Eight Signs It’s Time To Move Up

Eight Signs It’s Time To Move Up

The starter home. It was so cute and quaint and sweet when you bought it, right? But, that was before kids and dogs and overnight quests and holiday dinners that require mathematician-level logistics to finding everyone a seat in a dining room that bursts at six...
What Not To Do When You Are Moving

What Not To Do When You Are Moving

Whether moving across town or across the country, packing up and moving can be stressful, costly and full of surprises. From shady movers and inaccurate price quotes, to overpacking or not allowing enough time to get the move set up, every step of a move has the...
Much More to Mortgages Than Interest Rates

Much More to Mortgages Than Interest Rates

There’s a significant consumer misconception that mortgages are all about interest rates. Find the lowest rate and you’ve got a great mortgage. Wrong. Yes, the sign-up interest rate can be important, but there is a lot more to consider. The many factors...

Is Concrete The Future Of Homebuilding?

Is concrete the future of new home construction? Sollars HomeTM thinks so. The company, led by CEO Don Sollars, a veteran northern California general contractor specializing in architectural concrete, Sollars Home has introduced an innovative new home technique that...

Security Deposit Is Not The Last Month’s Rent

Question: I have been renting an apartment, and my lease will expire at the end of November. I have taken a job out of this area, and expect to begin my new position on November 1 of this year. My landlord has a security deposit which is equivalent to one...

Airbnb Redefines Rental Communities

What was promoted as a way for homeowners to earn extra income by hosting short-term rentals has ramped up to offer large-scale landlords and developers opportunities to cash in on short-term rental income earned by tenant hosts. Airbnb Inc. is disrupting itself after...