A Buyer’s Perspective
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 ...
Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer
Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer I understand how disappointing it is to write an offer on your dream home, only to be beat out by a cash buyer. When competing with cash buyers, you need to change your strategy. Determining wha...
How Realtor relationships will impact your escrow
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I am contemplating the significance of relationships. I am fortunate to have a wonderful husband. Two amazing daughters, terrific parents, a remarkable sister, great cousins and fabulous friends. But as...
The Rams are returning to Los Angeles and they are going to need luxury real estate
The Rams are returning to Los Angeles; they will need luxury real estate, and I know just the Realtor to find it! It's about time LA got a football team! I am not a sports fan, but it seems official that the Rams will return to Los Angeles. ...
Pros and cons of hiring a friend or family member as your Realtor
With roughly 185,000 California real estate agents how do you go about selecting the right one for you? If you are fortunate to have a good friend or family member who is a full time Realtor, this may be your best option. But what are the pros...
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...
What does an earnest money deposit and an engagement ring have in common?
The earnest money deposit is a critical part of the home buying process. Once deposited with escrow, your earnest money proves to the seller that you are moving forward. It’s similar to an engagement ring- it’s a sign of good faith. In o...
Dumbing Down The Real Estate Industry
Since I started selling real estate, I have noticed that the powers that be are dumbing down the real estate industry. When I began selling real estate, the Real Estate Purchase Agreement (RPA) had a provision that when a certain box was checke...
