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What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

Any time we are writing an offer for California real estate, there is an automatic clause for a 17-day contingency removal. As a home buyer, do you know what this means and how it could affect your transaction? Here are a few…

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

It feels like mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster in the last few years. With rates being higher than they were before, where do they need to level out to reach a point that you are comfortable with? The truth…

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

As you are getting ready to finalize the paperwork to buy your new home, there are several things that need to be in place to close the deal. An earnest money deposit is one of those steps, and many home buyers have…

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

When you’re getting ready to buy a home, does it make sense to hire a buyer’s agent? Today, I wanted to share a bit of information about what we actually do so that you can understand why it makes sense to hire…

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Are you getting ready to sell your home and looking for information about the best timing for this big move? There are a few things to think about, which is why it’s smart to find an experienced real estate agent who can…

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Today, I’m breaking down the numbers to show you that there are better times to buy or sell a home if you are looking to maximize your investment. In this video, I share the back side of MLS in a system called…

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The Best Strategies for Setting Rental Prices
The Best Strategies for Setting Rental Prices

If you own investment properties, then setting the right rental price is an essential decision to maximizing your profitability. It’s no surprise that rental prices are increasing every year, especially with the increase in demand for real estate in our area. Don’t…

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Is Your Builder’s 12-Month Warranty Expiring? Do These Things
Is Your Builder’s 12-Month Warranty Expiring? Do These Things

If you are still within the first year of living in a house that was built for you, it is a fun process of decorating and turning the house into your family home. Now that you are settled into daily living, it’s…

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1031 Exchange – What You Need to Know
1031 Exchange – What You Need to Know

If you own any investments, such as rental properties, then it is essential that you understand how 1031 exchanges work. This type of transaction is a special strategy often used by investors who want to expand their investment properties and defer tax…

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Real Estate Contingencies – What You Need to Know
Real Estate Contingencies – What You Need to Know

Have you heard of the concept of “contingencies” being used when negotiating a real estate deal? There are a lot of details to work through in the home buying process. A contingency can be a strategy to negotiate the deal so that…

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The Truth About Zillow and Redfin Estimates: How Accurate Are They?
The Truth About Zillow and Redfin Estimates: How Accurate Are They?

In today’s video, I am covering a topic that I often talk to clients about: how accurate is my Zillow or Redfin estimate online? In general, they are within 10% up or down of the real value of your property. An Interesting…

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