With the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) lowering interest rates, there’s a lot of conversation about refinancing home mortgages. When consumers hear that the Fed lowered interest rate to near zero, they think that they can get a zero interest home […] Will the Lower Fed Interest Rate Lower Home Mortgage Rates? by Robert Taylor (updated on March 19, 2020)
What are you looking for when you hire a real estate agent? I’m guessing it’s to save money. Right? If you’re buying a house you’re looking save money. If you’re selling your home, you’re looking to sell it for the […] Top 10 questions to ask a Realtor® before hiring them by Robert Taylor (updated on June 27, 2024)
If you are considering selling your home, then you may be asking “How do I stage a house to sell?”. In this article we examine why you should stage your house before attempting to sell it. Then, we’ll give you […] How to Stage a House to Sell Quickly, on a ... by Robert Taylor (updated on November 9, 2023)
Selling your house quickly can seem daunting and nearly impossible. You may be thinking that if “I sell my house quick, I’m going to have to give it away”. However, nothing could be further from the truth! Selling your home […] How can I sell my house quick? Follow these ... by Robert Taylor (updated on October 11, 2023)
Summary: Homeowners must pay property taxes even if they have paid off their home Your home can be sold at a tax sale if you are behind 5 or more years in CA If you don’t pay your property taxes, […] What happens if you don’t pay your property taxes? by Robert Taylor (updated on December 21, 2022)
If you or a family member are in need of assisted living care, you know that the costs can exceed several thousand dollars a month. If you are considering moving to an assisted living community, you may be considering using […] Selling house to move into assisted living by Robert Taylor (updated on August 11, 2021)
Thinking of selling your home? Have questions about when is the best time of year to sell your home? In this article, we look at what the best time of year is to sell your Sacramento home, with the least […] What is the best time of year to sell a ... by Robert Taylor (updated on May 8, 2023)
Summary: Recognize your agent’s unseen effort and out of pocket expenses Say “thank you” in a tangible way such as a gift card Ask your agent for a signed cancellation of contract When we sold our first home, we used […] How to break up with your Realtor® gracefully by Robert Taylor (updated on February 12, 2024)
The traditional selling process can stink Let’s face it. Selling a home the traditional way can be very stressful. There’s often months of work preparing your home to sell, making repairs. Any free time you have is spent having multiple […] Selling to iBuyer versus through a real estate agent by Robert Taylor (updated on October 19, 2021)