Ricardo Bueno

CLASSIC HOME BUYING MISTAKESYou're counting down the days until closing, the sellers have accepted your offer, the lender has you pre-approved and the house is officially under contract. Does this make the home yours? Not at all! Nothing is certain until all the paperwork has been signed, and the...

 What to look for in buying a home... The key to buying a home is to pay attention to small details, ask questions, take notes and stay current with the real estate market in your area.Determine your wants and needs and write them down: Column 1, List Must - Have FeaturesIf it must be located in ...

For a lot of people Real Estate is an Investment. But in order for it to be a successful investment, you have to do what the brilliant minds of Wall Street do; practice your "Due Diligence."I always say, "everything that you do should contribute to a strategy!" -- RBSo I welcome you to my blog! I...

This blog is intended for those of you that are First Time Home Buyer's. Because I pride myself on creating a more informed borrower, I will provide you with all the tools/resources so that you are confident in that you are making a prudent investment. So don't be duped by the many loan sharks ho...

Here's what you an your contractor should focus on --> Your Inspection Checklist! The roofBoth the heating & cooling systemsPlumbing...including any leaks beneath the buildingAsbestos, lead paint and/or any other hazardous materialsThe electrical systems, including all of the fixtures in the unit...

"Everything that you do should contribute to a strategy!" -- Ricardo BuenoThe most successful people on Wall Street are successful because they know how to practice their "due diligence." Each investment decision is analyzed from a strategic standpoint. When investing in Real Estate, you should d...

Property ownership is such a large part of the American Dream. Though a lot of people can own a home, they do so hastily and place themselves in poor financial position. Just look at today's statistics...how many foreclosures are currently saturating the marketplace? Too many! So avoid the pitfal...

Specializing in: Residential, Commercial, Construction and Super Jumbo Loan Financing! Wilshire Financial, Inc. was established in 2003 as a Diversified Mortgage Brokerage. As an affiliate company of Eagle Mortgage, Wilshire Financial brings over 24 years of Mortgage Industry experience. Who are ...

I asked Irina Netchaev, (your Pasadena, CA Real Estate Agent) to give us a Market Update. Here's what she had to report: Question: by Ricardo BuenoDo you think you can give me your insights into the following question: Q. How do you see the market performing? ANSWER: by Irina NetchaevGreat questi...

Maybe not!Buying a home is more than just a simple purchase, it's an investment! And with investments you have to plan accordingly: How much will it cost? What rate of return am I expecting and is that profitable enough for the risk I'm carrying?Do I have an exit strategy? According to www.forecl...