Savvy home buyer and sellers have access to an incredible amount of information on-line in regards to homes being offered for sale. This knowledge helps educate home buyers quickly to learn the value of a home in a given community. This is quite helpful in shortening the learning curve when a b
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04/29/2011
California has a Proposition 13 which passed into law back in the '80's. This law limits property tax to 1% of the purchase price. Adjustments are made annually based on a percentage. The Counties and State lost massive revenue so they created a way around this tax limitation. A Mello Roos Bond
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04/25/2011
It seems as though many of us are pushed to the edge and just holding on by the tips of our fingernails. Many have come to the crisis point are may think about just giving up. Take a breather and look for the strength to hold on for just a little while longer. Good times are just around the co
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04/22/2011
Banks, Lenders or Investors that have foreclosed on a home will usually sell the home in As-Is Condition. This puts fear in the minds of many home buyers. The main reason that this fear exists is lack of knowledge! In Reality, all homes are sold in As-Is Condition! Why do I state this? An off
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04/16/2011
We all wait patiently to see if the long awaited beginning of the home buying season will begin on schedule. Traditionally those looking to make a move seem to all shop once tax season has ended and Easter Arrives. We are currently on schedule as the market has come to a halt up until recently.
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04/14/2011
Newsletter send to my clients and friend April 11, 2011 Dear Clients & Friends, The real estate market is in the midst of a "Double Dip" meaning that home prices have once again dropped and interest rates are once again below 5%. There is currently less competition for homes as well. All real es
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04/11/2011
Buying a Foreclose home, also known as Foreclosure, Bank Owned Home or REO/Real Estate Owned by the bank, has many advantages. However there are also many potential pitfalls. Follow are the pluses and minuses of this type of purchase: Benefits of "Buying a Bank Owned Home" Purchase Price should
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04/06/2011
I've been in sales all my life and learned the importance of one on one sales as well as the importance of repeat business at an early age. Another early lesson was the importance of reputation. My family has been in retail sales since long before I was born and will long after I'm gone. Real E
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04/01/2011