Author: Traci Stanier

Your fall, event guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout the North Bay. NAPA VALLEY, CA — Fall is in the air, bringing with it Halloween... Read More

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately... Read More

The housing market will likely remain hot, even as mortgage rates and home prices continue to rise, say economists at the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who remain bullish on housing’s outlook. The... Read More

Home buyers made a strong comeback in August, pushing contract signing up 8.1% over July’s numbers, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday. The increase in pending home sales followed two consecutive months of declines. Read More

Location may impact how long you live, according to a new study from MIT economists. The study examined seniors between the ages of 65 to 99 who relocated long-distance from 1999 to 2014. For example,... Read More

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better... Read More

Mortgage rates barely budged this week, but that likely soon will change after the Federal Reserve’s bond tapering announcement this week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.88% for the week ending Sept. Read More

Let more light into your home and you can lower your anxiety and stress levels and even improve your sleep. Increasing daylight in a home can affect a person’s... Read More

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this... Read More