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5 Simple Steps to Finding Your Next Home

November 18, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Choose Your Next Home with Confidence

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has […]

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iBuyers – Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”

November 18, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Have you heard of iBuyers yet? Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now […]

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Buying a Home During the Holidays [VIDEO]

November 1, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

 Question: We’re thinking about buying a home this holiday season. Is that a good idea? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. I’m going to talk today about buying a home during the holidays, and I’m going to give you a few suggestions about buying […]

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Selling Your Home During the Holidays [VIDEO]

October 25, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

 Question: Is it a good idea to sell a home during the holidays?  Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. And today I’m going to talk about selling your home during the holidays. And I’m going to give you a few suggestions and tips […]

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How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes

October 15, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. When you hire a home inspector, you get a […]

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Third Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report for East Contra Costa County

October 14, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Third Quarter Real Estate Market Report for East Contra Costa County We have now finished the 3rd quarter of 2019 and we are seeing some interesting developments. The first thing is the inventory of homes for sale.  After months of steadily rising, we have seen it drop in the final month of the quarter.  This is […]

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The Ghost of Lyle and The Groveland Hotel

October 14, 2019 By Ken Guthrie 2 Comments

Here’s something about Libby I’ll bet you don’t know.  Libby is into ghosts!  With Halloween on the horizon, I thought this would be a good time to share that with you. Over the years we’ve done a lot of traveling.  Whenever we’re planning a trip, Libby does some research to find out if there will […]

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Most owners weighing "sell it or rent it out" start with two numbers: what the house would sell for, and what it would rent for.⁣
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