Buying a Home with HOA: Things to Consider
Homeowner associations (HOAs) are entities that enforce community rules on homes. They govern the aesthetics in an area, housing development, or planned community. When you join them, you agree to their terms and fees [...]
What to Know When Buying a Home with an HOA
In a perfect world, every homeowner would be considerate of their neighbors and not disrupt the living situation of those around them. Unfortunately, this isn't a perfect world. Those who wish to live where [...]
How to Prep Your Home to Sell
When selling a home, a lot of work goes into prepping your house for sale, and it's not uncommon for clients to forget something while prepping. This list of how to prep your home [...]
How to Tell If You Are Ready to Buy a House
Buying your first home represents a substantial lifestyle change for most people. Becoming a homeowner is up there with finishing school or having a child in terms of accomplishments. It becomes one of the [...]
The Dos and Don’ts of the Mortgage Process
We know that the mortgage process can be stressful. Bank statements, credit scores, interest rates, loan estimates, closing prices, and more can fog up the home-buying journey. We want to make the process as [...]
Should I Sell or Rent My Home When I Move?
Are you planning on moving soon? If so, you may be considering what to do with the house you currently own. It basically comes down to two options: selling or renting. Which option will [...]
How to Build Wealth with Real Estate Investments
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to accumulate wealth. It can generate ongoing passive income and is a great long-term investment. You may even use it as a central part [...]
Is It a Good Idea to “Time the Market” When Buying a Home?
Have you been thinking about buying a home lately? If you’re wondering whether it's a good time to buy a house, ask yourself this instead: Is it a good time in my life to [...]
Understanding Home Equity and What You Can Do with It
Have you ever asked yourself, how does home equity work? It’s a confusing topic that isn’t always too clear to understand home equity is the part of your home that you actually own as [...]
How to Win in a Challenging Market: Get Your Offer Accepted
With the real estate inventory at its lowest levels since 1999, this past year concluded with an increase of existing-home sales in the US—at over 6 million—the highest number since 2006! As these numbers [...]
Can I Buy Another House Before I Sell Mine?
Can I buy another house before I sell mine? Is buying a new house before listing my current one a good idea? Or is it better to sell my current house first before buying [...]
What to Expect in Your First Year of Homeownership
While the first year of homeownership will be super exciting, it will also bring many obstacles and a large amount of changes in your life. As with any change, having a small idea of [...]
The Benefits of Working with a Certified Military Home Specialist
As an active-duty military member, you have to live with the awareness that you'll most likely have to keep moving around the country in order to fulfill your duties. As a veteran, you may [...]
The Importance of Working with a Certified Mortgage Advisor
When it comes to shopping for a mortgage, it’s easy for homebuyers to feel intimidated by the vast number of available products. The process of finding the best loan at a great value is [...]
It Pays to Review Your Mortgage Annually. Here’s Why.
Save Money by Lowering Your Interest Rate People don't think twice about scheduling annual health checks with a health provider. Everyone knows that it is critical to your overall health. Instead of letting early [...]
The Benefits of New Homeowner Education
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, navigating through the process can be overwhelming. You have to crunch the numbers to see what you can afford, search for a home that fits your lifestyle and budget, [...]
Top Reasons to Buy a Home in San Diego in 2022
Deciding to buy a home is one of the most significant decisions one can make in one’s life. That’s why many people ponder the idea of when’s the best time to get one. But [...]
4 Smart Steps Every Homeowner Should Take
One of the most exciting steps in our lives is transitioning from being a renter to a first-time homebuyer! Getting wept in all the excitement is a great feeling, but some first-time homeowners can [...]
How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Season
While California winters aren’t as bad as those in the snowy states, the weather does take its toll on our homes. When homes are not adequately prepared for the chilly season, the occasional freezes [...]
The Value of Financial Planning
Most of us know how important it is to save money. But when it comes to doing it, people tend to fall into two categories: non-planners and planners. Non-planners tend to save when they [...]
Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
The current economic situation creates something that is called a home seller's market. The demand is high, and the home inventory is low, which results in homes being available on the market for less than [...]
