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Is It Worth It: Installing a Garbage Disposal

August 12, 2023

After purchasing a property to remodel, we start with demoing the kitchen. This includes getting rid of the sink and garbage disposal. After installing new cabinets, counters, and sink, the next step is buying appliances, including a brand new garbage disposal. The following article gives us something consider to determine if that’s the right decision.…

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Leading indicators of homebuying activity

June 11, 2023

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7 Kitchen Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

April 20, 2023

Some kitchen renovations have the ability to increase your home’s value and create an enjoyable aesthetic in one of the most widely used rooms in a house. Homeowners who do not carefully decide on the proper type of renovation, however, may come to regret their decision. Worse yet, they might need to pay a lot of money…

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Homeowners who held onto a 3% mortgage rate are becoming ‘accidental landlords’

March 15, 2023

The era of lower-than-ever mortgage rates is long gone, and it’s been replaced with rates hovering around 7%. But homeowners who locked in lower rates before or during the Pandemic Housing Boom aren’t selling. In fact, some of them are becoming “accidental landlords,” simply because they don’t want to lose their low rates of the past. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/homeowners-held-onto-3-mortgage-220249980.html

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Why does California still observe daylight saving?

March 11, 2023

During the 2018 General Election, California voters approved Proposition 7, which would allow the state legislature to get rid of daylight saving time with a two-thirds vote, as long as it was consistent with federal law, according to the Official Voter Guide in 2018. The proposition passed with a 59.7% yes vote, according to the California Secretary…

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Mortgage demand drops as interest rates bounce higher

February 15, 2023

After falling for five straight weeks, mortgage rates jumped last week, triggering a decline in mortgage demand. Total mortgage application volume fell 7.7% last week, compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/15/mortgage-demand-drops-interest-rates-jump.html

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Why Some Homes Cause Heated Bidding Wars While Others Sit Unsold

February 11, 2023

Those searching for a home are seeing plenty of fixer-uppers, homes lacking curb appeal, and those in less desirable areas sitting on the market for longer and undergoing price reductions. But well-appointed, well-situated turnkey homes are still selling fast, often receiving multiple offers, and even selling over the asking price. It’s as if the housing…

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Cash-on-Cash Return: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know

January 22, 2023

How to calculate cash-on-cash-return Put simply, your cash-on-cash return is your annual cash flow (pre-tax) divided by your total cash investment.  To calculate your pre-tax cash flow for the year, you’re going to want to add up your gross rent intake for the year, as well as any other income you might receive from the…

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The Benefits of Selling Your Home for Cash

December 19, 2022
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Selling your home for cash can be a great way to get a quick sale and move on with your life. Joe Homebuyer of Los Angeles can help you get the best price for your home and make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.  Contact Joe Homebuyer of Los Angeles today to learn…

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How to Choose the Right Cash-for-Home Buyer in Los Angeles

December 15, 2022
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When it comes to selling your home in Los Angeles, you want to make sure you choose the right cash-for-home buyer. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which one is the best fit for you. The cash-for-home buyer you choose should be reliable, offer competitive fees, and have a fast…

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