Linda Moore on Craig Sewing’s The American Dream: This Friday at 10:30 am

The photos below are an exclusive sneak peek from my appearance on an all-new American Dream with Craig Sewing. The show will air on Friday, March 4th at 10:30 am on Cox Channel 4. Join Craig, Sam Hansen and I to hear more about renting vs owning scenarios during the real estate report– you won’t want to miss it!  

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Creating Curb Appeal During Drought

If you live anywhere in California, chances are that most of your casual conversations have been sprinkled with speculations about the drought: “When will we know it’s over?” The state of California continues to face one of the most severe droughts on record, with 2016 marking its fifth year. Since last June, Californians have put forth an amazing effort to …

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Mortgage Rules You Should Know About

The latest mortgage initiative released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is for the purpose of helping consumers stay informed about the loan options that are available to them. The Know Before You Owe rule has replaced four mortgage disclosure forms with just two: the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, which can be viewed here. Here are a few …

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What to Expect for Closing Costs as a Buyer

Closing costs are the fees paid at the end of a real estate transaction when the title is transferred from seller to buyer, which are usually required to be in the form of a cashier’s check. According to federal guidelines, all closing costs associated with residential transactions financed by a mortgage must be documented within an HUD-1 form, a standard …

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Modernize Your Kitchen Before Putting it on the Market

According to Remodeling’s 2015 Cost vs Value Report, a midrange major kitchen remodel costs about $62,441 on the West coast, but sellers were able to recoup an average of 81.1% of the cost. Below are the three best improvements to plan that promise the most return of investment. Cabinets Although replacing cabinetry is almost always the most expensive part of …

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Understanding the MLS

The MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, is an online database of homes that are listed for sale. Most real estate agents are members of the MLS, as well as local real estate brokerages. The service works by consolidating information, which allows even the smallest listing brokerages to connect with brokers who have clients looking to buy. Realtors or brokerages will …

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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

When preparing to sell your home, a property inspector will need to conduct a home inspection in order to assess value. If you can, attend the inspection yourself– and don’t be afraid to ask questions! Below are some tips to make sure nothing important gets overlooked. Remember, the details matter, too. Outdoors Clean out gutters and any debris that has …

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