The Top 5 Benefits of Homeownership in the U.S. Homeownership offers both intangible rewards and powerful financial advantages when compared to renting. While some benefits are emotional and lifestyle-driven, others quietly compound over time and play a...
As technology advances, so do the scams. One of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S. right now is Title Theft — and homeowners are being blindsided every day. Here’s how it happens:A thief forges your signature on a single document — a Quitclaim Deed — and...
By Kevin Dougherty, Broker, Reef Realty When it comes to buying or selling a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right real estate agent. The right professional can make the process smooth, protect you from costly mistakes, and...
Still waiting for the “perfect time” to buy? The market might already be giving you the green light. The most reliable source we have for tracking home price trends is the Case-Shiller Index. While it reports about two months behind real time, its trend lines don’t...
I came across a headline today: “Fed Rate Cut Grows More Likely as Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7%.” Naturally, that raises the million-dollar question for consumers: What does this mean for me? In real estate, timing is everything — or at least we like to...
Lately, I’ve been getting flooded with emails from agents excitedly announcing a “Price Improvement” on their listings. Let’s be honest— for whom exactly is this an improvement? Certainly not the seller. It’s not a price improvement; it’s a price reduction. Call it...
In addition to the Senior Reappraisal Exclusion, the second part of Prop 19 is The Parent-Child Transfer. Understanding the Parent-Child Property Transfer Under Proposition 19 In California, Proposition 19 has significantly changed how property transfers between...
Attention Seniors (55+): Here's What You Need to Know About Proposition 19 If you're over 55 and living in California, this is important information about Proposition 19 that could save you thousands on your property tax bill each year. I've recently come across...
Houses for sale are sitting on the market for longer than in previous years. San Diego’s housing market and home values have been on a tear in recent years, but that may be coming to an end. The median price of a home in the San Diego housing market has steadily...
Several months after fires tore through Pacific Palisades and Altadena, rent near burn areas is rising faster than elsewhere in Los Angeles County, according to an L.A. Times analysis of Zillow data. ZIP Codes within three miles of Eaton and Palisades burn areas...
ADUs (or accessory dwelling units) are the hot topic in real estate, but what are they worth? Illustrative story: A homebuyer recently commented that he had “overpaid” by $100,000 for a home that had a tiny home in the backyard. Did he? It depends on what he meant...
These are 10 most common title issues that could cost you money down the road and possibly put your ownership rights at risk. They could also blow up your current real estate transaction. Make sure your agent reviews and explains your title report with you....
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Finally, if the discount real estate agent is offering a “limited service” then they will be eliminating some of the services from their offering to the seller in order to justify the reduced rates.
These services may or may not be important to you, so pay attention.