Great to hear, as we enter the weekend, more restaurants are opening for outdoor dining. Check out the list here, from The Infatuation
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Oakland, Berkeley, & Other East Bay Restaurants Reopen For Outdoor Dining - San Francisco - The Infatuation
🏠15 Home-Staging Essentials🏠
Staged homes spend 73% less time on the market and sell for up to 17% more than a non-staged home.🛋🖼🪑
https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/real-estate/15-secrets-of-home-staging-pictures
Good morning, Newark! Hope you all have a great day! ☕️🍁
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After spending a good six months at home and staring at our walls, the question is if you had $5,000 to spend on your home, where would you spend it? Outside? Inside? Which room?
Downsizing isn’t just for empty-nesters or those who bought more house than they can afford. If you live in a big house, think about how downsizing to a small one could improve your life, your relationships, and your bottom line. Here are 9 reasons people found downsizing improved their lives.
Do you ever have the desire to live in a smaller (or bigger) home? Can you relate to any of the reasons mentioned? Which ones?
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PTMONEY.COM
9 Big Benefits of Downsizing to a Smaller Home | PT Money
"...The news comes on the same day that the Federal Reserve announced it will hold interest rates steady at near zero and indicated plans to keep them there for at least three more years”
BANKRATE.COM
30-Year Mortgage Rate Slips To New Record Low | Bankrate
How's your working space looking these days? You've spent six months in your home office. Do you need a change? We can help you find the right art to inspire you. And we can help you find a bigger office! Call us for the latter. For the former, we'll leave this here. 🖼🏠
ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM
Where to Buy Cool, Affordable Artwork Online
Weekly Housing Trends Key Findings in a nutshell:
* Median listing prices grew 12.9% over last year.
* New listings were down 7%. But new listings are growing, providing some small relief for option-starved buyers.
* Total inventory was down 38%. The pace of decline was even or improving. This is a buyer-friendly shift.
*Time on market is now 13 days faster than last year.
Let me know if you're thinking about buying or selling. I can help you find the best options and solutions for your real estate needs.
REALTOR.COM
Weekly Housing Trends View - Data Week October 3, 2020 - Realtor.com Economic Research
One of the easiest ways to improve curb appeal, express your unique style, and have fun with your home is by getting creative with your address display.
Check out 35 ways to display your house numbers.
These are so cool! And guaranteed, whatever style you decide to go with is sure to be noticed! Even if by only Amazon, FedEx, or the postal service.
😉 Have fun!!
HGTV.COM
35 Chic Ways to Display House Numbers
This Halloween, while guests may not be stopping at your door we can expect (air permitting) the power-walkers, social strollers, and podcast listening joggers to pass by.
🎃💀👻👺🧙♀️🍂
It may, more than ever stage a festive front porch to help keep spirits up (get it?). So give it a festive feel with a colorful rug, lanterns, mums, piles of pumpkins, and maybe a skeleton, ghost, or ghoul. 🧡
Here are a few ideas to inspire you.https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/our-55-favorite-halloween-decorating-ideas-pictures
HGTV.COM
Our 100 Favorite Halloween Decorating Ideas
Staying home can be so much more comfortable when you add any one of these items, including a Portable AC unit, SodaStream, Roomba, Second refrigerator, Espresso machine, Air purifier, Smart, or thermostat. Check out Realtor.com's recommendations for sanity-saving options.
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REALTOR.COM
7 Products We're Buying To Stay Sane Inside—Are Any in Your Home?
It's National Taco Day, October 4th! Score deals and even free tacos this weekend. Thanks to Newark, CA Patch we have a guide.
Taco Hopping anyone?
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PATCH.COM
National Taco Day 2020: Score Free Tacos & Specials In California
There’s no place like home.
The phrase has always been true, but especially in the last six months. What used to be a place to return to after a long day now serves multiple purposes to people all day, every day. The home is now an office, school, restaurant, gym, playroom and more.
Here are four ways home design has changed because of COVID-19:
😷Focus On Cleanliness And Health
🌈New Colors And Quality
🖨Multi-Use Spaces
🏡Prioritized Outdoor Space
What changes have you made this year in your home to adapt?
A well-maintained front yard can boost the value of your property by as much as 12%, which can translate to tens of thousands of dollars. Some ideas to inspire you!
⛏Tackle quick fixes
🌲Refresh your borders
🌷Add flowers around standalone trees
🌾create paths
🎍display planters
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#youcandothistoday
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There is the Harvest Faire at Roaring Camp Railroads , GhostBusters Car Cinema and so much more!
You can find a safe and creative way to celebrate Halloween with the little ones this year!
https://redtri.com/san-francisco/san-francisco-kids-indoor-halloween-weekend-events/
#bayareahalloween
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#CelebrateSafely
#halloweenspirit
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, mudslides, and wildfires can happen almost anywhere. If a natural disaster is looming and evacuation becomes possible, every household should have an emergency "go bag" ready for each family member.
There are considerations in this article that you may not have considered. A few minutes of planning now can make a tremendous difference later.
https://www.thespruce.com/emergency-go-bag-4165380
THESPRUCE.COM
Learn How to Pack an Emergency Go Bag for Home Evacuations
One of the most frequently asked questions that many buyers want to know is “does this home have good bones?”
In general, a home with “good bones” is considered to be a good home with the potential to be a great home.
It typically describes a fixer-upper or some sort of neglected house (think: diamond in the rough) that features quality, well-made construction.
https://www.moving.com/tips/what-does-it-mean-when-a-house-has-good-bones/
MOVING.COM
What Does It Mean When a House Has 'Good Bones' | Moving.com
Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you've got to cobble together a down payment, a daunting sum if you follow the textbook advice to squirrel away 20% of a home's cost.
Here are five creative ways to build your down-payment nest egg faster than you may have ever imagined.
https://www.houselogic.com/buy/first-time-home-buyer/down-payment-assistance/?site_ref=mosaic
Takeaway: Snake plants are hardy - start there!
This study focused on participants completing a computer task with or without the presence of indoor plants, and showed that those with the plant near them tended to feel happier and have lower blood pressure and heart rates than those who didn’t.
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MAGAZINE.REALTOR
Add Greenery to Reduce Stress, Studies Show
Move over classic subway tile. There are some new kids on the block moving in!
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DWELL.COM
These 21 Funky Bathrooms Make the Case for Ditching Subway Tiles
Did you know? ☀️🌳The City of Newark has thirteen parks!
Which one are you headed out to today? Picnic, stroll, dog walk, bird watch, reading a book outside? So many options to enjoy beautiful Newark🌿🍉!
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🚛 "Remote Workers on the Move" , an Upwork report📈, finds that 14 to 23 million Americans are planning to move📦 as a result of remote work.
Are you one of them?
🏠📨 If you are thinking about making a change, you are certainly not alone. Let's talk about your options!
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Cal Real Estate and Loans
A hassle-free move is largely a matter of remembering the details. You don't want to arrive at your new home to find out the lights are out❌ or be double-billed for the utilities at your old home.💲💲
Here is a quick guide to ensure you're remembering who to contact, and when!☑️
https://www.moving.com/tips/transfer-services-and-utilities-when-moving/
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We have many local clients looking to invest in rental property but need to look far afield to find affordable opportunities.
Here are 4 tips from Forbes:
1. Overcome Mental Hurdles To Buying Distant Property
2. Research Growing Cities
3. Avoid The Rental Nightmares
4. Anticipate Problems But Don’t Let Them Deter You
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FORBES.COM
Council Post: Four Tips For Buying Income-Producing Real Estate Out Of Your Area
“This rate environment is advantageous for those who are looking to refinance in order to strengthen their financial position." Call today to see what I can do for you!
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MAGAZINE.REALTOR
Mortgage Rates Hold at 2.73% Average for Another Week
In 2020, the typical homeowner had lived in their home for 13 years.
In 2010, the typical homeowner had lived in their home for 8.7 years.
How long have you lived in YOUR current house?
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If you're interested in a new home soon, be ready to act quickly, as this is undeniably a competitive market. Reach out today so we can get your financing in order. We can get as much completed as possible, so when you find the home you want, you can move quickly!
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The housing market just began a new 10-year upward move.⬆️
"However, the inevitable economic recovery will bring good news for housing which, unlike other areas of the economy, never suffered a real downturn because of the pandemic."
https://bit.ly/3azwCej
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Is a vacation home growing in appeal, as you work remotely and are otherwise freed from a work commute?
You are not alone, if so. Sales of vacation homes increased by 16% last year from the year before. I'm here to help you secure financing, if you have your sights set on a change. Let's chat!
https://bit.ly/2MoJYlK
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If you’re playing the waiting game with mortgage rates, you may not want to wait much longer!
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This Is the Best Time of Year to Get a Mortgage
