The total number of luxury home sales in the Greater Sacramento area increased during the second quarter of 2017 compared to Q2 of 2016, according to a new report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California’s leading provider of real estate services. As total luxury sales in the area jumped by 34 percent, the median sales price held steady at $880,000, a modest .1 percent Continue Reading
When to Get Excited About the Housing Market
Real estate professionals get that consumers, by and large, ignore housing statistics and the market until they become involved in the purchase or sale of a home. It's only natural then that what impacts the market is a bit of a mystery to many. What determines a buyers' or sellers' market? What factors influence home prices? Of course the answers to these questions and more may be Continue Reading
Five DIY Improvements to Make Your Home Classier
Updating your home to be more chic - without looking cheap - is completely doable on a budget. If you're looking to add more class to your home, taking on a DIY project can give your house that extra sense of style while saving you money. No need to cringe at those three little words: "do it yourself." There really are fast, easy and affordable projects you can do on your own. Here are Continue Reading
Three Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal
It may seem that homebuyers and sellers don't agree on much, but they share one important concern: that the transaction is successful. This comradery is never more evident than during the appraisal process. It's only natural, since the results of the appraisal can send the deal spiraling out of control. Appraisers take into account many factors when determining the worth of a home. While Continue Reading
Turn Up the Heat at Your Next BBQ: 10 Summer Grilling Recipes
Today is the first day of summer. If you’re anything like us, you are already daydreaming of days spent on the beach, on the lake or near (or in) the pool, as well as nights spent patio-lounging with your friends. Yet nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned barbecue. These casual, fun and often shoes-and-shirt-optional outdoor events are typically filled with ice cold beverages and Continue Reading
