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There’s a lot to consider when buying a condo, particularly the cost, as well as the structural and financial state of condo building. However, there are additional simple but practical things to ask before you buy. 1. Are there restrictions on pets? Some condos have strict rules regarding pets, including bans on particular breeds, rules on the size of a pet, and...
There’s plenty of appeal in a vacation home—no hotel reservations, no coordinating with Airbnb hosts, and never sitting through a timeshare presentation. However, whether you’re looking for a lake house, a ski cabin, a beach house, or a condo in the city, there are a lot of factors to consider before buying a vacation home. Location Proximity is key when buying...
If you haven’t read the news in a few days you might be surprised to learn there’s been an uptick in home buyers seeking homes with bomb shelters. While experts note the odds of nuclear war are higher than they have been in years, at the same there’s also real shortage of houses for sale with bomb shelters. Searching all homes for...
Popular for their creative designs, small environmental footprint, and innovative use of space, tiny homes are all the rage these days. However, is living in a 100-400 square foot house right for you? To prove the answer is “no” here are 47 reasons why buying a tiny house is a terrible idea… If you’re downsizing into a tiny house, you’re...
If you ever stepped into a shed and thought, “I’d like to live here,” then a tiny home might be right for you. What the upsides of living in a tiny home? Estately compiled a list of 26 things that are great about living in a tiny home. With a tiny home, you can make a sandwich and take a...
Another spring, another crazy real estate market in the Bay Area. Once again, Berkeley tops the list of crazy bidding wars with 90% of homes selling over asking price, but is Mountain View cooling? Mountain View dropped 11 spots compared to last March, the biggest drop of any city on our list. San Leandro, Union City, Milpitas and Hayward are all heating up, outpacing many of...