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Unique Features That Buyers Look for In a Home
Buying a home that stands apart is what Bay Area home buyers are looking for in this competitive housing market. There are several original features that families or individuals purchasing a Danville home look for when viewing residences. Here are a selection...
Video Blog: Karen’s Weekend Picks: 10/20-10/22
October 31 may be Halloween but the fun starts long beforehand! This weekend is a great time to take in one of the haunted activities around the Bay from the Theme Parks to local stores. Discovery Kingdom has Fright Fest. California Great America has the Halloween...
Video Blog: Staging
What are the benefits of staging and should a home seller do it? One benefit to staging your home is that it can appeal to a larger selection of potential buyers. Staging presents your home in the best light possible and shows buyers what the full potential of the...
Organize Your Pantry Quickly
Go behind closed doors and organize the area in your home that speaks to hungry stomachs. With children looking for snacks and hasty grocery unloading, the pantry in your Danville home might need some updating. Luckily, the pantry and food storage areas in your...
Video Diary: Karen’s Weekend Picks: 10/13-15/2017
After Fleet week last weekend, I want to suggest a couple of theater productions this weekend. The Wizard of Oz is playing at the California Theater while Cabaret is showing at the Contra Costa Civic Theater. Both are wonderful plays. If theater is not your...
Video Diary: Prequalified vs. Preapproval
What is the difference between getting prequalified vs. pre-approved? The key differences are the amount of information you provide and whether we run your credit. Each of these processes serves a key purpose. Prequalification is an initial step to help individuals...
Neighborhood Features That Increase Your Home Value
The Bay Area neighborhood amenities and attractions that you enjoy in communities such as Danville, Alamo, and San Ramon could also significantly boost the value of your home. Many people focus on buying a Bay Area home because of the neighborhood features that...
Video Diary: Karen’s Weekend Picks – 10/7-8/17
This weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the year as it is Fleet Week in the Bay Area. There are so many events that I couldn’t even begin to tell you all of them. However, I will highlight a couple of my favorites. If you love dancing, check out the music,...
Video Blog: Jumbo Loans – Less than Perfect Credit
How to get a jumbo loan with less than perfect credit.
Mini Home Makeovers You Can Complete Quickly
Making small and attainable changes to the décor of your Bay Area home can revamp the style of your home quickly. Simple alterations that can be completed in a weekend will make a huge difference on a small budget. From painting the front door to framing art,...
Video blog: Buying a New Home
Have you always dreamed of owning your own home? Are the annual increases in rent frustrating you? Do you think you can’t own a home? It is not uncommon for many people to misunderstand or not have all the information for how easy it can be to own your own home. Don’t...
Video blog: Karen’s Weekend Picks 9/23-24/2017
Do you love candy? Are you a fan of jelly beans? This Saturday is the 2017 Candypalooza. This is a free festival of all things sweet. There are free tastings, complimentary tours of the Jelly Belly factory, local music acts, Carnival rides, midway games, and craft...