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Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers

May 20, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

A well organized kitchen that "Sparks Joy"

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization upgrades is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems […]

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Buying Foreclosures and Short Sales – Buying Distressed Homes 🏚 [Video]

April 30, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

 Hi, sometimes when I meet up with buyers for the first time, they ask me they say, Libby…hey, you know, let’s just look at short sales and foreclosures because I think I can get a really good bargain on that because these are distressed sales and I go, like okay, let’s see what we […]

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First-Time Home Buyer Myths That Just Aren’t True

April 16, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Top 10 Myths First-Time Home Buyers Believe If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift […]

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First Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report – Changes Continue!

April 15, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

You may remember if you read our end of the year real estate market report for 2018, that changes were the main theme. At that time inventory of homes on the market had taken a nose dive.  Many buyers had given up looking for a home to buy.  Many sellers had taken their homes off […]

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A Homeowners Guide to Home Insurance

March 18, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Does Your Insurance Cover That? No one likes to think about disasters. But here in California, we have more than our share. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer […]

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How Much is Your Home Actually Worth?

March 13, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the true market value of a home is trickier. As a seller, knowing your home’s actual worth helps you price it correctly when […]

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Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019

February 18, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design and remodeling. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home […]

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