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Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Realtor or Real Estate Agent?

April 15, 2021 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

One of the most common questions that Realtors get is, “Can I Buy or Sell my Home Without Using a Real Estate Agent?” Here’s what we have to say on the subject. Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, including our own, we’re […]

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Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Market

Buy vs Rent a House: How to Decide What’s Right for You

April 15, 2021 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Buy vs Rent a House: How to Decide What’s Right for You

To Rent or to Buy, that is the question. – William Shakespeare OK, Bill Shakespeare never said that, but if he were alive today, he might. 😉 Since there is no one answer to the question, “Should I buy a house, or continue to rent a house (or apartment)”, we will try and give you […]

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Kota the Rescue Dog

April 13, 2021 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

This is Kota on a recent visit to Lake Tahoe. Here’s his story as told to us by Monica Potter: Kota was a part of the North Complex Fire evacuation near Berry Creek, California. That complex of fires began with multiple lightning strikes in August of 2020 and was not fully contained until December 2020.  […]

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Tips for Buying a Home Even When Your Credit Profile Isn’t Ideal

March 23, 2021 By Guest Leave a Comment

Tips for Buying a Home Even When Your Credit Profile Isn’t Ideal

Guest Post by Bob Shannon Photo from Pixabay When making large purchases that require a loan, building a good credit score is critical. Despite your best efforts, you may find that your credit profile isn’t ideal when it comes time to purchase a house. Many people find themselves in this situation, but there are things […]

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Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

March 16, 2021 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash

While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March 2020, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new underwriting, and homeowners debated […]

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We Moved to Knoxville Tennessee

March 16, 2021 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

For those of you who don’t know yet, Libby and I have just moved to Tennessee. We had been looking for a place to move to so we could slow down a little, and since Libby is from Knoxville, we decided that would be our new home. If this is news to you, you’re probably […]

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We’re Moving

March 16, 2021 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

At the end of February 2021, Ken and I will be moving to Knoxville, Tennessee. But don’t worry! We aren’t leaving you behind. Guthrie Group Homes will still be serving you as your trusted Real Estate Agents in Contra Costa County. Here’s how it will work. When you have a real estate need, you can […]

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October is the perfect time to prep your home for colder months – and these simple tasks can save you serious money on heating bills!
Your October To-Do List:
✅ Air seal around windows and doors
✅ Add insulation where needed
✅ Reverse ceiling fans to clockwise
✅ Program smart thermostat schedules
✅ Replace HVAC filters
✅ Install fresh weatherstripping
✅ Service your furnace
✅ Clean gutters and downspouts
✅ Protect pipes from freezing
Pro tip: Reversing your ceiling fans to run clockwise pushes warm air down from the ceiling, helping you feel warmer at lower thermostat settings. This simple switch can reduce heating costs by up to 10%!
Most of these tasks take less than an hour but can lead to hundreds in savings throughout winter. Plus, you'll catch small issues before they become expensive repairs.
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