Photo by rawpixel via Pixabay Did you know buyers are willing to pay nearly 3.5 percent more for a home that features green or high-performance features? And while that may not sound like a lot, it factors out to be a whopping $8,750 for every $250,000. The key to getting the most for your green upgrades, however, lies...

Located in the Inner Parkside Neighborhood, this home features two bedrooms, one bath, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast room an original kitchen and center patio. Large bonus room down, two car tandem garage parking, lots of storage space and terraced backyard. Property needs work! Great opportunity!! Close to Stern Grove, Sava Swimming Pool, Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco State University, West Portal Shopping and Restaurants. Easy access to multiple Muni route lines and Interstate...

Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...

Modern, quiet family home with views of the San Francisco Bay. 0nly a three-minute walk from top-rated Miraloma Elementary. The home features three bedrooms and two full baths on the top level; living/dining and kitchen on the main level; second living room on the ground level with full bath leading to a spacious and tranquil backyard. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet. Each floor has its own deck with southeastern views of the City and Bay, giving the home a great indoor/outdoor feel. A short walk can take you to nearby Miraloma Playground and an open green space and baseball field, as well as an array of great hiking trails on San...

Image by 영훈 박 from Pixabay One of the great benefits of having a home of your own is being able to host friends and family. If it’s your first time living in a house that’s big enough for more than just you, you’ll want to make sure you plan out the best way to keep people comfortable...

Photo by Archi_Viz via Shutterstock Many urban areas promote the concept of working where you live, or living where you work, to simplify your life. But what does that mean when you’re buying real estate? The main difference is in zoning requirements and building codes. Those that are primarily zoned as residential offer fewer options for commercial enterprises....

Since there are so many things to keep in mind when searching for the right home, it can be very helpful to create a priority list. If you're at the beginning of the house-hunting process, one of the best ways to clarify your thoughts is by organizing them in a notebook or on a computer screen. As is the...

Photo by Erda Estremera on Unsplash Does anyone look forward to moving? Sure, it's exciting to relocate to a new home, a new city and/or a new neighborhood, but the physical act of getting your belongings from one place to another can often be time-consuming and stressful. The good news is there are steps you can take to...

Image by Philipp Berndt from Unsplash Sometimes the timelines for buying and selling a home don’t match up perfectly. You may have purchased a new home or need to relocate before you can sell your current residence. In these cases, your property may remain empty for weeks or months at a time. Here are a few ideas for...

Located in the Inner Parkside Neighborhood, this home features two bedrooms, one bath, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast room an original kitchen and center patio. Large bonus room down, two car tandem garage parking, lots of storage space and terraced backyard. Property needs work! Great opportunity!! Close to Stern Grove, Sava Swimming Pool, Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco State University, West Portal Shopping and Restaurants. Easy access to multiple Muni route lines and Interstate...

Photo by Christian Mackie on Unsplash Fixing up your bathroom can add considerable value to your home, which is important to keep in mind if you plan on selling in the near future. If you would rather avoid having to make major changes to your bathroom, there are several minor remodeling projects to consider instead. The following remodeling...

Photo by Rades via Shutterstock Not everything you’ve heard over the years about home improvements actually “improves” your return on investment. In fact, there are some myths that continue to crop up that surprise homeowners when they price their homes to sell them on the market. Learning the difference between a change you make for your family to...