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HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE EXPLAINED Although no one wants to dwell on negative thoughts, when it comes to financing a home, it is essential to be prepared for the worst case scenario. All lenders require you to have theft, fire and liability insurance on properties to secure their loans. Depending on...

 NOW DAYS, ESTATE PLANNING IS A MUST!  Over the last two decades, the popularity of Living Trusts has skyrocketed. No longer a tool just for the rich, Living Trusts are one of the most common estate planning tools in use today.This legal arrangement, usually drafted by an estate attorney, creates...

   FREE FIRST TIME BUYERS SEMINAR     Learn how you CAN buy a home, TODAY! It's a Buyer's Market - Hugh inventories of homes with low prices makes this the right time to buy!   KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY & RPM MORTGAGE Present FIRST-TIME BUYERS SEMINAR Saturday - February 5th - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm K...

  When the Market is Soft, Is a Lease Option the Way to Go?   A lease option basically means you are leasing or renting a property with an option to buy it at a future date. The future price of the property should be fixed at the time the lease-option is signed. Usually there is an up-front payme...

   Free-First Time Home Buyers Seminar Learn how you CAN buy a home, TODAY! It's a Buyer's Market - Hugh inventories of homes with LOW PRICES MAKES THIS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY!   KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY & RPM MORTGAGE Present FIRST-TIME BUYERS SEMINAR Saturday - January 15th - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ...

Good Smell, Easier Sell: How Fragrance Can Help Sell Your Home    Did you know that, according to ActiveRain.com, the most successful fragrance to use when you're trying to sell your home is a cinnamon apple fragrance? If you're looking to sell your house, your nose knows, but how does it work? ...

                                                 First Impressions Do Count!   As is often stressed in the real estate industry, the first impression is the key to selling your home. A potential buyer typically makes up their mind ten seconds after they step in the front door. In fact, their opin...

                                             Choosing The Right Moving Company Hiring the right moving company can alleviate some of the stress associated with moving. So, how do you know which company to choose when preparing for a move?Most companies have websites that list their services, cus...

This is a terrific blog that all sellers should take note of.  I am going to include this in all of my listing presentations. Catherine Bennison Realtor Keller William, LA Harbor Rancho Paloos Verdes, CaliforniaTHE GLUT OF OVERPRICED LISTINGS IN MANY MARKETS IS A NIGHTMARE FOR BUYERS, SELLERS, AG...

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU BUY Before you purchase a new home, you'll want to keep a few things in mind. For example, are you just out of college and looking for a starter house before you move on to a new city or a larger home, or are you a married couple with children looking for a home wher...