Home seller advice
Why the Real Estate Market WON’T Crash in 2021
There has been a lot of buzz lately about whether the real estate market will crash in 2021…I say that will not happen! Let’s look at the reasons why. 1. Loans and the inability to repay them are treated differently today.. Unlike the 2008 market crash, lenders have not been making a plethora of bad…
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FREE Informative Real Estate Contracts Call Tomorrow!
Please join me tomorrow, March 4, at 2 PM PST for a FREE Zoom call, sponsored by Finest Women in Real Estate, where I will be discussing real estate contract responsibility and liability under the California Residential Purchase Contract. This will pertain to home buyers, home sellers and agents of both. If you have ever…
Read MoreHow Will Real Estate Transactions Change in the Next 10 Years?
Many real estate industry folks have been discussing the always changing real estate market, and wondering what will change in the next 10 years for the industry, and for buyers and sellers. This is a great question because there have already been so many changes due to technology and companies that are trying to streamline…
Read MoreHow To Survive a Real Estate Transaction
Surviving a real estate transaction can be challenging at times, even downright difficult. But there are a few things to keep in mind that will help you along the way so that whether you are buying or selling you will be on the ball. Here are some tips: 1. Get a timeline at the start:…
Read MoreHome Prices Fall in 3 Southern California Counties
Are you confused about what is going on in the local housing market? Home sales in southern California were level in March compared to February, according to new statistics released by The California Association of Realtors, but prices were down 6.3% compared to March 2018 and declined in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties.…
Read MoreHow To Sell Your Home in a Changing Market: Advice for Sellers
As you may know the real estate market is in the beginning of a change that will culminate in a buyer’s market. Prices have stopped rising in crazy spades as they did over the last few years, inventory is picking up slightly, and it is a great time to be a buyer and a seller…BUT…
Read MoreNew Tax Plan Will Affect Home Sellers Living in Homes Under 5 Years
If you are a future home seller the new tax plan will affect your taxes, so pay attention. Both the House and Senate bills plan to extend the tax benefit that home sellers receive, and this can hurt your bottom line. The current law allows home owners a tax break upon resale of their property…
Read MoreProtect Yourself: What You May Not Know About Escrow Companies
Most people know that escrow is the party that handles the money, paperwork and closing details of a transaction in California (and other states – the remaining states use attorneys for closings). But many do not know that escrow and escrow officers can fall under two regulatory categories, and that this could have an effect…
Read MoreWhy NOW is the Time to Sell Your Home
Many people have been on the fence about selling this past year, due to the fact that inventory is low and they are concerned they may not find replacement housing right away – I personally have been assisting multiple sellers with such concerns. That of course keeps the inventory stagnant and prices high – a…
Read MoreWhy Flat Fee Brokerages May Not Benefit Sellers
Flat fee brokerages have been around for a long time, and recently there have been a few additions to the real estate flat fee brokerage world. For those who do not know about these companies, they attract home sellers by promising to list homes for a set fee that is lower than what the average…
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