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5 Ways to Make Your Old House Look New Again in Santa Rosa

March 14, 2025

Maybe you’ve been in your home for several years now, and it’s, well, just looking a little tired. So now you want to make it look newer and fresher and maybe increase its value at the same time. But you don’t have the cash for a major remodel or thoroughgoing renovations. You can, though, do … Continued

How to Find a Real Estate Agent in Santa Rosa: Ask the Right Questions

March 14, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of agents. How to find a real estate agent in Santa Rosa – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But if you know the right … Continued

5 Frugal Ways to Stage Your Townhouse for Sale in Santa Rosa

March 14, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

It’s a plain, simple fact: staged homes sell faster. Studies have found that staged homes often sell in less than a fifth of the time it takes unstaged homes to sell. And having a home sit on the market for a long time is bad news indeed. The problem, though, is that professional staging can … Continued

Investment Property In Santa Rosa Buying Checklist – For Investing In 95404

March 14, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

There are many benefits to buy investment property but it should not be done lightly. Do your due diligence and make sure you carefully think through your investment. That’s why we’ve created this “Investment Property In Santa Rosa Buying Checklist” to help you. Use this checklist as a resource if you’re buying in Santa Rosa, … Continued

How To Buy Investment Property With Bad Credit For Savvy Santa Rosa Investors – 4 Ways

March 14, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

For most people, a house can be a costly acquisition. Chances are, the house you live in is one of the biggest purchases of your life. And the real estate investments you acquire may not cost as much but it’s possible that you might be thinking about using loans and mortgages to buy those investment … Continued

8 Selling Strategies to Help You Cash In When Selling Your House in Santa Rosa

March 13, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

Selling your house in Santa Rosa? Here are a few strategies to help you cash in .

How To Decide Which Offer To Accept in Santa Rosa

March 13, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

Getting multiple offers on your home is a good position to be in. It suggests the market favors sellers and your home has attractive qualities to different types of buyers. But is the offer for the most money the best offer? Not always. Here are some suggestions on how to decide which offer to accept … Continued

Private Mortgage Insurance, Closing Costs, and Property Taxes: Costs You Need to Know About When Buying a Home in Santa Rosa

March 13, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

PMI, closing costs, and more. Here's a look at the different costs that go into buying a home in Santa Rosa.

Do I Earn Equity With A Rent To Own Agreement? – Santa Rosa Rent To Own Program

March 10, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

This question comes up again and again… and honestly, the answer this question has changed in recent years based on new laws enacted that affect what a home owner can do when they’re selling their house under a rent to own agreement. One of the big benefits of owning a house is that you (hopefully) … Continued

I Inherited a House, What To Do? – Should I Rent or Sell in Santa Rosa?

March 10, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

First, we’re so sorry for your loss. This can be a very challenging time for many reasons, and dealing with property ownership is tough at the best of times. You’re thinking, “I inherited a house, what to do with this house?” Should I rent it? Should I sell it? How should I sell it? Tons … Continued

5 Things To Do Before Inspections and Appraisals When Selling Your House in Santa Rosa

March 7, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

The process of selling a house has a lot of parts that must be in place for everything to go smoothly, and a few of those parts cause more anxiety than all the rest. Among the anxiety-inducing steps in the process are the inspection and the appraisal. You can, however, reduce the stress and anxiety … Continued

4 Things Sellers Should Never Say When Closing a Home Sale in Santa Rosa

March 7, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

The doorbell rings, and you’re expecting them, so you put on your best-winning smile and open the door. And there they stand looking slightly nervously uncomfortable, but still with bright, eager hope radiating from their faces – the prospective buyers of the home you’re trying to sell. Things go well for a bit, but then you mention … Continued

Buying Investment Property With A Partner – Sonoma Home Buyers 7076715742

March 7, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

Are you looking to acquire real estate investments and maybe considering bringing another investor into the agreement? Then make sure you read this blog post first! Buying investment property with a partner can be a great way to invest, if you follow these 3 strategies… They say “two heads are better than one” and that’s … Continued

What Insurance Should I Have For My Rental Property In Santa Rosa? An Investor’s Checklist

March 7, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

Investing in real estate is different than investing in Wall Street stocks. Stocks are speculative, and they’re also a “paper asset.” The stocks might go up and down but there isn’t much that can happen to the “financial instrument” itself (especially since they’re stored electronically instead of as stock certificates now). Real estate on the … Continued

How To Form A Great Partnership When Investing In Santa Rosa Real Estate

March 7, 2025

By sonomahomebuyers

Are you ready to begin investing in Santa Rosa real estate? Finding the right partner can be instrumental to your success. Learn more about forming partnerships and what you need to do to launch your real estate investment career in our latest post! Investing in Santa Rosa is an excellent decision. But if you’ve never … Continued