The government annonced today that inflation stayed steady in February, in spite of fears that we are headed towards a recession. This is expected to take some pressure off the Federal Reserve, which is considering a new round of cuts in interest rates. Continue reading »
March 14, 2008 | Posted in: Mortgages, Real Estate Market | Permalink | Comment now »
UCLA analysts bring an unexpectedly optimistic outlook on California and the nation’s economic strength, by forecasting that although the following months are not going to be pretty, we are not headed towards a recession. Continue reading »
March 11, 2008 | Posted in: Real Estate Market | Permalink | Comment now »
To my awesome clients, thank you for your business, your loyalty and your continued referrals to family, friends and neighbors!
To my terrific office staff and business associates, thank you for all your hard work in keeping my clients happy!
To my fellow realtors, thank you for your help in making our real estate transaction a win-win experience for both our clients!
Happy Thanksgiving with much gratitude to you!
November 21, 2007 | Posted in: General | Permalink | Comment now »
In this buyers market, it is a good idea to get your home in as good shape as possible before you start marketing it. With a significant inventory to choose from, buyers are very selective about their choices, and they will either opt for a home in top condition, or will expect a sizable price discount for a home which isn’t. Even if you are not in a position to make repairs ahead of time, having a realistic picture of your home’s condition can be a strong asset in your sale strategy. Continue reading »
November 19, 2007 | Posted in: Home Sellers | Permalink | Comment now »
Did you know that if you sell hour home at the end of 2007 and you open a 1031 exchange before the New Year you get to defer any capital gain taxes due until 2009?
At its core, a 1031 exchange is designed to accomplish one simple goal: to defer capital gains taxes on property being exchanged for an equal or higher value property. But homeowners turn to 1031 exchanges to carry out a variety of business strategies. A home seller might use an exchange to defer paying taxes on gains until the following year, even if they don’t end up exchanging property. Continue reading »
November 18, 2007 | Posted in: Home Sellers | Permalink | Comment now »
With the October wildfires in Southern California behind us, many people in the affected areas are concerned about landslide risk following the fires. It’s a known fact that landslides commonly occur in connection with other major natural hazards such as wildfires, heavy rainfalls and earthquakes.
Luckily our coastal South Orange County area hasn’t been directly affected by the October wildfires. However for those of you living in Continue reading »
November 17, 2007 | Posted in: Home Insurance, Homeowners | Permalink | Comment now »
Don’t make any significant purchases between your home loan’s approval and the actual closing date, warns Ilyce Glink at Inman Real Estate News. Your lender will pull an additional credit report just before closing to make sure you are still capable of paying your mortgage.
This may sound like common sense, but it happens more than you’d expect. Continue reading »
November 14, 2007 | Posted in: Home Buyers, Mortgages | Permalink | 1 Comment »
What better day to mark the debut of our newsletter than Veterans Day!
Our lasting gratitude to all the fine men and women who wear our country’s uniform, and our utmost respect to their families!
November 11, 2007 | Posted in: General | Permalink | Comment now »
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