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5 Quick Renovations That Will Improve Your Home’s Value

Everyone has something they wish they could have as part of their home. An indoor pool? Yes, please. A bat cave? Well – maybe. For most people, renovating a property will come down to need. When something doesn’t work anymore or is too outdated, it’s time to spruce it up. In these cases, renovations are adding value to your property because anyone else who lived there would need the same work. However, when you start

What Buyers Need To Know About A Title Search

Part of due diligence when buying a home is verifying a clear title. When there are issues with a property’s title, buyers can run into trouble down the road because of other claims to ownership, money owed, and even minor lot line issues. While you will likely purchase title insurance when buying a home, it’s still important to know about title searches so that you understand the process. Getting any issues resolved quickly will help

From First Home To Forever Home: Why Building Equity Matters

Do you plan to sell your current home someday in order to upgrade? Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you have some experience, building equity on your current home is what can move you into your forever dream home. Equity is the value of the property that you own, so think of it as your home’s worth after accounting for your mortgage principal. As an example, the average price for a home in Riverside