challenge has been finding the right place to explore employment and job growth…
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4 Best Night Views in Orange County
For those of us living in Orange County, we know there isn’t a lack of scenic views. With beaches and mountains just a stone’s throw (no pun intended), OC is known for some of the most breathtaking views in California (and arguably, the world). This list of night views in Orange County are sure to…
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6 Key Open House Questions for Homebuyers
Whether you’re an open house expert and have been to dozens, or if it’s your first one, there are certain questions every potential buyer should ask. Both for the safety of your investment, and so no problems arise in the future, every buyer should come prepared with a list of basic questions. These can include…
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6 Best Places to Invest in Rental Properties in 2017
With the housing market looking to be back on track, and many cities growing at rapid rates, a lot of people are thinking about places to invest in rental properties in the new year. Often times, these opportunities allow us to look at outperforming cities, and help us get a jump start on investment potentials.…
