Sergio Garcia & Sofia Garcia, Realtors with Samson Properties
Did you know that while some home improvements can decrease your insurance premiums, others can raise them? Improvements that can lower rates include: 📉 Upgrading your electrical system 📉 Adding a security system 📉 Replacing your roof Improvements that can raise premiums include: 📈 Adding a pool or water feature 📈 Building an extension 📈 …
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📈 Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high. But did you know that homebuyers can take over certain types of mortgages from the seller—at their original interest rates? These loans, called assumable mortgages, may include U.S. government-backed FHA, VA, and USDA loans when certain criteria are met. If you have an assumable loan with a low …
As real estate professionals, we know what works (and what doesn’t). Here are 3 things we would never do when selling our own homes: ❌ Skip the prep work. We understand that buyers want a well-maintained, clean, and clutter-free home—and are turned off by anything less. ❌ Fail to keep our property available and show …
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Click here to access a printable pdf version of this post Presiona aqui para version en español From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion …
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Is your tile grout looking dirty or dingy? Here’s how to give your grout new life using a few pantry staples. 🧽 Wipe down the tile with a damp cloth. 🧽 Mix two parts baking soda with one part water (or vinegar for tough stains). 🧽 Use an old toothbrush to apply the solution and …
If you’re shopping for a new home in the second half of your life, it’s important to consider your future needs. Here are a few of the items on our home accessibility checklist: ✅ Does the home have at least one ground-floor bedroom and bathroom? ✅ Are the hallways and doorways wide enough for a …
