Summer 2017 Real Estate Wrap-Up

This summer has been one for the record books. Crazy solar eclipse. Heat records shattered across California. Flooding of biblical proportions in Texas. Looming (nuclear?)…

California 2017 Real Estate Market Forecast

California 2017 Real Estate ForecastLast week, I attended a presentation by Leslie Appleton-Young, who is the Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors (CAR).…

Sneak Peek Home Preview

My Savvy Seller Strategy is all about getting you the highest price for your home, in the shortest time possible. One way we do this…

Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS

In times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign…

To TIC, or Not to TIC…

It's been around for ages, really - holding title as "Tenants in Common" is one of the most popular ways to hold title - for…

January 2017 Real Estate Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QEj6zpguTQYou probably haven't noticed because of all the rain, but I've been keeping an eye on the calendar for you. Would you believe that we're…

Calculate your Cash Out Upon Sale

When it comes time to sell theirhome, the first question most owners ask is, how much is my home worth? But the second question most…

HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law

Below is alist of theHOA Package Contents as Required by California Law when a condominium is to be soldto a new owner. The buyer is…

Seller Financing Can Provide Advantages to Buyers and Sellers

In today's lending environment, it's tough for many buyers - especially those who are self-employed - to qualify for a mortgage loan. Former Federal Reserve…

The ol’ 1031 Five-Year Switcheroo

So here I am, working on doing my own personal1031 Exchange. I've done plenty of deals where either the buyer or the seller was doing…