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Selling a Recently Renovated Home in California? What the 18-Month “Flipper Rule” Requires
California's new 18-month disclosure law means recent home improvements now come with real transparency requirements for sellers. Here's what buyers and sellers in the Tri-Valley need to know.
Your Home Inspection Report Isn't the Full Story. Here's What It Misses
What does a home inspection actually cover, and what does it miss? A look at the limits of a standard inspection and why it matters for California buyers and sellers, especially here in the Tri-Valley
What the Little Fire Taught Ruby Hill and Tri-Valley, California Homeowners About Being Ready
Flames burn along a hillside during the Little Fire near Sunol and Ruby Hill in Pleasanton, California, July 21, 2026. Photo: Alameda County Fire Department.
What Actually Keeps Deals Alive
Patty Recupero, Tri-Valley REALTOR with Elation Real Estate, at an open house, author of "What Actually Keeps Deals Alive"
Is a Home Warranty Worth the Cost? What Every Homeowner and Buyer Should Know
Home service technician discussing a repair with a homeowner, illustrating whether home warranties are worth it for California and Tri-Valley homeowners
I’ve Owned 15 Homes. I’d Never Heard of a CLUE Report Until Recently
CLUE REPORT stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. It details up to seven years of auto and property insurance claims.