The purchase of a home is unlike almost any other transaction. Not only does a large amount of money have to exchange hands, but important legal documents need to be drawn up and exchanged as well to ensure the entire process is following every regulation...
As the state of California descends into an indefinite dry spell, extreme measures are being taken in order to conserve the maximum amount of water. With pleas from Governor Jerry Brown, California home owners had been encouraged to voluntarily cut water usage by as much...
In the search for a new home, there are those features that do their part to lure in almost any home buyer. Fun amenities such as swimming pools or trampolines, charming accents such as antique or vintage features or even just a being a big,...
As a resource for home buyers and sellers, real estate agents often find themselves answering some very interesting questions about the housing market and its tendencies. One of the most common of these queries: What is the best time to buy or sell a home? While...
The world of retail is rapidly evolving with the advent of companies like Amazon, eBay and Netflix, that only exist on the internet. The rise in e-tailing has affected the way that a lot of businesses are operating and, in turn, is drastically changing their...
Wells Fargo Funding has embraced the idea that with big business prospects comes big innovation as the mortgage giant has recently approved a wider acceptance of e-signatures on most mortgage-related documents. As business dealings expand with advancements being made in technology nearly every day, e-signature has...
With so much available information online surrounding property listings, some sellers have backed away from hosting traditional open houses. But real estate experts say, “Not so fast!” Hosting an open house is still a very practical way to help market a home. Here’s a closer...
Earth Day is in just a couple weeks and is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is observed in over 190 countries. Help do your part today, and every day to protect the environment! Earth Day Facts: Energy Star rated LED light bulbs use...
The bipartisan flood insurance bill overwhelmingly passed through the House on March 4, just a month after the Senate passed similar legislation on January 27. The legislation will block major upticks in insurance premiums for home owners who live in high-risk flood areas. The Senate...