Two years ago, my wife and I decided it was time to overhaul our almost 50 year-old kitchen. We made plans to remove several walls, add an island, move the sink, under-mount lights and electrical outlets, and install all new cabinetry, including an oversized pantry. We had everything figured out to a t, and then we […]
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8 Misconceptions When Buying Directly from a Listing Agent
The longer I’m in this business, the more I hear people who want to buy a home say, “I just like to call the listing agent and have them take care of me.” This is a shocking statement. Why? Because buying a home is a legal transaction, and when a legal transaction takes place, you […]
Pet Mania: Why your cat is going to pick your next house
Yes, you read that right. Your cat (or dog, chinchilla, or any other pet you have) is going to pick out your next home. How do I know that? From some crazy statistics the National Association of REALTORS® recently published. Here are some of the key points: “Sixty-one percent of U.S. households have an animal or […]
Homes in Riverside School District are selling FAST
Recently at an office meeting, my broker was talking to a colleague and asked him what homes his clients were looking for. His response? “Anything in Riverside School District.” He’s not the only one. It seems that everyone is looking to move to Riverside SD, and it’s understandable why. It’s a great school district in an area […]