What to Expect When Selling Your Home

Selling your house can be both exciting and stressful. Knowing what to expect can reduce tension and allow you to have the best experience possible.…

California Law Limits DIY Work

Many do-it-yourself homeowners enjoy upgrading their own home rather than hiring a licensed contractor to do so. As long as you do the work in…

The Alphabet Soup of Real Estate – Part I

If you are contemplating a real estate transaction in the near future (or if you’re involved in one right now), it can be difficult to…

Set Yourself Up to Purchase Your Dream Home

Here’s how to maximize your ability to buy the home of your dreams. Determine how much to spend. The first step for any homebuyer is…

How to prevent unlawful squatters

Recently, homeowners in Rogina Heights were stunned to discover that after moving out of their home in preparation to sell, someone had setup living quarters…

Buyer-Broker Contracts Increase Transparency, Nothing More

A recent antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORs has been getting some media attention, so although I reviewed this issue briefly in a…

The Alphabet Soup of Real Estate – Part II

Last week, I began deciphering acronyms and vocabulary commonly used in real estate transactions. Here are a few more that can be helpful, especially if…

Stay alert to avoid fraud

Recently, I was reminded of a scam where the fraudster tries to sell a property they don’t own. It goes like this. The scammer finds…

Avoid Sabotaging Your Home Sale

As you prepare to sell your house, you may be tempted to engage in practices that could ruin your opportunity to get the best return…

Want to Sell Quickly? Boost Curb Appeal and More

This is a great time to sell your house. The weather is beautiful and everything is blooming. However, no amount of sunshine and flowers can…