FHA 203K Loans – Right for the Just Right Buyer
When it’s time to buy a house, many different types of loans are available, depending on your status: are you a first-time homebuyer, a California…
Category: Real Estate
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part II
Last week I talked about the two types of foreclosures. This week, I’ll walk you through the most common type: non-judicial foreclosures.As the lender, once…
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 single property. Ever wonder why? Well, let…
Holding Title – How Do You Own Your Property? Estate in Remainder
This is the fifth in a series about how to hold title (own real estate). As I’ve said, the way you hold title affects how…
Rent-to-Own: Now’s a Good Time for First-Time Homebuyers to Jump Into the Market
First-time homebuyers or people with poor credit and limited cash can ease into home ownership with a rent-to-own (or lease) option.While the idea of rent-to-own…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part III
Last week I reviewed non-judicial foreclosures, but since this is a complicated subject, there’s more to be said.To bring you up to speed, here’s what…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part I
Last week I talked about servicing a real estate loan yourself. That was a prelude to the next couple articles, which are in response to…
Thinking of Buying for the First Time? Think Fast.
If you’re interested in owning your own home, it’s time to go for it. Home prices have started increasing faster than inflation, and interest rates…
Holding Title – How Do You Own Your Property? Trusts
This is the fourth in a series about how to own real estate, or how to “hold title.” As I mentioned before, the way you…
Marijuana, Not If But When
Regardless of your opinion about marijuana in our community, it’s here and it’s likely to stay. In fact, I think it’s likely to become a…