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Posted on 09/12/2022

A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to VA Loans

If you've served in the U.S. military, a VA loan might be an excellent way to finance your first home. If you're interested in using this benefit, it's important to know the steps involved. Here is a basic guide to buying your first home with a VA loan: Get Your Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility from...

Buying

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Posted on 09/05/2022

The best 90s home decor to add nostalgia to your space

The fashion world has seen a resurgence in trends from the 1990s, and interior designers have noticed the same with 90s home decor. While it might be easy to recall decorating trends from other decades, some aspects of the 90s can be more difficult to grasp. Luckily, this guide will help inspire you - either with design ideas...

Posted on 08/29/2022

Errors to Avoid With Stick-Built Home Construction

Having a stick-built home constructed provides you with a whole new house to move into that has the features and design you want. While these homes offer several benefits over purchasing existing homes, it’s important to make sure the stick-built home construction process is done right. Otherwise, you could end with regrets about your new home in terms...

Construction

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Posted on 08/22/2022

Home Inspection Contingency 101

In real estate, a contingency is any clause in the purchase offer that gives the buyer a way to back out if certain requirements aren’t met. There are many types of contingencies used in home sales all covering different circumstances to protect the buyer’s best interest. The most common type of contingency is a home inspection contingency, which...

Posted on 08/15/2022

Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a Forever Home

For many prospective homebuyers, the thought of waiting for a forever home instead of a starter home can be tempting. After all, there are plenty of advantages to patience and careful saving until you can afford or find the house that’s perfect for you and your future plans. However, there are downsides to consider. Here we’ll go over...

Posted on 08/08/2022

Benefits & Disadvantages to Higher Down Payments Homebuyers Should Consider

Buying a home requires extensive financial planning. While the widely accepted standard for down payments has been 20% of the purchase price for decades, many are wondering if that’s still required. In reality, there are ways to qualify for a mortgage with less than 20% down payment—even some options without a down payment at all. However, there are...

Posted on 08/01/2022

How to Care for a Bird's Nest Fern

The bird's nest fern gets its name from its growth pattern. The long fronds emerge from a central rosette resembling a nest. In the wild, their fronds can reach up to five feet long, but remain at a more manageable size when grown as houseplants. They are considered one of the easiest ferns to care for and are...

Posted on 07/25/2022

3 Ways to Use Green in Your Bathroom Design

If your bathroom needs a refresh, consider going green—literally. While environmentally conscious materials and sustainable practices are excellent choices for your bathroom, so can the rejuvenating and calming choice of color. Bathrooms are more than a utilitarian space and should inspire a sense of comfort. Green might seem like an unexpected or intimidating choice in a world so...

Posted on 07/18/2022

Your Guide to the Best Low-Light Houseplants

Plants need light to live, but some far less than others. If you want to keep houseplants in a room or home without lots of natural light, there are options that will thrive in any environment. Here are some of the best low-light-tolerant houseplants to consider: Pothos Pothos are commonly on lists of houseplants that are hard to...

Houseplant

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Posted on 08/27/2022

33691 Bardolph Cir, Fremont, CA 94555 now has a new price of $2,388,800!

Listed by BayOne Real Estate Inv Corp - DRE# 01335598

**No Open House 7/31** Welcome to this stunning home in the desirable Ardenwood neighborhood. This home has been meticulously maintained and features a spacious floor plan with plenty of natural light, kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, beautifully updated bathrooms, nice sized backyard with gorgeous landscaping to include many fruit trees and a green house in the side yard. Bonus feature is the attached ADU that has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and full kitchen. Prime location close to Ardenwood Elementary school, American High School, several parks including Coyote Regional Park, walking trails, grocery stores,...

Posted on 08/06/2022

Another Property Sold - 635 Artistic Pl, Hayward, CA 94541

Listed by BayOne Real Estate Inv Corp - DRE# 01335598

Bright, modern, spacious loft style condominium with comfortable living in the heart of Hayward. The high ceilings and open floor plan allow a lot of natural light! Home features new laminate flooring and interior paint throughout, new appliances, large master bedroom sliding door gives access to a private balcony for relaxation and fresh air. The dual pane windows offer energy efficiency. The ground level tandem 2-car garage has extra storage space and dumb waiter. Ideally and conveniently located to the historic B Street downtown, Century Movie Theaters, coffee shops and restaurants. Easy access to Bart, Highway 880/92/580 and San Mateo...

Posted on 08/05/2022

33691 Bardolph Cir, Fremont, CA 94555 now has a new price of $2,488,800!

Listed by BayOne Real Estate Inv Corp - DRE# 01335598

**No Open House 7/31** Welcome to this stunning home in the desirable Ardenwood neighborhood. This home has been meticulously maintained and features a spacious floor plan with plenty of natural light, kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, beautifully updated bathrooms, nice sized backyard with gorgeous landscaping to include many fruit trees and a green house in the side yard. Bonus feature is the attached ADU that has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and full kitchen. Prime location close to Ardenwood Elementary school, American High School, several parks including Coyote Regional Park, walking trails, grocery stores,...