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What you should know about rising interest rates

What you should know about rising interest rates

Homeowners planning to refinance and buyers searching for a home may have an idea of what’s in store for them with regards to interest rates, but they never really know until they lock in a rate. This is in part because rates can change direction fast, and when they...

How to Watch Out for Poisons in Your Home

How to Watch Out for Poisons in Your Home

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90% of exposures to poisons occur inside the home. Almost all are preventable, if you follow some simple guidelines. Look for the poison label on products you buy. Visually, it’s a skull and cross...

What Does a Property Surveyor Do?

What Does a Property Surveyor Do?

Property Surveyors, sometimes referred to as land Surveyors, play a vital role in the real estate world. They are the professionals who determine or confirm the exact boundaries of a property. Will you need to deal with a Property Surveyor when selling your home? You...

2017 Decorating Trends

2017 Decorating Trends

I love seeing how the styles shift from year to year, we have seen a lot of gray the last few years.  Looks like green is the trend for 2017! Click below to read the article: The Decorating Trends to Look for in 2017 - Vogue

Your Exit Plan in Case of a Fire

Your Exit Plan in Case of a Fire

In almost every movie featuring a house on fire, the actors seem to be able to move around the house and see just fine, while beating back flames with a shirt or coat. Of course, that’s not what happens in real fires.  When there’s fire in a home, there is typically...

Will an Open House Help Sell your Home?

Will an Open House Help Sell your Home?

You’ve probably seen signs around the area for Open Houses. You may have even attended a few. These are open invitations for potential buyers to drop by on a certain day and time, to check out the property and get more information. When you’re listing your home for...

Should You Worry About Moisture on Windows?

Should You Worry About Moisture on Windows?

You’re standing by your window admiring the view. Then you notice it. Moisture has built-up around the edges of the glass. Should you worry? It all depends on the reason for the build up. Assuming you have traditional double-pane glass in your windows, there are a few...

Selling Your Home in a Crowded Market

Selling Your Home in a Crowded Market

When you’re about to sell your home, it may be disheartening to see so many other properties for sale in your neighborhood. You may be thinking, “That’s a lot of competition! Will our property get noticed?” Fortunately, there are many proven strategies for standing...

Tips to Make Your Property for Sale in Napa Stand Out from the Rest

Tips to Make Your Property for Sale in Napa Stand Out from the Rest

Selling your home can be stressful, particularly when there appears to be an abundance of property for sale in Napa. Standing out amongst the competition may seem difficult; however, here are a few tips to help your Napa, CA, real estate get noticed. The Right...

Home improvement: What’s old is New Again

Home improvement: What’s old is New Again

Fall is a popular time for home improvement as people think about impressing their guests during the holidays. It is also a time for change, which makes the current trends in home decor so unique. Simply put, what's old is new again. Homeowners are gravitating to...

4 Great Ways to Create an Outdoor Living Space

4 Great Ways to Create an Outdoor Living Space

Whether you plan to live in your home for years to come, or have an upcoming listing on your mind, now could be a great time to create an outdoor living space. Today more than ever, homeowners are seeking ways to maximize the footprint of their home - both inside the...

Down Payment Assistance

Down Payment Assistance

There are some great opportunities available for buyers that may be eligible for the City of Napa down payment assistance program! Down Payment Assistance Workshop coming up in October and November! June 3, 2016 With interest rates still at historically low levels,...

4 Questions Smart Homeowners Must Ask Remodelers

4 Questions Smart Homeowners Must Ask Remodelers

(BPT) - If you're like millions of Americans, you're doing some sort of home improvement project within the next year. Have you thought about how you'll select your remodeler? Don't be wooed by beautiful before-and-after photos - they are created to grab your...

Finding the List Price “Tipping Points”

Finding the List Price “Tipping Points”

Setting the right list price for a home is a mystery for many sellers. How do you begin to determine what buyers are likely to pay for your property? After all, no two homes are exactly alike. Yet, setting the right price is crucial. You need to avoid the two price...

Tips for creating a multi-purpose home office space

Tips for creating a multi-purpose home office space

Many Americans feel working from home would be a dream job, and more than one-third are already living that dream; 37 percent of U.S. workers telecommute, according to Gallup. However, unless you're a full-time telecommuter or an entrepreneur running a business from...

Finding an Honest Home Improvement Contractor

Finding an Honest Home Improvement Contractor

You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips: Find out if he...

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