That’s heresy!
How dare I make such an outlandish claim!
This is my local expert, contrarian, point of view.
This article is for all of you foreclosure-chasers in the bay area:
Continue reading “FORECLOSURES – Possibly The WORST Deal In Today’s Market!” »
There are hundreds of potential things that can go wrong in a regular real estate transaction, but all of those aside, what is it that makes short sales so difficult?
Here are the TOP 8 problems that could derail your short sale transaction:
If you’re looking for a list of foreclosed homes in your area, you’ll see dozens and dozens of websites that all advertise lists of homes … but why do all of them have different information???
What’s in these FREE LISTS?
When it comes to “Rent-To-Own” or “Lease-to-Own” homes:
BUYERS BEWARE!!!
You’re about to learn why this could be one of the worst mistakes a buyer could possibly make.
Are there any positives? Sure there are, and we’ll discuss those as well.
Continue reading “Rent to Own Homes – Good Opportunity or Bad Idea?” »
When searching for a home in the bay area, the first question to ask is, “What are the local schools and how are they rated?”
Whether you have have kids or not, school ratings should be a top priority because in the Bay Area, good schools are a key determinant of home values.
A home with good schools will be more desirable, will appreciate faster and be worth more when it comes time to sell. … Not to mention provide a good education for your children.
With so many “school websites” out there, where do you start? What do you look for?
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The Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) is a report that is anywhere from 40 to 100 pages and is a required disclosure in the state of California for anyone purchasing a home.
Unfortunately many buyers become too intimidated by the size of the report and never really take the time to learn the important information inside.
The good news is this report is nowhere near as intimidating as it looks. I’m going to break it down for you and show you how you to review and understand the whole thing in 10 minutes flat.
So you’re looking to move to a new part of the bay area, and don’t know where to start – Don’t worry! There are some great websites to get you going FAST. The key things you should know about the area you’re moving to are:
Continue reading “5 Tools To Find The RIGHT Home In The Bay Area!” »
Or are you just submitting an offer?
And do you know the difference??
Today we’ll talk about the basics of submitting an offer as compared to submitting the kind of offer sellers love to accept - regardless of price.
Here are the 7 things your offer needs to include in order to give it the best possible chance:
For that matter, what is Escrow?
How does it work?
Why do we need it and pay for it?
Today we reveal the mysteries of the escrow process and talk about the buying timeline!!
If you are a buyer that’s been looking at homes for sale in the bay area, and a low priced short sale grabs your attention, it’s important to do a little research before jumping in.Here are the 8 things you have to know about short sales before you submit an offer:
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