Yearly Archives: 2017
Basics for Buying Part 2
I told you there would be a part two for the blog that I consider to be very important. The buying of a property and how to actually get started. I stated in the last blog that people in the industry might not have it occur to them that the majority of people who have never purchased a home before, might not know how …
So You Want to Rent?
As you know, I am going to try to talk you out of renting if you have the option to buy. I realize that not everyone, but most people, has the option to buy a home. If you need time before you are qualified to buy, you still need a place to live, so you may be forced to rent for awhile. I wanted …
Fireproofing Your House
So there is no such thing right? How can you make your house fireproof? Well, you can’t but you can make it much more difficult to burn your house down. The truth is that fire is a clear and present danger. I looked up tips on how to make your house as safe as possible against fires. The first is to keep Fire Extinguishers …
Basics for Buying a Home
I decided to break this blog up into two parts. I have been involved in real estate for a long time, and like most people who have done something for a long time, the simplest things might not occur to us. Maybe people don’t know how to even get started with the buying process. I mean from the very start, you know when you …
Loans for Buyers Still Available and Still Awesome
There has been a lot of good traction for Mortgage Loans in the last couple weeks. Ellie Mae’s latest Mortgage Credit Availability Index report is stating that buyers are finding it easier to get pre-approved and pre-qualified for loans on homes. The index reading has gone up since July. In basic terms, lending standards are relaxing a little more. The report says more than …
Zillow? What You Should Know
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 …
What is Title Insurance
So I feel like I may have talked about what Title Insurance was before, but I can’t seem to find it. There are so many costs when someone buys and sells real estate and people may try to cut corners in ways. Well, Title Insurance isn’t one of the ways you can save money. It is mandatory and for good reason. Let’s start with …
How to House Hunt
Talk to your Realtor about looking for houses, they know the best way to get you going. You should first ask them about financing and know your budget. This one is essential. Take the time to get pre-approved for a mortgage before heading out. It doesn’t help you to see homes you cannot afford. Stick to your budget. One thing you can control besides …
Staging to Sell
What are the best ways to stage your house to sell? Well even if you don’t plan to sell, you can use these tips to make your house look a lot better. The first option is boost curb appeal. This is something you always hear, and with very good reason. Many people thinking of touring your home will do a quick drive-by first, often …
Why is it mandatory in California when you finance a h...
Why is it mandatory in California when you finance a house to get insurance. 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 …