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Make Your Home Energy Efficient
by Anna Aljabiry If you’re buying an older heritage home, it won’t be quite as energy-efficient as a modern home. But there are many construction styles, each with its own set of environmental issues. If you want to know how efficien...
10 Tips to Buy a House
Purchasing your first house may be an overwhelming job. But countless people were there before you and lived to tell a story. If you do your homework, you will have the best possible chance of finding a place you'll be able to afford for a pric...
11 Tips to Buy a Flipped House
Investors in California have been busy buying distressed homes to rehabilitate and renovate then sell for a 10%-50% profit margin. As a buyer, when you see a house that has been recently renovated, you need to ask your realtor if this renov...
What is Escrow?
Escrow is a trusted neutral third party. They have the job of a trustworthy entity that communicates with the seller and the buyer equally. They keep the buyer's and seller's investment safe till the transfer of ownership. Once the buyer and s...
Down-Payment Myth for Home Buyers
Who said the down payment for buying a home is 20%? If you think this is how much you need to save, think again! Sometimes, the down payment could only be 3% (three percent) or as low as 0.5% (half percent.) The average down payment on a Cal...
Invest in Real Estate: To Rent or To Buy?
Everyone needs a home. Should you rent a home or should you invest and buy your own? It may seem like a simple question, but the answer is different for everyone. Until 2007, many people considered real estate to be a bulletproof investment...
10 Tips to Buy a House and Shop for Best Loan
by Anna Aljabiry To most people, purchasing the first house is an overwhelming job. But countless other people were there before and lived to tell a story. If you do your homework upfront, there's a good chance of finding the best hous...
Is Davis Safe? Davis Schools Davis House Prices
**Navigating Life in Davis, California: Safety, Schools, and Real Estate Insights** Hello! I'm Anna al-Jabari, a real estate agent based in Davis, California, and today I'm excited to share essential insights for anyone considering relocatin...