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Want to refinance your mortgage? Great idea! There are a lot of benefits to doing so: reducing that monthly payment, tapping into equity, paying off the loan faster, getting rid of private mortgage insurance, or switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate.  But… How does one go about it?  Here are the steps! … Continued

Want to hire a property management company to manage one or several of your properties? At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve been working in real estate for many years in Stockton and we’ve worked with quite a few property management companies.  And it can be a great experience! Or a horrible experience… And so we … Continued

Trying to find a job in another state? Lots of people move locations for work — sometimes, though, they change jobs to be able to move somewhere else where they want to live.  Either way… We thought we’d drop by and offer some advice for finding a job in another state if you’re looking to … Continued

Does your home use well water? If so, it’s important to understand how to periodically treat and test the water you’re using.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve bought and sold many properties that use well water in the more rural parts of Stockton and there are a few things that people should be aware … Continued

Awesome! But what type of carpet is the best to install? What are some of the main qualities to consider?  We thought we’d stop by with some advice to help. 🙂 Here are four terms that are important to understand when selecting carpet… Density — This refers to the closeness of the threading in a … Continued

At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve helped a lot of homeowners with a lot of problems… and we’re no spring chicken when it comes to keeping a property heated on a budget.  So we thought we’d come by and drop some tips for you 🙂  Here you go! Use a Space Heater — Many of … Continued

If so, then for peace of mind consider getting a test kit to test the tap water.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve been working in real estate in Stockton for quite some time and water quality is always something important to consider.  Here are some of the test kits we recommend…  Safe Home Drinking … Continued

According to multiple sources, hardwood flooring is by far the most popular choice for homeowners.  But there are a lot of different types of hardwood floors. Which type should you install in your home?  Well, there are basically two options: solid wood or engineered wood.  Here are the pros and cons of engineered wood…  Advantages … Continued

Who could blame you! Nothing is cozier than keeping a fire burning inside a home.  BUT… It’s not all dry wood and cozy cuddles.  Here are a few things to consider BEFORE putting a wood stove in your home… Wood Supply — To use a wood stove to heat a home, a constant supply of … Continued

Want to increase the value of your home WITHOUT breaking the bank? At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve bought and sold real estate for a long time in Stockton.  And if there’s one thing we’ve learned…  It’s that perception is everything.  Feel free to use the following low-cost strategies to make any home more appealing … Continued

… WITHOUT doing a ton of work to it?  We get it.  At Forge Property Solutions , we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell properties that they didn’t want to repair themselves.  How?  Well, we’re real estate investors. And we buy distressed properties as-is for cash. We can even close in as little as two … Continued

It really is! Studies conducted by researchers in the field of positive psychology have found that gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.  People who express gratitude feel more positive emotions, get greater enjoyment from good experiences, improve their health, cope better through adversity, and build stronger relationships. This is the perfect season … Continued