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Melanie Wright REALTOR® (DRE License Number 01701771)
Twin Oaks Real Estate
479 Mason Street, Ste. 120D
Vacaville,  CA  95688
707.410.6634
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Deferred maintenance often a deal-breaker
Three years ago, when the home-sale market peaked, buyers frequently bought "as is" regarding deferred maintenance, like wood-destroying pest or "termite" work.
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Staging could land sellers in trouble
Fixing your house up for sale is highly recommended in the current market if you hope to sell within a reasonable period of time and for an acceptable price. Today's buyers want turnkey houses that they can move right into without having much work.
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Early mortgage payoff protocol
DEAR BENNY: I am going to pay off my 30-year mortgage at the end of this year, which is 10 years early. When I contacted the mortgage company to ask for a payoff amount, the representative said there would be some fees included. Someone else told me that there should be no fees and to refuse to pay them. What should I expect when paying off my mortgage? Should I also get the original deed? --Jay
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Melanie Wright
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Twin Oaks Real Estate
479 Mason Street, Ste. 120D
Vacaville,  CA  95688
707.410.6634
707.447.7071 
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Nothing seems to fix low shower pressure
Q: I have a shower in my master bath that has had low pressure since we built the home five years ago. I've taken the head off and the pressure is still weak. All the other water sources in the house have very good pressure. A friend mentioned that the cartridge could be the culprit. Does that sound right? Is it hard to replace? I'm pretty handy and have fixed a bunch of stuff in previous homes. ...more
 
Final walkthrough a buyer's best friend
Imagine this. You move into your new home for the first time after closing and, although you transferred the utilities into your name, the lights don't turn on. There isn't a single light bulb left in the house, the yard is overgrown, and the leaky faucets the sellers were to have fixed still leak. ...more
 
Multiple home inspections pay off
Buyers often assume that if a house is new there's no need to inspect it. What could possibly be wrong with a brand-new house? You'd be surprised. ...more
 
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