The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved

The Importance of Getting Pre-Approved

A common practice that we see a lot with new buyers when they start  looking for a new home is they call a Realtor and start looking at homes they think are in their price range. This can be very hard because when they go to talk to a lender usually things get put into perspective and it does not always align with what the buyer thinks they will qualify for. 

Talking to a lender is truly the first step in the home buying process because they are able to help you understand the price point that you will qualify for without straining yourself as well as develop an avenue to achieve home ownership. We have laid out why it is important to get pre-approved! 

Benefits of Staging a Home

Benefits of Staging a Home

It has come time for you to list your home but you are unsure whether or not staging will benefit the sale of your house. While not all homes need to be staged in order to sell them, there are some benefits to staging a home that can help catch a buyers eye.  

What Are Contingencies?

What Are Contingencies?

Contingencies are something that come up in a real estate transaction and we as Realtors sometimes forget that this is an abstract concept to our clients. Hopefully this will provide a little more clarity into what contingencies are and what their purpose is in a real estate transaction. 

Recommended Home Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Home Maintenance Schedule

Owning a home is amazing but the maintenance that goes along with homeownership can be daunting. We have put together a home maintenance schedule to help keep you on track and give some peace of mind! 

Types of Home Inspections That Buyers Can Do

Types of Home Inspections That Buyers Can Do

Congratulations! Perhaps you just got an offer accepted and you are in escrow or you are just curious about what goes on during escrow. Either way it is important to know what types of inspections you can have done as a buyer so you can move without the anxiety of the unknown. While this is not a complete list of all the inspections possible, here are some of the important inspections that can help clear the air around your new home.

5 Great New Housing Communities in Sacramento

5 Great New Housing Communities in Sacramento

I could go into the many reasons why buying new is a great option, but chances are you know already. So I’m going to skip all that and simply share with you 5 of our favorite new communities in Sacramento. The Creamery by BlackPine Communities 

Writing a Competitive Offer

Writing a Competitive Offer

Securing a home in a seller’s market can be a challenge, but with these tips you can write a winning offer. Pre-Approval Letter Talking to a trusted lender is the first step in purchasing a home, not only because they help narrow down how much 

Why the Holidays are Still a Great Time to Buy

Why the Holidays are Still a Great Time to Buy

The holidays can be a jumbled confusion of planning family events, buying gifts, and baking your little heart out, but amidst all the chaos you can still find yourself a dream home and possibly spend your first holiday season there! Less Competition People get caught 

The Park Neighborhoods of Sacramento

The Park Neighborhoods of Sacramento

Imagine this: It’s a Sunday morning and you have a nice cup of coffee in your hand. You open up your window facing the park. You see the sunlight peeking through the oak trees. Joggers and dog walkers are visible in the distance. The morning