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Whether you're a seasoned homeowner looking to brush up on maintenance tips or a first-time buyer navigating your first few years of ownership you've come to the right place. Explore this collection of blog posts covering a wide range of topics, from choosing the perfect neighborhood to budgeting effectively and creating a safe and comfortable home environment.

Demystifying Property Taxes for Monterey Bay Homebuyers

Demystifying Property Taxes for Monterey Bay Homebuyers

  • Liz Kroft
  • 07/16/24

Learn all about property taxes in Monterey Bay, including how they are calculated, payment processes, and potential tax breaks....

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Don't Sell Your Home Until You Fix These 9 Things (or Regret It Later!)

Don't Sell Your Home Until You Fix These 9 Things (or Regret It Later!)

  • Liz Kroft
  • 02/27/24

Selling your home in the future? Don't miss out on your property's full potential. Check out the ultimate guide to addressing m...

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The Homeowners Guide To Unlocking Thousands in Tax Break

The Homeowners Guide To Unlocking Thousands in Tax Break

  • Liz Kroft
  • 02/15/24

Maximize your tax savings as a homeowner. This comprehensive guide explores valuable deductions and credits for mortgage intere...

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Unlocking Financial Freedom: The Power of HELOCs for Homeowners

Unlocking Financial Freedom: The Power of HELOCs for Homeowners

  • Liz Kroft
  • 02/12/24

Unlocking your home’s equity can transform your financial freedom. Yet many homeowners overlook this hidden treasure chest. Ent...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Prop 19: How It Could Benefit Your Property Taxes

Unlocking the Secrets of Prop 19: How It Could Benefit Your Property Taxes

  • Liz Kroft
  • 10/3/23

Are you a California homeowner, over 55, disabled, or perhaps a victim of wildfires or natural disasters? If so, California Pro...

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Santa Cruz County Homeowners: Major Changes Ahead for Selling with Septic Systems After July 1st

Santa Cruz County Homeowners: Major Changes Ahead for Selling with Septic Systems After July 1st

  • Liz Kroft
  • 05/22/23

If you or someone you know owns a home with a septic system in Santa Cruz County there is an important new ordinance coming thi...

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Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

  • Liz Kroft
  • 03/21/23

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner...

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What Makes a House a Home?

What Makes a House a Home?

  • Liz Kroft
  • 02/14/23

There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’...

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