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Mello-Roos, California Home Buyers Must Know What They Are
What Are Mello-Roos? California home buyers need to know the definition of the term Mello-Roos. Have you ever heard it before? Do you know what Mello-Roos are? Simply put, Mello-Roos is a special tax assessed to homeowners in a community as repayment for...
What Does ‘Mortgage Servicer’ Mean? Why Is Knowing this Important?
If you are trying to contact your lender to work out a payment plan or discuss some other matter, knowing who owns your mortgage can be very helpful. Unfortunately finding out is not as easy as it sounds since more often your mortgage lender is not the one...
Should Your Home Be Vacant When You Sell?
We are settling it once and for all: Should a home be occupied or vacant during a sale? While there are pros and cons to both scenarios, believe it or not, choosing to stay ultimately is the better option. If you or anyone you know is thinking of selling and looking...
5 Reasons Spring Is a Great Time to Buy a Home
Thinking of finally getting your own home this Spring? This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to buy and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision. Extra cash from your tax refund For those who finish their...
Home Repairs That Can’t Wait
Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Same goes for small issues at home. And, if not addressed, those small issues can lead to an expensive disaster too—if no action is taken right away. Here are things to watch out for and repair immediately in your home before...
5 Reasons North County property owners Get Sued (and How To Avoid It)
It’s sad to say, but one of the fears on every property owner's mind is the thought of a lawsuit. In this article, we will review the five most common types of lawsuits against property owners. Hopefully, with this information, you can avoid some of these challenges...
8 Ways To Be Sure You Are Charging the Correct Monthly Rent Amount
It’s no surprise that owners of rental properties want to get top dollar in rent to offset their costs. But, did you know that asking for a rental amount higher than market rent can often backfire? Here are eight tips on getting the rental price right: Walk...
Designer-Approved Color Trends To Try This 2020
New year means new trends. Last year was the year of au naturale and muted colors and now, more designers are going bold and opt to pair shades of the refreshing hue with colors on the warmer side of the wheel. Some color trends remain top-picks this year. If you’re...
How Lighting Can Enhance Your Space
Interior lighting is something most of us probably don’t think about much but makes a huge difference in the overall look of your home. Lighting can make us look amazing, alter the architecture, make art important, raise the ceiling and change the atmosphere of a...
How to Make Sure It’s the Right Neighborhood
There’s a reason why in real estate the phrase “Location, location, location” is always said. In real estate, we use the term “external obsolescence”, meaning a depreciation in the value of a home due to factors that exist outside the property itself. And the...
False Assumptions About Real Estate Agents
Driving nice cars, looking at homes all day, and going to fancy lunch meetings – ah, what a sweet life a real estate agent has, right? Hate to break it to you but these stereotypes are far from reality. Today, we debunk some common assumptions about real estate...