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11 Genius Property Records Hacks to Learn Everything About a House

Property Records Hacks (Free and Pro) A house can have a lot of history, so as a prospective buyer, you probably want to learn as much as you can about the home you're considering. But if you've never looked through public records, you probably don't know where to...

How to Buy a House in Los Angeles

So You Want to Buy a House in Los Angeles? Here's What You Need to Know If you're interested in buying real estate in Los Angeles, you may feel overwhelmed by the information available. With so many variables to consider and various options, it can be difficult to...

Design Secrets: 4 Simple Tricks for a Professional Look

Whether you’re a professional designer or just starting out, creating sophisticated and stylish interiors is easy without wasting time or money. With these four interior design secrets, you can make your living space look great without breaking the bank. Design...

The Architectural Style Guide

Each home has a distinctive architectural style, sometimes even two or more. Fitting a home into one particular category can be difficult or even impossible due to renovations and new, eclectic mixtures. Fortunately, there's no need to learn complicated architectural...

The Don’t Fix List: Avoid These Repairs

The conventional wisdom in real estate says that good-quality houses command a higher price than houses in less-than-perfect condition. While this is generally true, it is possible to "over-improve" a home."When buyers fall in love with your home, they stop looking...

Home Remodel Profit Playbook

Knowing what home remodel choices boost your house value is more important than ever when you plan your upcoming renovation job. Our homes have been the focal point of significant change and reevaluation, and buyer priorities are very different in 2023 than they were...

Hidden Hills Real Estate Neighborhood Guide

The $20 million restoration of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills mansion and their move in 2018 heralded the ascent of the 1.7 square mile gated metropolis to the pinnacle of celebrity enclave heights. Of course, celebrities like Drake, Britney Spears,...

Zestimate: Maximize Your Home Value

What is the Zestimate? Based on public and user-submitted data, Zillow's Zestimate, an automated valuation model (AVM), informs consumers of a home's fair market worth. For more than 100 million residences across the country, the business releases Zestimates. Its...