REAL ESTATE NEWS AND ADVICE
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 …
Power Lines are not a Thing of the Past
I don’t always think of this tragedy, but whenever I see power lines near homes, I can’t help but think of it. I won’t say any names out of respect for those who had to endure this, but I was involved with a family as a coach about 4 years ago when one of my students’ suffered a terrible loss. It was a windy …
Moving to the Right School District
One of the most important decision you will make as a parent, aside from deciding to have the kid in the first place, is deciding which school they should go to. Make the right decision and you could put them on a path toward lifelong learning, a good college education, and a successful career in the field of their choosing. Choose wrongly and there …
How Important is Having a Good Neighbor
Who has seen the Sandlot? We may not all have block parties and an active neighborhood watch, but the neighborhood we live in can affect our happiness and stress levels in multiple ways. When you’re thinking of strategies to manage stress, consider investing in your relationships with your neighbors. There are ways that neighbors can affect our lives and be resources for stress management. …