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How to Overcome Common Challenges to Selling a Condo

June 29, 2020

Selling your home can present obstacles for anyone, but selling a condo often has unique challenges. Stringent HOA rules, shared walls, and special lending woes are among the reasons you need to work with a realtor or independent buyer who understands condo sales. While selling a condo can be a headache, you can create smoother … Continued

How to Take Effective Real Estate Photos

June 27, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

Taking real estate photos is one thing. Taking photos that actually help you sell your house faster takes some strategy. Professional real estate photos can help you find a buyer 32% faster than a listing without professional snaps. Does that pique your interest? Fortunately, taking professional-level photos doesn’t necessarily mean hiring an outside. You may … Continued

Which Is Better? A Foreclosure or Short Sale of Your Sacramento House?

June 23, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

We all have rough times every now and again. As a property owner, having a rough time may mean losing the biggest investment of your life: your Sacramento house. If you are unable to make your mortgage and insurance payments, you are about to be facing foreclosure with your lender if you miss a certain … Continued

Is 2020 a Good Time to Refinance Your Home?

June 22, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

Times are wild… in the world, and in real estate. You’re just trying to keep your job, stay COVID-free, and hopefully get in some physically distanced fun. And yet, the logistics of life keep moving along — such as home mortgage payments and student loans and other everyday financial details. If you want to refinance … Continued

What You Should Know About Dealing With Probate Real Estate in Sacramento

June 16, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

Dealing with a probate property in Sacramento? You probably have a lot of questions, and not so many answers. Luckily, California Family Homebuyers is here to help. Below, we offer some information about properties caught in probate and the best ways to handle the process. What Is Probate? Probate is the legal process that sometimes … Continued

5 Things You Should Do To Sell Your House Fast In Sacramento

June 9, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

You could be selling your house for any number of reasons, but once you decide you want to sell, of course, you want to sell your house fast in Sacramento. Here are some things you should do to sell your house fast in Sacramento. Appropriate Asking Price The number one thing that will sell your … Continued

Sell Your Unwanted House in Sacramento to Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates

June 2, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

The world is upside down. Working from home is now the norm and the kids will go back to school… eventually? 2020 has been a year of uncertainty, but COVID-19 has not stopped real estate from trucking along. In fact, 2020 might be just the right time to sell you home and take advantage of … Continued

How to Pay Off Your Student Loans Quickly If You Are a Homeowner in Sacramento

May 26, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

A lot of people have student loan balances hanging over their heads. Are you one of them? Your student loan debt can make handling other payments — including your home mortgage — more challenging. Here are some ways to quickly pay off your student loans if you are a homeowner in Sacramento. Stick to the … Continued

How to Quickly Boost Your Retirement Fund If You’re Homeowner In Sacramento

May 19, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

Is your retirement fund woefully underfunded? Maybe it’s nonexistent. Starting a retirement fund while you’re young is ideal, but it’s never too late to start. Being a homeowner gives you some extra leverage to saving for your later years. Here are ways to quickly boost your retirement fund if you are a homeowner in Sacramento. … Continued

4 Reasons Why It’s Better to Sell Your House Directly vs. Hiring a Sacramento Real Estate Agent

May 12, 2020

By Seth Carlsen

You’ve decided it’s time to sell. You keep asking yourself if you should hire an agent to sell your house in Sacramento, California. Do you want to pay large commissions? How long are you willing to wait for the house to receive an offer? How long will it take to close? What sort of repairs … Continued