3 BIG OBSTACLES TO SELLING YOUR HOUSE IN 2021
The uncertainty, unpredictability, and unreliability of 2020 have changed the economy and the housing market drastically. If you are considering selling your house, there are 3 big obstacles that you are facing. This article will walk you through how to overcome them. 1. COVID-19 As with all thing
HOME SELLING TIPS DURING COVID
SAFE SELLING: TIPS AND REMINDERS WHEN SELLING YOUR PROPERTY The pandemic, as we all know it, shook the whole world when we least expected it. And with this, open-houses were immediately stopped. Since then, homeowners have had a hard time deciding whether to push through selling their properties am
HOW PROP 19 AFFECTS PROBATE
PROPOSITION 19 ON INTRA-FAMILY TRANSFERS As we all considering Prop 19 it’s good to note the pros and cons of the proposition. But as I delved deeper into the proposition, I found out that it dramatically affects inheritance. PROPOSITION 19 OVERVIEW First, let’s review what is included in prop
ESCROW PROCESS PROBLEMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
1. LENDING PROBLEMS During this process, a lot of your financial background is being assessed. The mortgage evaluation is the most critical aspect for closing. When lenders see discrepancies or any additional credit, you’ll incur during the closing process; your loan might not get approved, causing
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HOME VALUATION: 3 FACTORS THAT IMPACT YOUR VALUE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
Thinking about selling your home soon? Here’s a perspective to think about coming from a former real estate appraiser. Home valuation is a complicated process that takes a multitude of factors into account. The process is a combination of art and science. An appraiser’s job is to provide an objecti
WHY MARKETING IS IMPORTANT
HOW TO MARKET YOUR HOME With the rise of 3D home models, the popularity of real estate-based sites, and the stiff competition in the market, it is more important now than ever before to make sure your home is marketed properly. When you consider which agent to hire, make sure they have the ability,
INVESTING DURING COVID
INVEST IN REAL ESTATE IN THE BAY AREA In the East Bay, the past year has had an extreme inventory crunch because of the historically low interest rates. The real estate market is busier than ever. In April, it had the highest year-over-year sales gain in California, at a growth rate of approximate
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE HOA
Many residential communities have HOA structures to manage and maintain the existing rules and regulations of the neighborhood. If you’re looking for family homes in a specific gated community, you’re likely to come across the terms HOA fees or HOA dues. But what is HOA, and what exactly is its pu