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Mortgage preapproval: How much is too much to spend on a California home?

If a bank is willing to lend you a certain amount of money, does that mean it’s the right amount to spend on a California dream home? The short answer is not necessarily. Mortgage preapproval is an excellent way to find out how much money you can afford to borrow. ...

Create Your Dream Home Wish List

In the internet age, we’ve all seen dream homes on Google, Pinterest, or Instagram that seem to encompass everything we’ve ever wanted in a home. Sometimes, obsessing over dream homes can be detrimental to us--making us feel bad about our own living situation or discouraged about ever being able to afford ...

Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

Quality of Life Rankings for Florida Communities

If you've already found the perfect place in which to live, your satisfaction is probably based on three factors: very favorable living conditions, a great environment, and a positive attitude! The reason a positive attitude comes into play is that perfection, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder! ...