Posts from September 2020
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Sell a Home: 5 Tips for Staging a Vacant House
Depending on a home seller's personal schedule and individual needs, they may find themselves in a situation where they need to sell and stage a vacant home. Perhaps they needed to quickly move to their new home, or maybe the property was a rental and the tenant recently vacated the space.
Our agents know that staging a vacant home poses some unique challenges, but it also provides a few advantages. For example, it's often much easier to keep a vacant home clean than one that's owner-occupied. You don't have to worry about whisking away pets and children when it's time for a showing or open house. Here are some staging tips to follow to maximize the potential of a vacant home.
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Order the Cheeseburger from These Central California Restaurants
According to our agents, there's nothing like ending the work week with a juicy cheeseburger and cold beverage. As if you need another reason, why not join us in celebrating Cheeseburger Day on Friday, September 18 at one of these favorite restaurants near Bakersfield?
- Colorado Grill - 46 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA 93720
Despite the name, Colorado Grill has been a mainstay of the restaurant scene around Fresno homes for sale for more than 21 years. Fans rave about the signature burger topped with grilled brisket-cut pastrami. Feeling extra-hungry? Order the double-patty Mile High or Rocky Mountain, both featuring pastrami topping. Vegetarians can choose from veggie, turkey or Beyond burgers and request preparation on a meatless grill. Colorado Grill's three locations, including one just down the street from Clovis homes for sale, are open daily for carry-out. Follow CG on Facebook for current information on their food truck appearances.
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Why It's a Great Time to Be a First-Time Homebuyer
There's a lot of uncertainty in the world, but one fact is clear: It's a great time to be a first-time homebuyer.
Bakersfield homes for sale are widely available and the process of buying a home has only gotten easier. You can now do most of the work from your bedroom or office while minimizing contact with strangers.
Convenience, of course, is only the beginning. Our agents have pinpointed important signs that mean the market is ready for buyers like you. If you act fast, you can benefit from advantages in your home search.
Not all the economic news out there is good, but the Bakersfield housing market is strong and active.
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Bakersfield: Spend the Day at Lake Ming
If you're looking for a getaway close to home, you'll love a visit to the serene shores of Lake Ming. Located just outside of Bakersfield, Lake Ming is one of the gems within the Kern River County Park. With so many autumn travel plans currently paused, our agents encourage you to round up your friends and family for a fun-filled weekend visiting Lake Ming.
A Fun Oasis by the Greenhorn Mountains
Whether you're new to the area or have called Bakersfield home for your entire life, you've surely heard about Lake Ming. Dedicated to Floyd Ming in 1959, this 104-acre artificial reservoir was created on a tributary of the Kern River, the Kern River County Park Dam. For over 50 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed spent hours of time enjoying everything Lake Ming and Kern River County Park have to offer. Plan your next long weekend at Lake Ming with these activities.