Ryan Christensen's Blog

Posted on 10/24/2019

Mortgage rates increased for the third straight week — but still remain very low compared to a year ago. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.75% during the week ending Oct. 24, up six basis points from the previous week, The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage increased three basis points to an average of 3.18%. The 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage averaged 3.4%, up...

Mortgageupdate

Mortgagerates

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Posted on 10/23/2019

Energy Efficient Living

As you've gotten older, you have become successful at living an energy efficient lifestyle. You purchased a fairly green home and have developed good habits for living green. Now you have children who are reaching an age to start doing things on their own and contribute to household chores and upkeep. Awesome. Just remember that you’ll need to...

Posted on 10/16/2019

Use Common Sense During the Home Selling Journey

Common sense is powerful, particularly for those who plan to sell a house in the near future. If you use common sense as you consider myriad home selling decisions, you may be better equipped than ever before to make the best-possible choices. Now, let's look at three tips to help you take a common sense-oriented approach to selling your...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 10/09/2019

What to Do If a Seller Rejects Your Offer to Purchase

If a seller rejects your offer to purchase his or her house, there is no need to panic. At this point, there are many things you can do, including: 1. Craft a New Offer to Purchase If at first you don't succeed, try again. Remember, if you find your dream house but your initial offer to purchase is rejected,...

Posted on 10/02/2019

Old-School Culinary Gardening - How to Start

If you're like many busy homeowners, you may not have a lot of time to cultivate a vegetable garden for the purpose of putting food on the family table. However, old-school culinary herb gardens are deceptively easy to grow, and they pull double duty by providing an exceedingly pleasing aesthetic. Not only do they add a flavorful element...

Posted on 09/25/2019

Smart Devices for Managing Your Garden.

Smart technology has changed how people live and communicate, not just in their daily lives but also within the comfort of their homes. Nowadays, it seems everyone has a smartphone, from teens to elders, and this has ushered some fantastic opportunities for new, comfortable and smart living. From living rooms to kitchens, every area of the house is...

Gardening Tips

Smart Home Technology

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Posted on 09/18/2019

How to get a Better Night's Sleep

If you’re in college and studying for exams, or if you have a new baby, you might be experiencing sleep deprivation at a level you’ve never felt before. In general, though, many people operate in a state of sleep deprivation on a regular basis. The challenge with that is it reduces your ability to fight off anything else...

Posted on 10/21/2019

1724 E 53rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90805 now has a new price of $659,000!

Welcome home. This inviting 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home is well maintained and ready for your enjoyment. Beautiful hardwood flooring located throughout the home. The comfortable family room has plenty room for family and friends to gather and socialize. The kitchen includes all the amenities along with a wine cooler, breakfast bar and plenty of cabinet space. New central air conditioning system recently installed. Ceiling fans located in selected rooms. Enjoy lower monthly electric bills with the fully functioning solar panel system. The backyard is the ideal place for entertaining family and special guests. The covered patio...

Posted on 10/08/2019

Another Property Sold - 1105 Carlton Place, Santa Ana, CA 92707

This 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom house is ready for your creative touch. Come and explore the possibilities. The home is in need of major work and renovation. Open backyard space for children and pets to play. Located close to shopping, schools and entertaining...

Posted on 10/04/2019

1724 E 53rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90805 is now new to the market!

Welcome home. This inviting 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home is well maintained and ready for your enjoyment. Beautiful hardwood flooring located throughout the home. The comfortable family room has plenty room for family and friends to gather and socialize. The kitchen includes all the amenities along with a wine cooler, breakfast bar and plenty of cabinet space. New central air conditioning system recently installed. Ceiling fans located in selected rooms. Enjoy lower monthly electric bills with the fully functioning solar panel system. The backyard is the ideal place for entertaining family and special guests. The covered patio...

Posted on 09/18/2019

Video Tour - 1105 Carlton Place, Santa Ana, CA 92707

This 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom house is ready for your creative touch. Come and explore the possibilities. The home is in need of major work and renovation. Open backyard space for children and pets to play. Located close to shopping, schools and entertaining...

Posted on 09/18/2019

1105 Carlton Place, Santa Ana, CA 92707 is now new to the market!

This 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom house is ready for your creative touch. Come and explore the possibilities. The home is in need of major work and renovation. Open backyard space for children and pets to play. Located close to shopping, schools and entertaining...