Ron Cedillo's (rcedillo) Blog

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, b...

There can be some emotional attachment when people sell a house, since it was usually the person’s home. So it’s understandable that a homeowner might want to know that the buyer is someone who’s going to love and appreciate their home moving forward, which is why many buyers have written so-call...

When you sell your home, you want to sell it for as high of a price as possible, and there are few things that will drive a home price up quite like a bidding war.A bidding war can create fierce competition for your home and drive the price well above your asking price or expectations. But as a s...

An open house can be an effective way to sell your home. Because it brings potential buyers to the property, there’s a chance that at least one of those buyers (and maybe more!) will be interested in the property and make an offer, allowing you to sell your home quickly, easily, and with minimal ...

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When you find a home you’re interested in, you want to do everything you can to make your offer stand out and grab the seller’s attention.And, in certain situations, that might include a rent-back agreement.In certain situations, rent-back agreements can help to “sweeten the deal” and increase th...

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will ...

One major question that many potential homeowners have is whether they should save up a down payment for a home first, or for their retirement.There’s no one-size-fits-all answer; instead, it’s about evaluating your options and making the best decision for yourself and your financial future.So wh...

In a perfect world, you’d list your home and it would sell immediately and profitably. But for most sellers, there’s a bit of time between the time you put your home on the market and the time you receive an offer.So what, exactly, happens during that time? What can you expect in the weeks betwee...

There are certain home features that will inevitably make a property more expensive. But are those features always worth the extra investment?A recent video from realtor.com outlined some of the home features that could be a major waste of money depending on your situation and preferences, includ...