For homebuyers, there’s nothing more discouraging than house hunting for weeks or even months on end, only to conclude that there’s just nothing out there that fits your needs. Homebuyers often in the search of home think about building a home. The search turns to looking at lots for sale to build on. In South […]
Summary New Rules on Tax Basis Portability With the passage of Proposition 19, a homeowner who is over 55 years of age, severely disabled or whose home has been substantially damaged by wildfire or natural disaster may transfer the taxable value of their primary residence to: A replacement primary residence Anywhere in the state Regardless […]
Buying a Home has Changed The real estate market—and daily life—has been completely impacted by the Coronavirus / COVID-19. You’ve put yourself in a position to financially afford home ownership. Now you’ve found a home you love and want to make an offer. Is the Coronavirus crisis an opportunity to make an aggressive offer? Is […]
Before buying a home it’s important to understand your finances to buy a home. Often friends and family can be a great resource for finding a local lender for a home loan. Here is some advice and how to find the best lending pro to help you purchase a home if you are using a […]
A standard part of the process for buying a home is for the Buyer to hire a home inspector to get a property inspection. The home inspection report is often the key report that describes the current overall condition and quality of the property of the home is being purchased. The home inspector or licensed […]
Tic Tock Tic Tock Your home is listed, and you did your list price homework with your agent. It’s on the market, but is it the right price? There was all the pricing tactics and strategy ad nauseum of setting the right listing price. Now it’s showtime, and decisiveness based upon showing activity of your […]
Buying a home for the first time is not hard or complicated. What matter is finding the right agent to help guide you through the process. Let’s chat and meet to discuss how I can help you buy that first home faster and without the drama. Check out the buyer’s guide I’ve put together for […]
Renting After Selling?Things to consider and realities for renting When I talk to clients selling, renting is typically thought of as a viable option. “If nothing else, I can always rent,” I often hear many sellers say this, only to be sticker-shocked and frustrated when the available choices are underwhelming and cost more than what […]
A quick primer on what stays or goes with the sale When a homeseller sells and moves out from their property, it’s expected that certain things are taken with them, like their clothing and household decor. And some things are left behind, such as the air conditioning unit and the dishwasher. Thankfully, the California Residential […]
I often tell clients that people look at your home based upon curb appeal and then buy what’s pass the front door. Your realtor has probably taken some great photos of the outside of the house (It’s the most important first picture on the listing by the way). Nothing is more disappointing to a prospective […]