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- Should I Change the Locks on My New Home? [VIDEO]
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- 23 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
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- Who’s Buying Homes Right Now? Not The Pepsi Generation!
- The Impact of Home Staging on Selling Your Home
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- Safety First When It Comes to Selling Your Home
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- Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home
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- The Real Estate Market Takes a Sudden Turn
- Will Mortgage Interest Rates Drop (Because of the Pandemic)? [VIDEO]
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- Buying a Home During the Holidays [VIDEO]
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- Third Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report for East Contra Costa County
- How to Buy a Home with a Homeowners Association (HOA) [VIDEO]
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![Thinking about buying a home with family?
Pooling resources with relatives can open new doors, but it’s important to ask the right questions before diving in.
Whether your goal is to care for aging parents, share childcare responsibilities, or simply afford a more desirable home, having a clear plan is key.
Here are a few questions to get you started:
🤔 What’s everyone looking for in the new home?
⚖ Are there compromises the family can agree on?
💼 How will responsibilities and expenses be divided?
🏠 Are there long-term considerations, like accessibility or upkeep costs?
🗓 How will family dynamics change with this new living arrangement?
Open communication is essential to making this transition successful—and we’re here to help.
From family meetings to market advice, we’ll guide you through the process and help you find a home that works for everyone.
Read more in our latest blog post: [Link in Bio]
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