Category Archives: Real Estate

As it relates to real estate, “title” refers to the ownership rights to a certain piece of property. WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE? Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects property owners and their lenders against losses related to the property’s title or ownership. Title insurance minimizes the risk of acquiring property whose legal history […]

Originally published by Janet Dunn on Houzz     Didn’t get your decor right the first time around? No problem — you can turn your styling errors into successes. If you’re scratching your head over why the decor in some of the spaces in your home leaves you feeling slightly underwhelmed, a remedy — or […]

If you live in California and are over the age of 55 you can effectively reduce your property taxes when buying a new home. In California when you buy a new home your new property is subject to reappraisal and therefore a new base tax value. Since real estate historically appreciates over time, your new […]

Wouldn’t it be nice to buy something for your home and never have to spend the money to buy one again? Unfortunately, appliances have lifespans, and then you end up having to buy a new one.  After years of use, your furnace, air conditioner, oven, dishwasher, parts will fail from wear and tear. While normal, it’s nice to know […]

By: Jennifer Sharp Whether you’re thinking about selling a home during the summertime or not, it’s vital to your homes “health” that you complete certain tasks during the summer months. 1.) Wash Exterior Windows Washing the interior of your windows is an easy winter task. Now that the temperatures are heating up, this is a great time to […]

Originally published on CNN Money   Buying a home is often the largest investment we will make. Don’t let out-of-pocket costs surprise you during the purchasing process. For starters, budget between 2% and 5% of the home’s purchase price for closing costs, including appraiser, lender, and title fees. New regulations passed last year mean lenders have to […]

(Originally published on Curbed) Across the U.S., and especially in major cities, starter homes—that is, smaller, entry-level properties attainable for individuals, couples, or families just starting out—are increasingly hard to come by. In numbers, that’s a 40 percent inventory drop nationwide since 2012, along with a 6 percent increase in the share of income needed to […]

If you’ve been wavering about selling your home, it might just be time to make a final decision. This year is going to be the year of the home seller, many experts say. It has been a seller’s market for the last two years, but this year is looking to be even better. There are […]

Originally published on LighterSideOfRealestate.com   Real estate is a prolific profession. Everyone either knows a real estate agent, or is connected to one through six (probably less) degrees of separation. Between friends and relatives, and the stereotypical representation of real estate agents on television and in pop culture, the general public has a adopted some […]