Yearly Archives: 2016
What are My House Parts Life Expectancies?
Our houses are built to last, but how long? Well, if your house is going to fall apart, what piece is going first? What are the average life expectancies of the core components of a house? I’ll try to answer some of those questions. I think an appropriate place to start should be your roof. All houses have them and some people may not …
Test Drive A House
Some people are very creative. I have always said, that in any type of market, there are those who capitalize and make money out of it. During the “bubble burst” I saw a lot of real estate agents making a ton of money because they were willing to put the time and effort into short sales. This was a concept that newer agents had …
Inland Empire Housing is Still Bouncing Back and Still...
It is going to be up and down for a while. We have seen some really good months recently for the resale housing market. January and February were steady and March was still a good month on the rise. Home sales rebounded in March but fell below what they were a year ago. Stats for newly constructed homes are also included in this data. …
Do you Really NEED Homeowners Insurance
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 …
A Well Kept Lawn Can Make All the Difference
One way to make our house look better has nothing to do with the actual house. It is the lawn and landscaping. When you see a nicer house but the yard is dead or overgrown, it really effects the overall aesthetics. Having a well manicured lawn is a great way to increase the curb appeal of your home. During the summer it is especially …
The Market is Always Good for Somebody
We are seeing a definite shift in the housing market. Some of my educated sources have been telling me that they are going to hold off on buying investment property for a little while. The lack of available housing throughout Southern California is starting to catch up with the Inland Empire. High demand and low inventory are driving up prices in the IE, so …
Pollution isn’t just Outside
You have seen them, the air purifiers they sell at department stores. Have you ever priced them? They are expensive and so are the replacement filters. Are they worth it? Therea are a lot of factors when air quality is involved. Pollutants are everywhere. Did you know that the air in homes is up to two or three times more unhygienic than that outside? …
FSBO Fizzle: Why For Sale By Owners Don’t Work
You have seen them, those signs you can buy at the local store that say “For Sale By Owner”. You may have even seen them at a nice home and wondered if you should go check out the house. It would be like a bartender trying to sell you a lawnmower. It just doesn’t fit. Most of the time FSBO homes are the result …
What are you Talking About Terms in Real Estate Define...
Having a basic understanding of important real estate concepts before you start the process of buying or selling your home will give you peace of mind now and could save you a fortune in the future. Here are ten real estate terms you should know before you start looking for a home. First you should know the difference between a Buyer’s Agent and a …
Worst Case Scenarios in Real Estate Aren’t Alway...
Here’s a fact: Single-family homes hold a significant share of all rental properties. Half of all rentals in the Inland Empire are single-family homes, the highest proportion among U.S. metro areas (according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting of Irvine). This is locally compared to 30% of Orange County rentals and not-so-locally 35% of U.S. rentals are single-family homes (U.S. Census). Here are some …