Kimberly Hering's Blog

Posted on 03/09/2021

Kentfield, CA Real Estate Market Update 3/9/2021

Click here to view Kentfield, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/08/2021

How to Select a Motion Detector Spotlight

Photo by John Paulsen on Unsplash Adding a motion detector light outside your house contributes greatly to your home’s security. Besides being able to clearly see any people or wildlife approaching your home, the sudden flash of a powerful spotlight turning on discourages intruders as they cannot be sure whether the light has a motion detector or was...

Home Improvement

LED Lighting

+ 1 more

Posted on 03/01/2021

Foundations: How Pier and Beam Can Be Tied Into a More Accessible Home

Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Although concrete walls and slabs rank among the most popular types of foundations, the vast majority of new construction relied on pier and beam designs until the 1960s. Pier and beam, commonly called as “post and beam,” was viewed as the most effective and cost-efficient way to elevate a structure above grade. In...

Accessibility

Pier And Beam

+ 5 more

Posted on 02/27/2021

Sausalito, CA Real Estate Market Update 2/27/2021

Click here to view Sausalito, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/22/2021

Tips for Preparing Your Pets for a Move

Image by Kazuky Akayashi from Unsplash Whether you’re moving down the street or to a different state, it’s important to make sure your pets are prepared for this change. There are several practical things to consider while getting your pets ready for your move. Since you already have a lot to keep track of between packing and planning...

Pets

Pet Safety

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/17/2021

Greenbrae, CA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Greenbrae, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/15/2021

Does the Appraisal Impact a Home's Sale?

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As the home buying process nears the closing, both buyers and sellers need to prepare for the appraisal. This often the last step the lender requires before approving financing for the buyer, so it’s an important part of the home sale process. What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased, professional evaluation...

Appraisal

Buyer

+ 1 more

Posted on 02/08/2021

4 Ways to Clean Out Bad Smells

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered, "What is that smell?” Perhaps it's the kitchen trash, or maybe a clogged drain or the moldy-smelling washing machine. No matter what might be giving off that foul odor, there are tricks that you can use to bring a halt to it. Here are simple tricks to seek and...

Remove Home Odors

Getting Rid Of Odors

+ 3 more

Posted on 02/06/2021

Kentfield, CA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view Kentfield, CA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 01/31/2021

How to Rise Above the Homebuying Competition

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 01/24/2021

How is Fair Market Value Determined?

Image by Andrey Popov from Shutterstock The term "fair market value" is the price at which an interested but not desperate buyer is willing to buy and a motivated but not distressed seller is willing to sell on the open market in your location. The set value depends on recently sold similar-sized homes with like amenities, upgrades, and...

Market Value

Home Seller

+ 1 more

Posted on 01/17/2021

Budgeting for a Fixer Upper

Image by Annie Gray from Unsplash If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of...

Showing Results

337 - 348 of417