’s often said that people buy out of emotion and use logic to justify their decision. When buying a home where a prospective buyer will live and perhaps raise their children, the old axiom usually rings true. Some sellers “stage” their home before they go to market to create an
Pricing your home is something of an art and a science. The first inclination may be to price your home high (giving you more money to parlay into other investments). However, research consistently shows that overpricing is the number one reason that homes linger on the market unsold. The allure
Lately, there has been a lot of news about foreclosures and short sales. Let’s first define the terms. A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner can no longer make the payments on his or her loan. The lender attempts to recover the balance of their loan by forcing the sale of
Real Estate is truly a global marketplace. Increasingly, foreign buyers are looking at the Californian market as a desirable place to live, have a second home or make an investment. According to the National Association of Real Estate, foreign buyers spent $121 billion from April 2017 to March 2018. The
Lately, there has been a lot of news about foreclosures and short sales. Let’s first define the terms. A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner can no longer make the payments on his or her loan. The lender attempts to recover the balance of his or her loan by forcing the
There are many options for financing your new home depending on your financial situation and your strategy for holding the property. Before searching for your new home, ask yourself these important questions to best assess what loan option is the most advantageous: Is my financial house in order with a
Buying a home is a big commitment, and for a renter, the idea of a mortgage is often scary. However, the reality is every month you do pay a mortgage… your landlord’s. In effect, you are building your landlord’s equity. Consider investing in your own property that builds your own
The process of buying a first home can often be intimidating with all the financial paper work, home disclosures, inspections and escrow. It’s almost like understanding a different language for someone who has only rented. The Californian Estates resource guide will help a new buyer navigate through some of the
Real Estate truly is a “global marketplace,” particularly in the U.S. where 8% of its $1.6 trillion Existing Homes Sales market was attributed to international buyers for the period of April 2017 to March 2018, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The same report stated that international buyers
