Being a first-time homebuyer is such an exciting time! It’s a huge accomplishment and perhaps the most significant investment you will have made up until this point. While homeownership can be exciting, the process can also be overwhelming if it’s your first time. There are many...
Homeownership is a wonderful thing, but the cost of utilities each month can sometimes be shocking! With a little bit of effort and due diligence, there are ways to keep your costs in check. And who doesn’t want to save money these days? Here are...
The 2021 real estate market thus far has been pretty busy! Competition is beyond fierce for home buyers, with many encountering bidding wars or a lack of inventory altogether. Fortunately, there are ways that buyers can stand out in the crowd, and one of those involves...
Proposition 19, which was one of two Propositions on the California ballot that affected state property tax rules, has passed and been approved. The passing vote means the following: Eligible homeowners can transfer their tax assessments anywhere within the state and allow tax assessments to be...
Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. They are how interested buyers learn about the home's condition from a trained and certified professional. But with the Covid-19 pandemic still impacting the world, home inspections have also changed. Look for a home inspection...
Real estate professionals have been pleasantly surprised by home buyers' continued demand, even during the pandemic. Inventory remains low across the country, and interested buyers are still combing the market in search of their dream home. This is known as a “seller’s market.” Managing expectations with...
On August 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced that they are taking a new approach to bolster the economy. The major policy shift includes allowing inflation to run higher than normal -- over their 2% goal-- if it, in turn, supports the labor market and...
SOC should be very much on the radar of both real estate agents and their clients. Essentially, this type of compliance ensures that companies are performing annual audits and demonstrate effective internal controls regarding the security of private client information. Think about the amount of personal...
Recently, we have been receiving questions about California’s Propositions 60 and 90, so we wanted to take a moment to discuss them in more detail. They are quite similar, so, understandably, there would be confusion. But after discussing the unique attributes of each one, we think...
It’s a time we can count on each and every year - tax time! And, while it isn’t anyone's favorite topic, it can’t be avoided. You may remember that earlier this year there were some changes made to homeownership tax laws. So, this year, many people...