Sacramento Real Estate Blog

7 Causes of Roof Leaks (And How to Fix Them)

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Is there anything worse than being tucked into bed, snug as a bug, and then hearing water dripping somewhere nearby? You check the bathroom sinks to get rid of the annoying noise, but it’s worse than you feared: you have a roof leak. Not only do roof leak issues put your home’s furniture, flooring, and … Continued

7 Tips for Selling Your Home in 2020

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If you’ve got a “New Year, New Home” attitude, listen up. Selling a house in 2020 comes with some specific advantages and challenges. Between the current mortgage rates, most likely buyers, and popular amenities, you may need to adjust your strategy from the last time you sold a property. If you’re selling your first home, … Continued

What Can You Do When Your House is Not Selling?

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You put your house on the market and you expected the offers to start rolling in… but they didn’t. Or maybe you accepted an offer but it fell through in escrow. When you’re ready to move but you can’t find a buyer, frustration sets in fast. What are you supposed to do when your house … Continued

How Hard Is It to Sell Your Home Yourself?

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Most people go through a real estate agent when they want to sell a property, but younger generations are increasingly interested in selling their home without professional help.  According to a Zillow report, 36% of Millennials and 26% of Gen Xers are willing to sell their property as the owner. Even 22% of Baby Boomers … Continued

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

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You spent some time winterizing your house — but are you ready for spring time? The rain, wind, and cooler temps that happen from November through February can wreak havoc on a number of different essential systems and materials at your home. Even if you did your best to prepare for winter, you should still … Continued

How to Add Curb Appeal During Winter

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When you’re selling your home, adding curb appeal is a must-do. If someone drives by your house and thinks “Erm, no thanks,” they’ll never make it past the driveway. Creating curb appeal in the summer is simple. The weather in Sacramento may be super hot, but it’s still largely on your side. You can keep … Continued

Staging Tips for Selling Your Home in 2020

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Are you ready to move on up and out in 2020? When it comes to getting a buyer fast, there is perhaps nothing more important than how you stage your home. Staging is all about strategically decorating and arranging your home in a way that makes it appealing to a potential buyer. You want people … Continued

How to Prevent Ice on Windows in Your Home (And Why You Should)

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When nighttime temperatures start to drop in Northern California, you’ll notice dew and even frost on your car’s windshield in the morning. But what about your home’s windows? We don’t get snow storms in Sacramento, but that doesn’t mean your picture windows are safe. You may not worry about frost and ice on your panes … Continued

New Year, New Home? Tips for Moving This Spring

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Take a moment, look around. Are you in the home of your dreams, or underwater in a home you can’t afford or living in a house that’s way too small for your growing family? If you can imagine yourself somewhere different next year — now is the time to start planning. Spring births not more … Continued