ADDED January 19, 2012
Did you know there are first time home buyer programs in California that provide down payment assistance? Well, there are and especially if you live in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego county area. If you’re a looking for first time home buyer programs in California, we’re sure you are…Read More »
ADDED November 23, 2011
1. While there may be less buyers out there, people who look for a home during the holidays are serious…they are ready to buy! 2. There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays which mean less competition for you…less competition equals more money! 3. After the holidays the supply of listings…Read More »
ADDED August 31, 2011
Much of the media coverage and hype likes to focus on the negative. Just this morning on Facebook, our local Real Estate newspaper reporter Jon Lansner posts a headline “Home Prices Decline in 40 States!” Now, granted there are many homeowners and agents reducing the price of the homes they have listed if there are…Read More »
ADDED August 23, 2011
Incorporating eco-friendly measures in homes has moved beyond installing energy efficient appliances and swapping out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents – going green is giving home sellers a competitive advantage. With luxury condos touting eco-friendly features like rain water recycling, and home builders incorporating energy saving features into new homes, it’s no wonder real…Read More »
ADDED August 19, 2011
7 Tips for Moving with Kids Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving…Read More »
ADDED August 12, 2011
Most home buyers’ biggest hurdle is coming up with the cash for a sensible down payment. Gone are the days of zero-down loans, so if that was your plan, you’re going to need a new one! Coming up with a down payment for a home is a challenge because it’s not chump change we’re talking…Read More »
ADDED August 11, 2011
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a home-seller is overpricing your home. Whether you are hiring an agent or selling your home yourself (FSBO), pricing is many times the single most important factor whether a home appeals to the current market’s buyers, or the home sits on the market for six, nine,…Read More »
ADDED July 26, 2011
Great news for South Orange County home owners facing foreclosure. Many home owners fear receiving a deficiency judgement from their lien holders after successfully completing a Short Sale of their home. Now, California Senate Bill 458 that was just signed into law on July 15th prohibits even junior lien holders from seeking deficiency after a…Read More »