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Trend Watch: Modern Farmhouse Design

Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in  uncategorized
Silicon Valley is not just an incubator for the latest tech trends. The sprawling 46.8-mile region is also a bellwether for residential design trends. Christopher Fling and Karen Yang of a top-producing Silicon Valley real estate team have watched one particular design movement take off in the last year: the modern farmhouse. The powerhouse pair, who recorded more than $50 million in production in the last 12 months alone and recently joined the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury progr... read more

8 Guides That Make You a Better Homeowner

There are many tools and guides available to help you be the best homeowner you can be.
Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in  uncategorized
Homeownership in the U.S. in increasing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the Q2 2018 U.S. homeownership rate was 64.3 percent, up from 64.2 percent in Q1 2018 and 63.7 percent in Q2 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Being a homeowner is exciting and rewarding—not to mention it comes with a lot of perks. No more landlord, no more renting, and no more leases. While owning a home has a long list of benefits, it also comes with great responsibility and hard work. Be... read more

Can Hiring a Professional Photographer For Listing Photos Help Sell Your Home Faster?

A picture is worth a thousand words. Professional photography can make all the difference to selling your home quickly!
Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in  uncategorized
A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve all heard the saying before, and it’s definitely true when it comes to real estate. It would be almost impossible to fully describe a house without pictures. There’s just one problem; too often homeowners forget about picture quality. Not all images are created equal. Blurry or poor-quality photos can be detrimental when selling your home. The question is, “Does professional photography help sell homes?” The simple answer is yes. Professional ... read more