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Bakersfield is located in a rich agricultural area, so it's no surprise that farm-to-table restaurants are popular destinations here. They're able to order a wide variety of produce and other locally and regionally grown or raised ingredients, making their dishes as fresh as possible.
  
Our agents recommend the following restaurants if you want to eat fresh around Bakersfield.

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Home prices reached record highs in 2021 due to a shortage of homes and historically low mortgage rates. Listing a house in a seller's market is an exciting time as you will likely receive many offers that drive up the sales price. Our agents have compiled the best tips to get your home ready for the 2022 real estate market.

1. List Your Home Early
   Real estate experts predict a year of rising home prices in 2022. Many buyers want to lock in the record-low mortgage interest rates as soon as possible, and you can expect a lot of buyer activity well into the year. If you're considering selling, you can list your home as early as the second week of January 2022. Also, there's a chance that mortgage rates may increase, which is more reason to sell as early as possible.

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It's midnight when you hear the noise outside. But, whether it's the wind or an intruder, the last thing you want to wonder is how secure your home is against a potential threat. Without exception, our agents know how important home security is to our clients. Even in the safest neighborhoods, more security is always the best protection. 

• Create a Castle
  One thing all criminals have in common is speed. Their goal is rapid entry and exit. The harder you can make it to enter and exit the property, the longer it will take and the less likely they will target your home. Creating layers of structural deterrents is the best way to deter a break-in. Effective changes you can make to the landscaping and exterior of your home include:

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It's no surprise that Pumpkin Pie Day falls on Dec. 25 since it's so closely associated with Christmas as well as Thanksgiving. Americans love to gobble the pie up in the fall and into winter, with some enjoying the treat plain and others adding a dollop of whipped cream to top their pie off with an additional boost of sweetness.
  
Our agents recommend ordering from any of these five places for Pumpkin Pie Day and making plans to visit the rest on another day.

1. Murray Family Farms Big Red Barn - 6700 General Beale Rd., Bakersfield, CA  93307
   It's hard to beat farm fresh when it comes to flavor, and that's exactly the type of pumpkin pie you'll get from Murray Family Farms. Their produce, which is grown using sustainable practices and is certified organic, is used to make their pies, which are baked in the orchard kitchen ovens. In addition to pumpkin pie, you can also order a variety of other fruit pies, including apple, blackberry. blueberry, cherry, peach, and mixed berry. Order online to ensure your fresh pie will be ready to pick up at the farm.

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So, your home is off the market, and you're headed to the closing table. Did you know there are certain items you should leave behind when you sell your home? It's typical for homeowners to think that everything within their property belongs to them. However, some items transfer to the new owners once you sign on that dotted line.

It can be challenging to decide what you should and should not leave behind for the new owners. Our agents can help you figure out what items can't be removed from the property to ensure you're not left with any liabilities.

While there are no hard and fast rules that outline what you need to leave, some general rules of thumb can help you out.

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