Articles
October 17, 2018
The New Construction Shell Game
There is a lot of new home construction happening right now, and these houses are beautiful. It’s easy to see why homeowners are choosing to build when there aren’t many options available on the real estate market. But, you need to know…
October 10, 2018
Rent Control: Prop 10
One of the things Californians will be voting in November is Prop 10. I won’t get into the details of the proposition, but the 30,000-foot view is that it’s deciding whether jurisdictions can pass rent controls on homeowners. Today I’m talking about…
October 3, 2018
Atomic Habits: How Habits Shape the Future
In my weekly videos, I usually share information about the real estate market, getting a mortgage, and other industry-related topics. But, sometimes I like to share helpful tips that aren’t necessarily about real estate. Today’s message is a bit of a public…
September 27, 2018
Are Termites Eating Your House?
A termite report is one thing that is often overlooked in a real estate transaction. Today, I talked to Richie with Richie’s Termite and Pest Control about the importance of a termite report before buying a home. Sometimes the termite report is…
September 19, 2018
Who’s Ready to Retire?
We all want to retire someday, but who is truly on track to make that happen? One of the most important financial tools for retiring comfortably is having a real estate property that is paid off, thus making your housing expense very…
September 12, 2018
The Home Purchasing Process Starts Here
Where does the home buying process really start? Most people start the process of purchasing a home completely backward. They start shopping for homes, even though they have no idea whether they can afford to purchase. It is common to turn to…
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