Posts Tagged ‘Home buying’
The Eight Most Common Questions Asked by Homebuyers
Home buyers have many questions; if they don’t, they should. According to Realtor.com, these are the eight most common questions asked by homebuyers (with my answers): 1. What home can I afford? Only a home buyer knows how much home they ca...
Four Reasons Seniors are now Moving
Following the 2008 recession, most homeowners delayed moving as we watched the equity in our homes plummet and our stock portfolios plunge. I remember being reluctant to open my mutual fund statements. Because of declining real estate values, m...
What are Tiny Houses?
Tiny houses come in all shapes and sizes, including container homes. The average American spends more than ¼ of his income towards housing. Tiny homes offer the benefit of living a simpler, less expensive lifestyle (and who doesn’t long fo...
Home Staging on a Budget
While professional home staging is not always worth the expense, there are some instances when home staging really makes a difference. Not every home needs to be professionally staged with rented furniture and this is where your real estate age...
Buyers Beware of Incurable Defects
It’s an extremely strong seller’s market in Los Angeles. We are in the midst of prime home buying season – and the competition is tough. Most would-be home buyers are writing several offers before they are the successful bidder. (Learn ...
REAL ESTATE NEWS
Do you enjoy keeping up with the news? I still subscribe to the Los Angeles Times, but don't always read it So much is online now, but that's another discussion. Here's the top real estate news: *13 Outdoor Dates in LA *These recently ca...
The Importance of Good Credit
Being in the real estate business, I know the importance of a good credit history. My daughters both recently graduated college and are now employed. My oldest daughter deplores credit and was a bit resistant to my suggestion that she o...
WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?
It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation. They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...
