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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 …
Urban, Suburban, Rural…
As you may guess by the title, there are three main ways one can describe the area they live in as it pertains to the geography, development, and population. You can live in a city; however, the city could be spread thin and not have a high population. One can live in an area that is extremely populated like New York City and would …
Household Hacks
There are common issues we all face every day at home. Certain things need to be done a lot around the house. Taking out the trash, hammering nails, fixing small items, etc… There are a lot of things we need to do to keep our house functional and safe. I like hacks, hacks are simple ways of doing common things that we don’t normally …
Pre-War Building? Pros and Cons of Older Homes
When you live in a city like Redlands or Riverside, there are a lot of historic homes. These homes have a certain charm but are they better than buying new? It may be a matter of taste, but what are the actual benefits if any? A house built before the 20’s is a prewar building, a house built after, obviously isn’t. A prewar building …
Air Rights and Mineral Rights
Did you know about air rights? Air rights are the legal ability to use or control the space above a property. Air rights can be sold, rented, or leased to another party. It is the property interest in the “space” above the earth’s surface. Generally speaking, owning, or renting, land or a building includes the right to use and develop the space above the …
So You Want to Be A Realtor
Right after I began in Real Estate, there was a “gold rush”. I received my license at the beginning of 2006 because a friend talked me into it. Neither of us, nor anyone else for that matter, had any idea what was about to happen. We saw an unprecedented market in Southern California. Not only was there a great demand for housing, prices were …
Stimulating or No? Industry Might Not Always Boost the...
This probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who lives in the I.E, but the Inland Empire leads the nation in industrial construction. If you live out here I guarantee that you know several people who work in warehouses. There are so many huge warehouses visible from any freeway you decide to travel on. Most of the construction was in warehouses and distribution. …
Probate and a Living Trust
My parents called me the other day and wanted to talk about a sensitive subject. One that is sad to discuss with people you love. The subject was their home, assets, and what would happen to them after they pass away. Being in real estate, I am familiar with probate and what a time-consuming hassle it usually is. Most people may not know what …
Is Buying a New Construction Home Better?
The first point I want to make is, if you are set on purchasing a newly constructed or going-to-be constructed home, you don’t have to abandon your realtor. Builders can work with realtors as well. A broker co-op is often used to sell new homes. New homes are “Under Warranty”. A used home likely has tired products that may soon need replacing. Your new …