You’re ready to buy a home, but you’re not sure how to choose a high-performing real estate agent. You don’t’ want to trust this huge and life-altering transaction to a-friend-of-a-friend, but how do you choose an agent? What qualities should you look for in a real estate agent? No worries—we’ve got you covered! We want […]
What Makes Real Estate A Smart Investment? For many reasons, buying into real estate is generally a great investment. It can be an excellent source of ongoing passive income with excellent rates of returns and can be a good long-term investment if its value increases over time. Real estate attracts amazing tax advantages and may […]
One of the biggest decisions that anyone could make is to buy a home. Several home buyers wonder if buying a home is the best decision compared to renting. For many people, owning a home of their own makes more senses from a finance and lifestyle perspective. Here are the top reasons why you should […]
If you’re in need of extra cash, why wouldn’t you look to your biggest asset, your home, to access some? A cash-out refinance loan allows you to replace your current mortgage with a new loan that is higher than the amount you currently owe on your home. That extra money becomes cash that you can […]
Everyone has something they wish they could have as part of their home. An indoor pool? Yes, please. A bat cave? Well – maybe. For most people, renovating a property will come down to need. When something doesn’t work anymore or is too outdated, it’s time to spruce it up. In these cases, renovations are […]
If you’re shopping for a home, then you know just how big of an obstacle the down payment can be. With conventional loans requiring down payments typically in the 10-20% range, in a high-priced market like Southern California, just securing enough money to guarantee funding can seem insurmountable. That’s why it’s crucial that you start […]
Buying a home, whether your first or your fifth, is always an exciting process. There are new areas to be explored, new chances to design spaces the way you want them, and of course, the comfort that comes with knowing you are in your home. Unfortunately, this excitement can often lead to errors in judgment […]
When you’re selling your home, it’s crucial to make it as presentable to buyers as possible. Your goal is to allow buyers to see themselves in your home, so you don’t want to overdo your staging, and instead, keep it minimal and neutral. If you hope to sell your home faster and at your asking […]
It’s no secret that the Southern California real estate remains hot. The median sales price in Orange County in October 2017 was $786,000 – so why would anyone ever offer more than an already high price? Particularly in active markets, bidding wars can get heated, and in order to win without compromising contingencies or other […]