Is a bridge loan right for you? This article will explain what they are and when they can be effective.
In past real estate markets, it was no problem to sell your home first, then, before the new owner moves in, purchase the…
Getting the most from your real estate agent is fairly simple. Find the right professional, stay engaged, and keep them informed to have the best buying or selling experience. (And the best results!)
A good real estate agent is essential to a successful…
Assumable loans are a fairly simple concept: the new owner of the property, instead of taking out a new mortgage, simply “assumes” responsibility for the existing mortgage. They get the same interest rate, repayment period, loan balance, and all other terms included…
San Diego, for good reason, is one of the most attractive places to live in the entire country. Visitors to our wonderful city, as well as the general area, see firsthand why the San Diego housing market is regarded as one of…
There are many decisions involved in selling your home. When should you start the process? What renovations should you make before listing? What should be your starting price?
There are so many choices to make, it’s easy to become confused…
The listing images for your home can have a strong impact on selling the property. It may seem like such a small detail, but good photos can inspire buyers far more than the best property descriptions. Quality photos establish a level of…
The holidays are an extremely busy time for many people. With seasonal parties, family gatherings, cooking, shopping, religious services, and community outreach, the weeks between the end of Halloween through New Year’s Day can seem like a non-stop whirlwind.
Could you…
A real-estate contingency can make or break a deal. Although (in rare cases) they can hold up a sale, contingencies are a common, and usually inconsequential, part of the total sales process.
Whether you are a buyer or a seller,…
Many aspects of the real-estate-purchase process have changed, including appraisals. In an effort to keep agents, buyers, sellers, and appraisers safe, the Federal Housing Administration, or “FHA,” has announced an extension of its “relaxed appraisal requirements.”
When the coronavirus was…
HERO loans have a noble goal: reduce energy use and make a home more efficient. While well intentioned, these loans have become burdens for many homeowners. Now, many homeowners are wondering how to get out of a HERO loan.
There…
When you hear the term “capital gains tax,” you probably think of Wall Street investors and large stock portfolios. You probably don’t think about your modest four-bedroom house in the suburbs.
But capital gains taxes can be applied to the…