Why Getting Permits Up Front Saves Time, Money, …
If you plan to undertake major repairs or structural improvements to your home, you will undoubtedly need a…
10 Tips to Prepare for a Home Appraisal
Whether the real estate market is booming or crawling, having a property appraised is a major hurdle for…
It’s a Buyer’s and a Seller’s Market
Right now it’s a buyer’s and a seller’s market. How can it be both? It’s these low interest…
Building Your Own Home – Get the Skinny …
Purchasing a to-be-built home is completely different from buying an existing home. When building your own home, whether…
There's More to a Loan Officer Than Rates
One of the most common questions any Realtor gets is, “Which lender can get me the lowest rates?”…
Servicing Loans -- Not for the Faint of …
Okay, so you sold your property and allowed the buyer to pay you some of the purchase price…
So You’ve Closed Escrow—Now What?
So you’ve closed escrow and are now proud homeowners. You’re ready to move in, but it’ll take more…
FHA 203K Loans – Right for the Just …
When it’s time to buy a house, many different types of loans are available, depending on your status:…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: …
Last week I reviewed non-judicial foreclosures, but since this is a complicated subject, there’s more to be said.To…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: …
Last week I talked about the two types of foreclosures. This week, I’ll walk you through the most…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: …
Last week I talked about servicing a real estate loan yourself. That was a prelude to the next…
Illegal Parcels Masquerading As Legal Parcels
When homeowners receive a property tax bill, some see more than one assessor’s parcel number listed for a…