WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
There can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available.
ACHIEVE MORNING PERSON STATUS
Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before …
Do You Qualify For Tax Savings?
Propositions 60 and 90 are tax initiatives which allows qualified homeowners over the age of 55 to sell their primary residence and transfer its base year value to a new (or newly reconstructed) …
PRIORITY TASKS FOR YOUR MOVE IN
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should …
HOW TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR AIR LEAKS
We’re well into the fall season and winter is right around the corner. This is the time of year when it’s especially important to make sure your home is properly sealed. Air leaks can make it …
Teal Pumpkin Project
This Halloween, while you’re out trick-or-treating, you may see a couple teal pumpkins on display. While they are cute (and not just because they are the Live Distinctively colors there is a …
Presenting Innovative Proposals Amidst the Spring Market Frenzy
Presenting Innovative Proposals Amidst the Spring Market Frenzy It’s that time of year again. The spring market is in full swing and crowds of buyers are fighting over their dream house—or at least …
Begin envisioning a new look for your home and implementing upgrades.
Spring is the perfect time to start reimagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas—some big, some small—can help breathe new life into your home so …
Avoiding Fraud: Key Practices in Real Estate
Whether by compromised data, cracked passwords or phishing, real estate is a target for cyber criminals. More and more, homebuyers and sellers and the practitioners who serve them-are reporting theft …
Get your Home’s Spring Cleaning done by Winter!
Winter is coming…Get a head start now, so when spring comes around, you can focus on enjoying the warmer weather of our beautiful So Cal Real Estate. Some Quick Tips:
Preparing to Sell
Selling your home doesn\'t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.
Dealing with Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing …