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Posted on 02/17/2020

How Conforming Loan Limit Increase Affects the Jumbo Market

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay If you bought a house that was over $484,350 prior to 2020, you had to get a jumbo loan, which is a non-conforming loan. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased the limit on conforming loans to $510,400 in most areas. The FHFA also increased the loan limit to $765,600 in some...

Jumbo Loan

Mortgage

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Posted on 02/10/2020

How Much Should I Spend on a Home?

Home prices may vary greatly throughout the country. But, buying a home is most likely the largest purchase you will make in your life. Deciding just how much to spend on your home isn’t just a matter of numbers--it also depends on your lifestyle and long-term goals. In today’s post, I’m going to give you a few ways you...

Buying A Home

Budgeting

Posted on 02/03/2020

3 Home Improvement Products to Make Your Daily Cleaning Easier

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 01/27/2020

Questions to Consider Before You Invest in Home Improvements

Before you sell your home, you may want to invest in property upgrades. That way, you can enhance your residence both inside and out and boost your chances of enjoying a fast, profitable house selling experience. Ultimately, there are many questions to consider prior to investing in home improvements. These questions include: 1. Which home improvements should I prioritize?...

Home Improvements

Selling Your Home

Posted on 01/20/2020

Tips for House Sellers: How to Capture Buyers' Attention

Home sellers sometimes struggle to stir up interest in their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to help your residence capture buyers' attention, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing should engage and inform buyers. Otherwise, an ineffective listing may make it tough for a seller to effectively promote his or...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/13/2020

Is Selling a House Easy?

Selling your house should be a quick, seamless task. Yet the home selling journey varies based on a number of factors, including the condition of a seller's residence and the current state of the housing market. And if you fail to plan ahead for the home selling journey, you may struggle to achieve your desired results. There are several...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/06/2020

Items to Buy Before You List Your Home

For those who want to achieve the best-possible results during the house selling journey, it helps to plan ahead. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready to list your home and enjoy a seamless property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three items that every seller needs to pick up before listing a house. 1. Cleaning...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/30/2019

5 Ways to Display Collectibles in Your Space

Photo by H Wong on Unsplash Your collectibles are important to you, but all too often they tend to be tucked away in a closet attic, or the basement. Why hide all of the things that you spent so much time and care collecting? Instead, find ways to incorporate them into your existing decor so that your house...

Decorating

Home Decor

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Posted on 12/23/2019

How to Get Rid of Stains in Hardwood

Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 12/16/2019

Decorating with Memories - How to Create Beautiful Wall Art with Your Photos

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With so many pictures stored away on digital devices, we forget how enjoyable images of children, friends and memorable experiences in our living space can be. Selecting several of your more meaningful photos for a photo showcase adds character to your home and demonstrates that you value family, connection and staying active. On...

Decorating

Indoor Decor

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Posted on 02/14/2020

28890 Lilac Rd #SPC 17, Valley Center, CA 92082 now has a new price of $59,900!

This mobile home is move-in ready. What a great home with lots of character. Newly painted home this all of exterior and trim. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms. Updated counter tops and flooring in bathrooms and living/kitchen space. New toilets and ceiling fan. Hide Away Lake mobile home park is a very desirable and sought after community. Very few homes coming up for sale in this community. Neighborhoods: Hide Away Lake Complex Features: ,,,,,,, Equipment: Dryer, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Public Sewer Topography:...

Real Estate

Valley Center

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Posted on 12/24/2019

Another Property Sold - 314 Moonstone Bay Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057

Don’t miss this rare find! Light & bright single story home with 4 beds & office. Grand entry foyer opens to the living/dining room with vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows to let in natural light. The spacious kitchen features granite counter tops, an abundance of cabinets, built-in wine rack and newer stainless appliances. Great room is perfect for entertaining with fireplace & patio access. New carpet, paint, and HVAC. Wood laminate flooring, w/ high ceilings throughout. See supplement for more The expansive master bedroom features vaulted ceilings ensuite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, dual sinks and walk-in closet. Three...

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