Everyone has been uncertain about the market and whether they should buy or not mostly because of the combination of interest rates, inflation and general affordability. But here's a strategy buyers should be taking advantage of right now if you're serious about buying. Get approved for your maximum loan amount and payment you are comfortable [...]
"Something wicked this way comes" is not just a dark fantasy novel by Ray Bradbury, it is also a warning that homeowners in Orange County and surrounding areas need to keep an eye on a growing trend. In September the Federal Foreclosure Moratorium came to an end slowly opening the flood gates for lenders to [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7NHjkZLhYw What are the Pros and Cons of selling your house for cash and if you do sell it for cash, how do you do it the right way? This video is extremely important for anyone who is looking to maximize the sale of their home with the least amount of effort and who might [...]
One of the biggest and most frustrating challenges for people when they sell their home is deciding if they should fix up house for sale. Sometimes it's a small rehab like decluttering and touching up some paint. Sometimes it's major like kitchen remodels, bathroom additions or even a new roof. Seller's know they need to [...]
Regardless of whether you're buying or selling a home, it is critical that you have the home thoroughly inspected. Plumbing is one of the most expensive things to repair (especially if it's in the slab) and likewise if not caught, can cause significant damage to the home and belongings. I had the joy of dealing [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEgR-kZ4tIc&feature=youtu.be Now, I gotta give you a little bit of background. I used to be very, very skeptical about doing open houses for my clients and I'll tell you why. Going back to the old-school methods of selling real estate, which is what I came from, we were trained, as agents, "Do open houses. Do [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfBx6jugKDc When selling a home, who pays the closing costs? Well, this isn't a simple question to answer because it's often based on regional customs or regional norms that are determined to be acceptable in that particular area. And I think that has to do, in part by the median price of the homes in [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AxiuQYgo-A When selling a home, who pays for the inspection? Well, this could go either way. It could be the buyer paying or the seller paying, and I'll tell you at least in Orange County, California, what I've seen as being typical is that, usually, the buyer is paying for their own home inspection, and [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhZC4GdWkxA As a seller, should you be concerned that the buyer is putting a lower down payment? In my opinion, No. You shouldn't worry so much about the down payment. It’s true that the downpayment is a good indicator of the seriousness of the buyer. However, I have had plenty of buyers come along who [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sklx7y3WeuU So who gets the payout if a house is significantly damaged in the middle of on escrow? In the purchase contract in the state of California, there is a clause that states that a house will be delivered in the same condition it was in when the offer was made, this is because the [...]
