Santa Cruz Real Estate Update October 2014
Has the Santa Cruz real estate market peaked? That's a question I was asked last month by the Santa Cruz Sentinel.In a word: it's too…
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Advice for FSBOs from a Real Estate Attorney
I have been a member of Quora for some time now, but like a lot of sites I join, I haven't participated much. But lately…
[M07/S10] 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange
While we are on the subject of taxes, I’m going to briefly mention 1031 tax deferred exchanges. The usual disclaimer applies – I am not…
[M06/S03] Getting the Word out about your Home
Once your home has finally hit the market, there’s a lot more that will need to happen, in the first two weeks in particular. While…
[M07/S01] The Residential Purchase Agreement
Most home sales in California use the standard Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) provided by the California Association of Realtors. It’s an eight page document and…
A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Cost You
Many people don't think much about how a bad real estate agent can cost you, but the truth is, a bad real estate agent can…
[M03/S08] Dual Agency
Dual Agency in a real estate transaction happens when an agent or broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. In California,…
[M06/S06] Make your home Available, but make Yourself Scarce for Showings
Whenever practical, it is advisable to make your home available, but make yourself scarce for Showings for showings and open houses. Buyers don’t feel comfortable…
[M07/S07] Delays in the Home Sale Process
No matter how carefully you have prepared your home, or how carefully you have vetted the buyer, it is possible that there will be a…
[M03/S09] Check an Agent’s Work
You know what they say – the proof is in the pudding! Before hiring an agent, you should check out the agent to see what…