New homes are being built in Southern California. I take buyers out to look at the new homes all the time, I like it. As an agent, we bring confidence to the table about the transaction process. New home builders often play by a separate set of rules when it comes to approved lenders and […]
Buying – What to Look For in a Home Preview
When you walk into an open house I know what you really want is for your imagination to start seeing yourself in that house. If you can’t feel that somehow, we might as well leave. Notwithstanding flippers and investors or even contractors who look at a house as a blank canvas, your mission is YOUR […]
Buying – Real Estate as an Investment – Flipping
Americans were asked to rank what they considered to be the “best long-term investment.” Real estate ranked number one, which 35% of those surveyed saying it was a better long-term investment than stocks, mutual funds, gold, savings, or bonds. Fixers & Flippers We have sold a lot of homes t people who want to go […]
Buying – Building Wealth
More and more Americans are seeing their personal financial situations also improving. Instead of just getting by, many are now beginning to save and find other ways to build their net worth. One way to dramatically increase your family wealth is through the acquisition of real estate. Over a five-year period, that homeowner can build […]
Buying – How Much Can You Afford?
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the U.S. homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. What are the top financial reasons you should own your own home? 1. Homeownership is a form of […]
Buying – Home Appraisals
The fact that residential home prices are increasing substantially in most regions of the country is music to the ears of homeowners. However, if you are in the process of selling your home, make sure you are aware of the major challenge a hot real estate market creates. Each house must be sold twice; once […]
Buying – Looking for a Luxury Home?Â
The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in many areas of the country. This means that homes are staying on the market longer, or might be negotiated favorably. The interest rate hikes are definitely affecting the inventory too. Possible sellers who have a low-interest […]