4 Front Yard Curb Appeal Tips for an Impressive Lawn
Whether you’re looking to buy a home, or preparing to sell yours, you want the impression it gives to be love at first sight. Curb appeal can help establish that love connection and make the difference between a potential buyer doing a ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on April 12, 2021 in Tips and Tricks
3 Tips for Moving Into Your New Home in Lakewood or Long Beach With a Cat
If you’re like most pet parents buying a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you already know that moving with a cat can be stressful on everyone involved (including the cat). But fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help minimize ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on April 8, 2021 in Moving
3 Packing Tips to Help You Move to Your New Home in Lakewood
If you’re like most people, you’re not particularly thrilled about moving. The new house is exciting – but getting your stuff from Point A to Point B is a big task, and you may not be looking forward to it. Fortunately, there are ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on April 3, 2021 in Moving
3 VA Loan Benefits That Make Owning a Home in Lakewood More Achievable
If you’re an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who’s thinking about buying a home for sale in Lakewood, you may be able to use your VA loan benefit to do so. Here’s what you need to know.
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 29, 2021 in Buying a Home
5 Home Upgrades You Should Leave to the Pros
When you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your REALTOR® will most likely do a walk-through with you. During your walk-through, your agent will point out areas that could use a little TLC to make your home more marketable ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 25, 2021 in Design Features
3 Simple Pandemic-Era Updates That Buyers Love
If you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, your REALTOR® will talk to you about making your home more appealing to the widest possible range of buyers – and that might involve making a few improvements. Check out these ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 20, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Easy Kitchen Upgrades That Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster
If you’re selling a home in Lakewood, your REALTOR® will walk through the entire space with you to point out things you can do to make the house more appealing to prospective buyers. Some things are minor, like upgrading light switch ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 17, 2021 in Tips and Tricks
Don’t Transfer Ownership of Your House to Your Kids Before You Read This
Don’t Transfer Ownership of Your House to Your Kids Before You Read This
Article written by a Deanny Lungu-Underwood Esq. of Lungu Law Group5320 E 2nd ST, Suite 6 in Long Beach, CA 562.725.7125 www.LunguLawGroup.com
A potentially ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 16, 2021 in Tips and Tricks
Should I Accept a Contingent Offer on My House?
Contingencies are commonplace in real estate. There are several types of contingencies and every situation is unique. This is a great time to have the advice and expertise of a REALTOR®.
Should I Accept a Contingent Offer on My House?
If you ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 14, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Real Estate Contingencies You Need in Your Purchase Contract
Buying a home is wonderful, but it can also be a scary process. What happens if something goes wrong?
3 Real Estate Contingencies You Need in Your Purchase Contract
The paperwork involved in purchasing a home seems endless sometimes, ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 11, 2021 in Buying a Home
What is an Appraisal Contingency?
Essentially, contingencies allow a buyer to back out of the purchase contract with no consequences. There are many types of contingencies, and each one hinges on different issues.
What is an Appraisal Contingency?
If you are selling a home and ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 8, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Questions About Real Estate: What Does Contingent Mean?
Searching for a home to buy can be difficult. What happens when you find the one, only to realize it is marked as contingent?
Questions About Real Estate: What Does Contingent Mean?
What does contingent mean? Can you still make an offer on the ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on March 3, 2021 in Buying a Home
Interested in a Home Refinance? 2 MORE Facts You Should Know
Amid the current pandemic, many people are focusing an increasing amount of time and attention on their homes and homeownership, whether it be to make home improvements, to purchase their first home, or to find a new residence that offers more ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 28, 2021 in Financing
Want to Refinance Your Home? 3 Surprising Facts You Should Know
With current historically-low mortgage interest rates, you may be interested in refinancing your home. While this can be a wise financial move, here are three facts about the process that you might find surprising.
It Can Cost Thousands to ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 25, 2021 in Financing
5 Contingencies Every Seller Needs to Know
When your home is on the market you look forward to the day when it grabs the attention of a buyer and you receive a firm offer. You should be aware, though, that buyers’ offers can often come with contingencies. Here are some of them you ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 20, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Ways to Speed Up Closing When Selling Your Home
When your home is on the market and you’ve got a serious buyer with a firm offer, you want the deal to close smoothly and quickly. As a seller, here are three things you can do to help expedite the process.
Resolve Any Title Issues
You need ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 17, 2021 in Selling Your Home
2 Things That Could Slow Down Closing on a Home
As a homebuyer, once you find the house of your dreams you want to close on it as quickly as possible. These two things, however, could pump the brakes on the closing process.
Not Getting a Mortgage Preapproval
The most common reason for a delay in ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 14, 2021 in Buying a Home
Best Places to Donate Clothes and Household Items in Long Beach
When moving from your old home to your new residence, everything can’t always go with you. If you’re ready to part with items you don’t need, consider donating them to these worthy causes.
Women Shelter of Long Beach
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on February 11, 2021 in Tips and Tricks
The New, Post-Pandemic Face of Home Design
Would you be surprised to learn that purchases of home improvement items spiked by 71 percent in June 2020? During that same month, home renovation site Houzz reported a 58 percent year-over-year increase in home renovation service requests....
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on February 8, 2021 in Design Features
Don't Neglect These 3 Maintenance Tasks When Selling Your Home in Lakewood
Details matter to house hunters, and ignoring maintenance tasks you may think are inconsequential could be stumbling blocks in your path to a sale. Be careful not to overlook these three tasks.
Putting Away Seasonal Outdoor Items
Although your home ...
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Posted by Allison Van Wig on February 3, 2021 in Buying a Home