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8 Tips On Downsizing Your Home In San Jose

February 6, 2019

Downsizing your home can be beneficial no matter what stage of life you are in. Having all that extra stuff can feel cumbersome and overwhelming. In our latest post, we discuss easy ways to downsize your house without all the stress. With each year that passes, it seems that most of us gain more and … Continued

4 Ways to Stage Your House for a Winter Sale in San Jose

February 5, 2019

By Serene Homes

Selling a house in winter? You’ll want to make sure potential buyers fall in love with it. For that reason, we’re sharing 4 ways to stage your house for a winter sale in San Jose… Winter is a favorite time of year for many people. However, if you’re planning to sell your house, winter might … Continued

Make sure you do these things before selling your house in San Jose CA

February 4, 2019

By Serene Homes

It is no secret that selling a house in San Jose can be one of the biggest transactions to a number of homeowners. However, before you start marketing your house and bringing potential buyers into it… there are a few things you should do, that we’ve learned over the years here at Serene Homes and … Continued

Understanding The Costs of Selling Real Estate in San Jose

January 31, 2019

By Serene Homes

Do you know about the costs of selling your house in the San Jose area? Learn what to expect before putting your house on the MLS, selling on your own, or working with a direct buyer. You might be surprised at how the costs of selling can eat away at your profits! Selling your house … Continued

Make a Good Impression: 4 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter in CA

January 29, 2019

By Serene Homes

Are you selling a house? If you’re selling in the winter, you’ll want to read this post right away to learn how to make a good impression: 4 tips for selling your home in the winter in CA to help you increase the likelihood that you’ll sell… Selling can be a lot of work even … Continued

Is Auctioning Your House A Good Idea in San Jose? – The Do’s and Don’ts…

January 28, 2019

By Serene Homes

Selling your home at auction in San Jose is a growing practice throughout America, because it offers an opportunity to sell your house fast, without paying real estate agent fees, and often with a profit. However, as with all things, there can be downsides to auctioning your home rather than selling it through the traditional … Continued

How to Determine If A Direct Sale of Your San Jose House is Right For You!

January 26, 2019

By Serene Homes

What you may not know, is that there are multiple ways to sell a San Jose house. While many people immediately seek the help of an agent, there are other, more cost-effective ways to sell your house. For example, you could choose to carry the note yourself or sell the property directly, without the help of … Continued

How San Jose Landlords Are Dealing With Tenants Who Don’t Pay Rent

January 26, 2019

By Serene Homes

Do you have tenants who just aren’t paying rent? It’s one of the most frustrating aspects of being a landlord. In this article, we’ll talk about how San Jose landlords are dealing with tenants who don’t pay rent… If you have tenants who aren’t paying rent then you’re facing the same dilemma that many landlords … Continued

Selling Your House Without An Agent in CA

January 19, 2019

By Serene Homes

We live in a world where everyone does everything without expensive expert service providers. People trade stocks without a stockbroker. People create wills and trusts without attorneys. Many even remodel homes without contractors. As independent as everyone is, why wouldn’t you want to look at the benefits of selling your house without an agent in … Continued

“Help! My Last Tenant Trashed My San Jose House”

January 19, 2019

By Serene Homes

If you own a rental property but had a tenant trash it when they leave then make sure you read this article because we’re addressing the all-too-common problem that landlords have when they say, “Help! My last tenant trashed my San Jose house!” Do you own a rental property? Did you have a tenant leave … Continued