Posted by Bob Starks // June 24, 2015
Selling a home? Non-disclosed problems can not only greatly reduce the ultimate sales price, but also significantly increase the probability of costly litigation. This reality demonstrates why being proactive and consulting with a home inspection service before listing the home is highly recommended. This is especially true if the home is older. And the obvious […]
Posted by Bob Starks // June 17, 2015
So you have decided to sell your home: What comes next? How can you lessen the stress? Should you talk to friends and get a referral for an agent? Or should you try to sell the house yourself? At the very least, what else should you be aware of? Getting a house ready for the […]
Posted by Bob Starks // June 10, 2015
Though the number of foreclosures may be declining as property values rise locally, some owners still find themselves struggling with the issue of what to do with a home worth less than what is owed on it. There are several options – two legitimate and one highly unadvisable – to avoid suffering a pronounced financially-impacting […]
Posted by Bob Starks // June 3, 2015
People use social media sites to share information more and more. Catching up with old friends on Facebook, inviting colleagues to functions via LinedIn, or making followers on Twitter aware of happenings are all ways social media help to simplify communication. But is social media the best way to advertise a house for sale, whether […]
Posted by Bob Starks // May 27, 2015
Talk about the potential for an ultimate case of buyer’s remorse. Is now the best time to buy a home? Ask any real estate agent, and without exception, the answer will be “now.” Of course that makes logical sense. Real estate agents earn their incomes from home sales. But, is now truly the best me […]
Posted by Bob Starks // May 20, 2015
As the Solano County real estate market continues to improve and the weather gets nicer, homeowners are increasingly looking for creative and inexpensive ways to maximize profits when they sell their largest asset. It should come as no surprise that every house has the potential to make money with the right improvements. However caution should […]
Posted by Bob Starks // May 13, 2015
Real estate website Trulia recently proclaimed that eight of the nation’s top 10 fastest-moving housing markets are located in California, led by San Francisco at number one, San Jose at number two, and Oakland at number three. The markets are so hot that astounding 70% of homes in these three areas sold in two months […]
Posted by Bob Starks // May 6, 2015
The city of Vacaville is located in Solano County in Northern California. The town is nearly half way between Sacramento and San Francisco on I-80. It sits approximately 35 miles (56 km) from Sacramento, and 55 miles (89 km) from San Francisco. The area has a multitude of welcome amenities, making it one of the […]
Posted by Bob Starks // April 29, 2015
Is it advisable for Solano County homeowners to sell their homes without using a real estate agent? And perhaps, more importantly, does it make sense? And, if so, what is the best option? Undoubtedly, property owners must be cautious when making such important decisions. Obviously, selling a home is not the type of transaction most […]
Posted by Bob Starks // April 22, 2015
The news media continues to relay the troubling news. By now, everyone has heard that California Governor Jerry Brown has ordered mandatory, statewide water restrictions. Restrictions are set to reduce water use by as much as 25% from previous levels. The near complete lack of California rain and the resulting water crisis is omnipresent. The […]