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6 Things You Can Negotiate on Your Lease

Advertised rent rates aren’t necessarily written in stone.

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7 Crucial Steps to Closing a Real Estate Deal

After a real estate deal has been negotiated between a buyer and seller and an agreement is reached, it’s time to go through the steps to actually close the deal.

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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For July 2018

Here are some stats surrounding the real estate market in California, as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUYERS GONE?

Remember that old Peter, Paul and Mary song? I often think of it as we get into the very late summer. Suddenly the hot selling season, with multiple offers, and 20 or more showings a week just ceases.

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What Are the Signs of a Housing Bubble?

With housing prices as high as they’ve ever been in California, many have been wondering if we’re in the middle of a housing bubble.

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Can You Get a Lease if You’ve Never Rented Before?

There’s a first for everything, including renting your first apartment. But given all of the information and history that landlords typically like to see from tenant applicants, is it possible to get a lease if you’ve got no references or credit to back you up?

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7 Tricks Real Estate Agents Use When Negotiating

While you might not necessarily be doing any of the wheeling and dealing at the negotiating table when buying or selling a home, it’s still interesting to know how your real estate agent handles these talks in order to get their clients the best deals possible.

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INFOGRAPHIC: NAR’s Existing Home Sales Report For June 2018

June sales across the country dipped from the same time last year, but prices are on a steady climb.

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5 Things Buyers Should Know About Earnest Money Deposits

While you won’t be expected to dish out the full sale price when you buy a home, you will have to put up a certain amount of money to seal the deal, and an earnest money deposit is part of it.

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Should You Consider a Rent-to-Own Home to Get Into the Market?

Buying a home is super expensive, especially in certain markets across California.

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