Last week we posted the first five news laws that were announced by the California Association of Realtors. This week we wanted to share with you the next five on the list. These new laws pertain to a plethora of topics, including citations, escrows, tax...
1907 Classic Craftsman Offered at $1,795,000 Listed by Ted Clark & Partners, this historic four-bedroom, four-bath craftsman home was built in 1907 by Frederick C. Grable & Clarence Austin of the architectural firm Grable & Austin. Situated just a couple miles from Old Pasadena and the famous...
As 2011 comes to a close, it is no surprise that there are over a dozen new laws that will affect both real estate agents and brokers. To assist you in understanding these new regulations and laws, we will be posting them over the next...
Gentleman's Farm $2,495,000 This stunning, five-bedroom, six-bathroom Mediterranean Estate listed by Ted Clark & Partners is located in Altadena, California, about a half mile east of the Altadena Golf Course. Built in 1927, this classic estate features extensive grounds, orchard, and organic gardens. Situated on a...
As a busy professional, one of the most important weapons in your arsenal is your smartphone. It contains all your contacts, provides a tether to the Internet, and can help guide you to your next appointment. While your smartphone is your lifeline to the rest...
Understanding contingencies is important when you are considering making an offer on a property. A contingency is a condition in the Purchase Agreement that allows the buyer(s) to remove themselves from the contract with their deposit refunded if certain conditions are not met after their...
According to a recent survey, the number of homes occupied by renters has gone up nearly 34% over the last decade. That’s good news if you’re looking for a long-term investment (10 years or more) and have ever considered becoming a landlord. Rents don’t show any...
According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the biggest disagreement between landlords and tenants come after the tenant vacates the property, and it is often centered on the refund of the security deposit. Knowing what the law will and won’t allow will go a...
A fundamental component of the financial performance of commercial investment real estate is the rent (rental income). Depending on the type of lease agreement (gross, modified, NNN, percentage, etc), rental income may include tenant base rent payments, liability insurance, common area maintenance (CAM), property taxes,...
Personal Landing Page? Check! Contact info? Check! You’re online! Now you just sit back and watch the sales come in, right? Not so fast… While you can convert many of those leads into sales, you can’t rely on the Internet alone. There will be a...
