Should YOU Buy a House in 2016?

Is 2016 YOUR Year to Buy? There are many good reasons to buy your new house, or your first house, in 2016. With real estate prices remaining relatively stable for the foreseeable future, coupled with historically low interest rates, increasing rental rates and continued demand for housing, now is a great time to consider your […]

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Time to STOP Renting!

Are you still renting and throwing your money away every month?  Really?  Why?  NOW is the time to STOP RENTING and take advantage of SUPER LOW mortgage interest rates!  I believe that YOU can qualify to buy a house.  Contact me TODAY to discuss your options. Rent or Buy?  Should you rent a house or […]

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Tips for the First Time Buyer

Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy:  With mortgage interest rates still at historic lows, and with the busy “Summer selling season” still a few months away, NOW is a great time to buy real estate!  First time buyer?  Your time is NOW!   If you are able to buy a house before the […]

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Make $$$ With Tax Strategies for the New Year!

The two strategies discussed below are perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT pieces of information that EVERY homeowner, or future homeowner, must know! If you are not quite ready to take advantage of these tax benefits, perhaps your parents are! Two Tax Strategies GUARANTEED to Save You (or your parents) Money!  Upsize OR downsize AND / OR […]

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Buy With a LOW Down Payment!

There are several reasons to buy a house.  Many people buy their first house to take advantage of the tax benefits while others buy a house to take advantage of increasing house values.  These are just two of many great reasons to buy a house.  Keep Your Money!  If you rent your house (or apartment) […]

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Market Update – Time To Buy!

The Best Time to Buy is During the Holiday Season The Market is Ready for Buyers:  As we head into the holiday season our collective thoughts turn to shopping for presents and spending time with family.  The kids are back in school and most house buyers have put their plans on hold until the springtime.  […]

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Real Estate Market Update & Forecast Fall 2013

Market Update for Fall 2013 Market Update:  As we come to the end of another summer selling season it is a good time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future of the Southern California real estate market. In the Beginning:  Springtime of 2013 saw a flood of buyers looking to take […]

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The Termite Inspection and Report

The Termite and Your House The Termite Inspection:  When you buy a house your lender will almost always require a “clear termite report” before they fund your mortgage loan.  A “Clear” termite report means that all of the “section one” repairs have been made and that your house is now free from any active infestation.  […]

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Balanced Market = Buy a House Now!

Should You Buy a House Now? Today’s Real Estate Market:  In February of this year, and again in April, I talked about a strong seller’s market and my belief that the market would achieve some balance as we got further into the summer selling season.  It appears that my feeling was correct.  I would call […]

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Sell Now or Wait?

Is it Time to Sell Now? Sell Now or Wait?  I am working with several clients who want to “move up” or “downsize” their house.  The catch 22 for sellers is this:  Should I sell now or wait to possibly sell my house for more later? Another dilemma for sellers is where to go after […]

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