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House Inspections: Here’s What Sellers Need to Know

After you accept an offer to purchase your house, a buyer and his or her real estate agent likely will want to conduct a property inspection. Although the mere thought of a home inspection may cause a property seller to stress, it is important to understand the importance of an ...

The Devil’s in the Details: Home Insurance Coverage

When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...

What to Expect When You Pursue a California Luxury Home

For those who want to buy a luxury house in Malibu, San Francisco or elsewhere in California, it may be beneficial to plan ahead. That way, you can map out a successful Golden State luxury homebuying journey. When it comes to planning to purchase a California luxury house, there are many ...

Fall Planting: Great Choices for the Spring Yield

Photo by Rob3rt82 via Shutterstock As temperatures start to drop, many people are focused on Autumn plants like pumpkins and apples, but now is the best time to plant bulbs for your favorite spring and summer-blooming flowers. The cool fall and winter temperatures are necessary to prepare the bulbs to grow ...