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Selecting a Real Estate Agent: Quantity vs. Quality
Deciding whether to purchase or sell a home is possibly one of the most important and expensive financial/emotional decisions you will make during your lifetime. It is one that has not only financial consequences, but also legal ramifications. If done correctly it can be the catalyst for your future – during your lifetime, for your…
Read MoreBuying a Flip Home: What Buyers Should Watch Out For
If you haven’t noticed, flippers are back in full force. It seems everyone wants to get into property flipping these days, even those who have never done so or may not have a good sense of what they are doing. If you are a buyer or know someone looking for property – whether a home,…
Read MoreBuying and Selling Real Estate: Should You Hire a Lawyer?
I decided to write this post because of the crazy antics I have seen in the real estate profession, especially lately. I want to preface this by saying that there are many wonderful, experienced and knowledgeable agents out there, but unfortunately there are even more who are not. Every week I see examples of contracts…
Read MoreA History of California Home Prices
Could Fannie Mae Actually Hurt the Real Estate Market?
Is Fannie Mae hurting the real estate market? Those following the practices of this government lending giant know that as of late, Fannie has been accused by many in the industry of price fixing and falsely inflating the real estate market. What is going on, and how can this happen at this time, after the…
Read MoreThinking of Buying Property? You’d Better Hurry!
If you have been contemplating purchasing a home, whether it be a starter home, your dream home, investment property, or any other type of property, you may want to get serious now before it’s too late. Here are some reasons why it’s better to jump off that fence now rather than wait: 1. It is…
Read MoreEntry Level Home Prices in California
San Diego is not included in the following infographic, but entry level home prices here are between $200,000-$300,000.. However, note that it may vary greatly by area. If you would like information on a specific area please let me know and I will be happy to provide it.
Read MoreBeware: Property Taxes on Your New Home Could be Higher Than Anticipated
An investor client called me a few weeks ago and told me that the county assessor sent him property tax bills for an amount higher than the standard 1.25% on his recently purchased property. He didn’t understand why the taxes were higher, and needed advice on what he should do. Most real estate agents correctly…
Read More2013 Real Estate Market Predictions
There has been a lot of speculation as to what will happen in the real estate market as we head into a new year. Here is my take on real estate market resolutions for 2013: Home prices will rise, slowly. Based on the current market and the rise in prices in 2012, especially toward the…
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