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Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between an Adjustable-Rate or Fixed-Rate Mortgage

Published March 5, 2018

It’s the age-old question when it comes to taking out a home loan: should you go for an adjustable-rate or fixed rate mortgage?

How to Dispute a Low Appraisal on Your Home

Published March 1, 2018

Once an offer has been accepted on your home, the buyer’s lender will order an appraisal on the property to make sure its current value is in line with the mortgage amount. Usually, the appraisal closely matches the agreed-upon purchase price, but there are times when it doesn’t.

7 Risks of Selling a Home Without an Agent

Published February 27, 2018

Selling a home is undoubtedly an expensive endeavor, but it can be even more costly if you go it alone. Without the help of a real estate agent, you could find yourself making some expensive mistakes and missing out on lucrative opportunities.

INFOGRAPHIC: Realtor Perspective on How Home Staging Affects Homebuyers

Published February 22, 2018

What exactly do real estate professionals think about home staging and how much it influences a real estate deal?

6 Home Loan Tips For First-Time Buyers

Published February 20, 2018

Buying your first home is an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be a frightening one, especially when considering the cost associated with such a purchase. But before you apply for a mortgage, there are a few things you should know first.

The 4 “C’s” of Qualifying for a Home Loan

Published February 15, 2018

Qualifying for a mortgage is typically an in-depth process that involves several factors to be considered. If you’re in the market to buy a home and are looking to take out a mortgage to finance this big purchase, you might want to know what’s involved in the home loan approval process.

5 Elements of Feng Shui For Your Home

Published February 12, 2018

Your home should ideally be a safe retreat that you can feel comfortable and tranquil in, no matter what’s happening in the outside world. Interior designers go to great lengths to try and create a space that’s not only stylish and visually appealing to homeowners’ tastes, they also strive to create a home that provides a sense of balance.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For December 2017

Published February 8, 2018

Here are the stats for the California housing market in December 2017 as gathered by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

Should I Sell my previous home or keep it?

Published February 7, 2018

I’m often asked by clients whether they should hold onto their prior home when purchasing another or should they sell it. The answer, like so many others, is “it depends”

9 Things to Know About Buying Pre-Construction Homes

Published February 5, 2018

There are obvious perks to buying a brand new home; namely, new materials, the ability to customize to your liking, and the potential to buy at pre-construction prices. But as convenient as new home construction may be, there are certain things that buyers should be wary of when buying a new home from a builder.