So you passed your exam wondering what is next? Well, i’m going to share with you what I wished my broker would have shared with me when I got licensed. First I’ll tell you a story about when I got my license. In 2002 my brother introduced me to real estate. I was attending college at the time and working at Best Buy. He …
I don’t want to tell you my personal opinion in this blog about the topic at hand but I will present some actual reviews and criticisms from people that have used Zillow. There are a lot of websites out there that are supposed to make getting information about real estate easier but most of them aren’t well known to the public. Zillow was one …
If rent is too cheap, it is most likely too good to be true. There is always a reason that someone would be asking a lot less than they can possibly ask for a rental. The property most likely needs a lot of hidden repairs. Ask yourself honestly, if you were to own a place and wish to rent it out, why wouldn’t you …
Realtors usually don’t deliver the best news. Everybody who wants to buy a house, wants to buy the best house in the best neighborhood for the best price. That usually involves someone maxing out the payment they can afford. You may be tempted to stretch your budget and buy that larger home with the bigger yard, but remember: The more you spend on housing, …
Ever thought about getting a property via auction? Well it isn’t impossible, but it is very hard for regular buyers. Auctions take place at local government courthouses and other locations chosen by auction companies, such as hotel conference rooms. Homes are also auctioned online. Foreclosure auctions are held by bank-hired trustees. Tax lien auctions are conducted by local sheriffs. There are two types of …
Ok, it is mandatory in California when you buy a house using a loan. You have to get homeowner’s insurance or the bank will not finance you. How often do we file claims though and is it really something we NEED? The banks say so, but don’t we live in the house without huge mishaps more often than not? Well, insurance claims are filed …
Before purchasing a home there a numerous factors that should be considered. Take a look at 10 important things to considering when purchasing a home in Southern California. 1) Credit Is Everything Good credit is necessary for buying a home in Souther California. Six months before applying for a home loan make sure that you do not run your credit or open any new …
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