The Process of Going From Putting an Offer to Closing Escrow
December 29, 2016Buying a home is a big deal, and is typically an involved process, especially during the time between offer acceptance and the actual closing. “Escrow” is basically when a neutral third party holds on your earnest deposit until all contingencies are met in a real estate transaction.
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6 Things to Consider When Designing an Outdoor Kitchen
December 27, 2016Californians have the distinct advantage of being able to enjoy the outdoors year-round thanks to the mild climate in the state. Considering this fact, adding an outdoor kitchen can help homeowners maximize the enjoyment of their outdoor space.
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Factors to Consider When Listing an Income Property
December 22, 2016In comparison to other types of investments, real estate income properties come with a reasonably safe reward profile compared to the level of risk they come with. If you’ve got a real estate investment profile in the works, there may be a property or two that you’re considering letting go of.
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Home Buying Tactic: Pay All-Cash First, Mortgage Later
December 19, 2016Coming up with enough cash to make a home purchase isn’t exactly easy to do, and not too many people can scrounge up that kind of money. Yet in a competitive market where homes are being snatched up just as fast as they are listed for sale, all-cash is king.
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What Can You Do About Unacceptable Behavior From Your HOA’s Board of Directors?
December 15, 2016Condominium buildings and planned unit developments are typically run by a homeowners’ association (HOA), which in turn is run by an owner-elected Board of Directors. The members who serve on the board are responsible for making a lot of critical decisions about the association’s finances, a well as the overall state of the building.
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6 Things You Can’t Hide From Your Landlord
December 12, 2016When you’re renting your home, your landlord doesn’t need to know what brand your television is, what you stock your fridge with, or who you invite over for dinner; nor does your landlord particularly care.
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How Will 2017 Pan Out For California’s Housing Market?
December 8, 2016The housing market in California is anticipated to experience moderate gains in 2017, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
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What is a ‘Broker’ Open House, and Should You Hold One When Selling?
December 5, 2016Everyone knows what an open house is. Sellers essentially give free reign to prospective buyers to meander through the home for a couple of hours to scope out the property and get a feel for whether or not they might be interested in further pursuing a potential offer.
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How to Handle a Low-Ball Offer on Your Home
December 1, 2016One of the biggest fears that sellers have is receiving an offer that’s well under the listing price. Homeowners typically have a dollar figure in their minds that they want to sell their properties for, and if an initial offer comes in well under that price, it’s obviously frustrating and even insulting.
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What’s the Difference Between Fractional Ownership and a Timeshare?
November 28, 2016Just about everyone has heard of a timeshare, which essentially involves using points to stay at different resort properties for a week or two out of each year.
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