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Could these 10 outdated features be the reason you're struggling to sell your home? Could these 10 outdated features be the reason you're struggling to sell your home?

Selling your home and wondering why, despite lots of showings, there haven’t been any offers? The reason could be that outdated features may be stopping you from selling yo...

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Buying Unique Homes: What You Need To Know Buying Unique Homes: What You Need To Know

Imagine living in a missile silo located in New York’s Adirondack State Park, or at the top pyramid of the Smith Tower, once the tallest building in Seattle. Buying unique ...

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What’s A Turnkey Home, And Is It Right For You? Pros And Cons To Consider What’s A Turnkey Home, And Is It Right For You? Pros And Cons To Consider

If you’re a potential home buyer or investor, you may have seen the phrase “turnkey home” in the MLS listings. But, what does this term really mean? It can sometimes be con...

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Is ‘Just Right’ Sizing the Key to Buying a Home These Days? Is ‘Just Right’ Sizing the Key to Buying a Home These Days?

We get it. Just-right sizing sure sounds a lot like downsizing, but it’s not. Quite simply, it’s about finding a property that is the best fit and the right size for your ...

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This isn’t your parents’ first-time homebuyer: more millennials are breaking into the housing market, but they’re older than boomers were and need to earn a lot more money This isn’t your parents’ first-time homebuyer: more millennials are breaking into the housin...

"The desire to own a home has never really gone away."

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Maureen McDermut Shares Her Keys to a Successful Two-Decade Career in Luxury Real Estate Maureen McDermut Shares Her Keys to a Successful Two-Decade Career in Luxury Real Estate

Since she was a young girl, Maureen McDermut knew she wanted to be in the real estate industry. After starting off on the commercial side in Los Angeles, McDermot made the ...

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6 Home Renovations Proven To Help You Sell Your House 6 Home Renovations Proven To Help You Sell Your House

If you’re a homeowner, your house is likely to be one of your biggest assets. As such, there might come a time when you decide to put it on the market for a large lump sum ...

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Say Goodbye To McMansions And Hello To Minimalist, Simple-Sized Homes Say Goodbye To McMansions And Hello To Minimalist, Simple-Sized Homes

The American Dream used to include a house with a white picket fence. And then, at some point, expectations grew larger and more grandiose (perhaps coinciding with Dallas, ...

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Gen Z Homebuying Guide: How I’m Preparing to Buy a House in 10 Years Gen Z Homebuying Guide: How I’m Preparing to Buy a House in 10 Years

Buying a house is as much a lifestyle decision as a financial one. Take some time to narrow down the type of house and location you want to live in, as well as any other “m...

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What are the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S.? What are the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S.?

Take a look at the seven housing markets with the biggest spread between home prices and properties' true values. Home prices don’t always align with a property’s actual va...

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Sea’s The Day: 3 Homes With Refreshing Coastal Design Sea’s The Day: 3 Homes With Refreshing Coastal Design

Blue sky and the majestic Pacific provide a mesmerizing backdrop for this enchanting single-level Spanish-inspired adobe home and freestanding guesthouse, which are perched...

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Hot property: five homes for sale in Santa Barbara County Hot property: five homes for sale in Santa Barbara County

The California region where you can have views of the Pacific Ocean on one side, and Santa Ynez mountains on the other

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How to Decide Between Multiple Offers on Your Home How to Decide Between Multiple Offers on Your Home

You’ve worked hard to get your home to market, and you’re finally reaping the reward of all that effort. But instead of just a single, great offer, you’ve got several to ch...

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Experts: Here’s Why a Housing Market Crash Isn’t Happening Experts: Here’s Why a Housing Market Crash Isn’t Happening

Not that long ago, the housing market was on fire. “Prices for homes were at astronomical highs just two years ago, brought on by serious demand from buyers and historicall...

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‘Positive signs’ for homeowners as Federal Reserve halts interest rate hikes ‘Positive signs’ for homeowners as Federal Reserve halts interest rate hikes

Experts are citing “positive signs” for homeowners following the news that the Federal Reserve is pausing its hikes to interest rates. The central bank has raised rates m...

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6 Home Renovations Proven To Help You Sell Your House 6 Home Renovations Proven To Help You Sell Your House

If you’re a homeowner, your house is likely to be one of your biggest assets. As such, there might come a time when you decide to put it on the market for a large lump sum ...

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Why State Farm has decided not to insure homes in California Why State Farm has decided not to insure homes in California

State Farm sent a shockwave through California last week when it announced it would no longer write homeowner’s insurance policies in the state. The company pointed to incr...

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How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost? How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?

Sometimes home buyers will be tempted to waive home inspections, either to make their bid stand out in a competitive housing market or simply to avoid the extra time and ex...

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Majority of Americans Aren’t Sold on Mortgages — What’s Not To Love? Majority of Americans Aren’t Sold on Mortgages — What’s Not To Love?

In March 2023, 27% of homebuyers paid entirely with cash, according to the National Association of Realtors. This is a notable increase from right before the COVID-19 pande...

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Experts: 5 Things To Know Before Investing in a Vacation Home Experts: 5 Things To Know Before Investing in a Vacation Home

Investing isn’t only about money, it’s also about your time and the possible sweat equity you might have to put into the property. To help you understand what you’re gettin...

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Mortgage rates remain volatile: Compare the best ones here Mortgage rates remain volatile: Compare the best ones here

If you're shopping for a new home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to the latest mortgage news and information. A mortgage is a loan that lets you borrow agains...

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Housing market predictions: What to expect this spring Housing market predictions: What to expect this spring

This year’s housing market has been notably different from those in the recent past. Gone are the record-low mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and constant bidding wars m...

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What Will the Housing Market Look Like by End of Summer 2023? What Will the Housing Market Look Like by End of Summer 2023?

You’re preparing to make a real estate move in the next few months, but you’re not sure what to expect. Whether you’re planning to buy a home, sell a home or both, you’re h...

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6 Red Flags About Online Real Estate Listings, According to Experts 6 Red Flags About Online Real Estate Listings, According to Experts

Whether you're looking to buy a home, or you just enjoy perusing photos of aspirational residences, there's something to be said for the ease of online real estate listings...

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Mortgage rates stink, but you have to move. Now what? Mortgage rates stink, but you have to move. Now what?

Mortgage rates have skyrocketed over the last year and a half, climbing from under 3% in late 2021 to well above 6% today. For most consumers, that jump has them steering c...

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Will Home Prices Drop in 2023? Will Home Prices Drop in 2023?

If you’re expecting a crash to make housing affordable, think again. Home values tend to rise over time, which is good news once you’ve bought a place. And while there is n...

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More homeowners consider home equity loans, but many don’t fully understand how they work More homeowners consider home equity loans, but many don’t fully understand how they work

Lenders have tightened criteria to access home equity loans, find out what experts are telling homeowners to consider

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What Is Digital Curb Appeal and How Do You Get It? What Is Digital Curb Appeal and How Do You Get It?

Digital curb appeal is a new variable in the curb appeal equation for home sellers and home buyers. Not only does your home need to shine like a diamond when potential buye...

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7 Expert Tips for Working With Clients During a Real Estate Shift 7 Expert Tips for Working With Clients During a Real Estate Shift

So how do you survive a shifting real estate market? Any experienced agent will tell you rock-solid customer service is the best way to navigate any market shift. But what ...

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The Paint Colors a Real Estate Agent Always Chooses for a Home Office The Paint Colors a Real Estate Agent Always Chooses for a Home Office

The right shade for your office really comes down to how you want to feel when you’re working, says Maureen McDermut, a Montecito, California-based real estate agent with S...

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Real Estate All-Stars of 2023 Real Estate All-Stars of 2023

Congratulations Maureen McDermut on being recognized as one of 2023 Los Angeles Magazine's Real Estate All-Stars.

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5 Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades That Offer the Best Return on Investment 5 Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades That Offer the Best Return on Investment

Enhancing the energy efficiency of your home has two big advantages: It’ll make your place more eco-friendly and help you save money. A home with reduced energy usage will ...

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These Little Tips Can Save You Money on Your Heating Bill, According to Real Estate Agents These Little Tips Can Save You Money on Your Heating Bill, According to Real Estate Agents

Maureen McDermut is a Realtor in Santa Barbara and Montecito, California, where she has helped many clients sell historic homes that are big on charm, but not so much on en...

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5 US Real Estate Predictions for 2023 5 US Real Estate Predictions for 2023

2022 was a year of upheaval in real estate. What’s on tap for 2023? Sotheby's International Realty home realtor Maureen McDermut says “2023 will be a year of returning to n...

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Real Estate Market Woes Hit Home to Buyers and Owners Real Estate Market Woes Hit Home to Buyers and Owners

A tough year for homebuyers: “2022 was a hard year for owners and buyers for a few different reasons,” said Sotheby's International realtor Maureen McDermut. “The main reas...

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Current mortgage rates: Compare today's best rates Current mortgage rates: Compare today's best rates

Featured in the SF Gate, Maureen McDermut discusses the current housing market and mortgage rates. since reaching a 20-year high in October rates have begun to come down sl...

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$4 Million Homes in California $4 Million Homes in California

A Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara, a grand 1933 home in the Hollywood Hills and a Mediterranean-style house in Long Beach.

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2022 Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals in the State of California 2022 Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals in the State of California

Congratulations Maureen McDermut on being recognized as one of the top ranked real estate professional in the state of California!

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Santa Barbara Spanish Santa Barbara Spanish

This California home with six bedrooms dates to the 1930s and includes a tower offering ocean and mountain views. The roughly seven-acre property also has a guesthouse and ...

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For Buyers Ready to Leave Major Markets, Smaller Cities Offer (Relatively) High Supply For Buyers Ready to Leave Major Markets, Smaller Cities Offer (Relatively) High Supply

After years of tight supply and rising prices, luxury buyers find more options in secondary markets outside major hubs

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House Hunting: 7 homes in Southern California House Hunting: 7 homes in Southern California

It never hurts to look...

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A London Rental Reaches for the Stars A London Rental Reaches for the Stars

King George III is perhaps most famous for losing Britain’s trans-Atlantic colonies in the Revolutionary War. And the monarch’s shaky mental health was examined in the Osca...

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A Montecito Home That Once Belonged to Lena Horne Just Hit the Market for $8.5 Million A Montecito Home That Once Belonged to Lena Horne Just Hit the Market for $8.5 Million

Historic homes with a lot of character—and a story behind them—can be a rarity. If you’re someone who prefers to live in these storied walls over shiny new builds, we’d rec...

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One of Oldest Homes in Montecito, California, Hits Market for $8.5 Million One of Oldest Homes in Montecito, California, Hits Market for $8.5 Million

A more than century-old, iconic home in Montecito, California, that was once home to singer, actress and activist Lena Horne, has come onto the market for $8.5 million. Kn...

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Former Montecito, CA, Olive Mill Seeks To Crush a Deal for $8.5M Former Montecito, CA, Olive Mill Seeks To Crush a Deal for $8.5M

In recent years, the Southern California coastal enclave of Montecito has derived its fame from its many celebrity residents. Rob Lowe. Oprah. Meghan and Harry.

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Celebrities Aren’t the Only Buyers After Montecito Real Estate Celebrities Aren’t the Only Buyers After Montecito Real Estate

The tony beach town has seen an influx of young families moving from big cities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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For Homeowners During Covid, It’s What’s On the Outside That Counts For Homeowners During Covid, It’s What’s On the Outside That Counts

Large, landscaped outdoor spaces have become a top priority during coronavirus.

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Oliver Goldstick Nabs Pretty Little Tudor Oliver Goldstick Nabs Pretty Little Tudor

Nowhere has the COVID pandemic been as paradoxically good for the real estate market, perhaps, as California’s patrician seaside community of Montecito, where TV writer-pro...

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Welcome to the Club | 5 Golf Course Homes Welcome to the Club | 5 Golf Course Homes

A primary or vacation home just steps from the fairways is a dream come true for the avid golfer. In locations from the Hamptons to prestigious Pebble Beach—with the distin...

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Here's what you can get for $5 million in Montecito, California Here's what you can get for $5 million in Montecito, California

Montecito is an enclave popular with the rich and famous that sits on the Southern California coast south of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The small, scenic community is a refu...

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