Considering selling your Sacramento home? You may have thought about listing it yourself as For Sale by Owner or FSBO. This means that you will do all of the work to market, show, and sell your home without the assistance…
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders assess two things: your risk as a borrower and any risks associated with the property. While you can influence the former through having a good credit score and low debt-to-income ratio, the latter…
The photos included in your home’s listing are one of the first things that potential buyers look at when browsing through listings. Most will decide to schedule a showing based on photos alone. That’s why putting your home’s best foot…
Looking for a home? It’s not always easy to figure out what to look for, how to search, and ways to get the best deal. Here are a few tips for navigating the home search around Sacramento without losing your…
Getting ready to move to a Sacramento home? This is a fun and exciting time, especially if you are moving into your first home. It can also be stressful and a lot of work. Here are some thoughtful moving tips…
Knowing whether the price is right for a property you’re interested in is vital to avoid problems further down the road. It can be easy to miss though, especially in a hot market. With stiff competition, an overpriced listing can…
Home repairs can get costly and create an unexpected hassle and financial burden. A home warranty is a great way to make those costs more predictable. A home warranty is provided through a third-party company. For a monthly premium, that…
If you are starting your home search as a serious buyer, you want to consider getting pre-approved for a home loan. It requires a bit of work upfront but can streamline the process and make purchasing your home that much…
When you set up your Sacramento mortgage payment, you will likely see different items included. Typically, a monthly mortgage payment is made up of principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. All these items combine to create one payment that goes directly…
Mortgage rates have risen since the beginning of the year. As home prices still remain high and economic uncertainty creeps in, you might be considering pausing your home search. Is that the right move, though? The truth is, no homebuying…
