Question: Do the Buyer and Seller Need to Be Present at Closing? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript We’re going to talk a little bit about closing and what that means. Closing in Northern California is the specific date that the deed is recorded from the seller to the buyer, deeding the property over […]
Deeding Your Ownership Interest in a Property in California [Video]
Deeding Your Ownership Interest in Property in California Video Transcript I sometimes get calls from my clients and it’s kind of a sad call that they’re going through a divorce and they are going to be splitting up and one of them tells me that they’re just going to deed their interest over to […]
How to Help Cool Off a Hot Garage
Have you ever put off doing something for a long time and then, when you finally did it, you asked yourself “why did I wait so long to do that?” Well, that’s happened to me more than I like to admit. I just finished a couple of projects that I have been putting off and […]
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to “downsize”, that is, find a smaller home that better suits our changing needs and […]
Will BART Add $100k in Value to Your Home in Antioch? [Video]
Is it true that the new BART station in Antioch will immediately add to home values in East Contra Costa, in particular, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley? Video Transcript A lot of times when I’m talking to (home) sellers, they ask me, well Libby, since E-BART is in Antioch now, I’m sure the value of my […]
Preparing your home for an Open House [Infographic]
Open House Prep At an open house, buyers will carefully size up a home. Here are a few details to pay particular attention to when prepping for an open house. Front Door Is the paint chipped? Are the lighting fixtures covered in spiderwebs? The front door sets the tone for the rest of the house […]
Out of Pocket Costs💲for Home Buyers [Video]
Libby answers the question “what are the upfront or out of pocket costs for buying a house?” Video Transcript You’re so excited. The seller accepted your contract and you go wow! Now, what do I do? What kind of money do I have to come up with upfront? Well, if you’re financing your loan your […]
