How much do you know about your flood risk? It’s not as cut-and-dry as one might think – and it doesn’t take a Category 4 hurricane to see the effects of heavy rainfall. Many of us tend to think that living outside of a coastal area will keep us safe from flooding caused by hurricanes and tropical storms, but don’t let out of sight mean out of mind. In fact, every single state in the United...
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The Mission of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. There are nearly 15 million American children living at or below the poverty level! We here at California Residential Consulting want to do our part Help us save their Christmas by Donating Drop-off a toy Monday- Friday between 10am-...
Chicago rare metro with zip codes both hard and easy to afford Bloomberg In some places, like Atherton, Calif., it’s basically impossible to buy a home in a district with a good school on an average wage. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. zip codes with good schools are unaffordable to homebuyers making an average wage, according to a study released Thursday. The real estate data firm...
Average home appraisals in October were 1.98% lower than what homeowners expected, marking the second consecutive month the spread has tightened after a long stretch of it widening, according to the most recent data from Quicken Loans. This is also the ninth consecutive month where homeowner’s estimates of value exceeded the appraised value of the home. Click to enlarge (Source: Quicken...
Just because we live in Southern California doesn't mean we aren't susceptible to the highs and lows of the real estate cycle. And just as the East Coast is sweeping off snow and cobwebs from their front porches, we are sweeping the sand from our garages and doorsteps, spiffying up our homes, getting ready for the busiest selling season of the year. Yep - that's right - spring is here, and it's the...
Whether you're staging your home for sale or not, many of the following tips, offered by Moshells.com, help with keeping a crisp, clean home! The five golden rules are: De-personalize While your family photos are beautiful and your kids’ drawings on the fridge are adorable, buyers want to be able to picture themselves in the house. That means putting away your photos, clearing your closets from...