Maria Powell | Types of Inspections a Property May Need Besides the Typical Home Inspection

Types of Inspections a Property May Need Besides the Typical Home Inspection

Published March 27, 2017

A home inspection is one of the most common contingencies to be included in a real estate contract. Even if a home is only a couple of years old, anything can happen, which is why it’s important to take the opportunity to have the home inspected before your purchase agreement goes firm.

INFOGRAPHIC: C.A.R.’s January Sales Report

Published March 23, 2017

The real estate market in California started off strong this year with higher sales from December. Sales increases in January were likely the result of an increase in interest rates since the Presidential election, prompting buyers to get into the market before rates climb even higher.

How Do Capital Gains Taxes Work When Selling Real Estate?

Published March 20, 2017

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the sale of your property, you could wind up having to pay capital gains taxes to Uncle Sam come tax time.

Common Reasons Why Pending Sales Never Make it to Closing

Published March 16, 2017

Whether you’re on the buying or selling end of a real estate transaction, making it all the way to offer acceptance is a huge, rewarding step. Unfortunately, the deal isn’t quite done yet: you still have to make it to final closing. While the majority of deals go though with little or no issues, there are still the odd transactions that fizzle out before the closing date.

How Does a Comparative Market Analysis Help You Sell Your Home?

Published March 13, 2017

After you’ve decided to sell your home, how much will you be listing it for? The asking price can’t be just some arbitrary number that you come up with in an effort to rake in top dollar for your home. Instead, determining the perfect listing price requires careful consideration and a sound strategy.

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for Filing a Disaster Claim on Your Insurance

Published March 9, 2017

You pay for your homeowner’s insurance, but at no time do you ever want to have to file a claim as a result of a major disaster. If you find yourself in this position, make sure you keep the following tips in mind when putting in a claim with you insurance provider.

How to Figure Out How Much of Your Income Should Be Spent on a Mortgage

Published March 6, 2017

Before you start pounding the pavement in search of your next home and book showings, you might want to find out exactly how much you can afford first. There’s no sense in looking in the $600,000 range, for instance, if you can only realistically afford a home worth $300,000.

Pros and Cons of Owner Financing

Published March 2, 2017

A home purchase is a very expensive one and typically requires some type of financing. The more common way to finance such a large purchase is to obtain a mortgage from a lender or bank, but there are other more creative ways to get your hands on the money you need to pay for your new home.

5 Home Upgrades You Might Be Tempted to Make, But Probably Shouldn’t

Published February 27, 2017

Whether your home doesn’t suit your needs or tastes anymore or you’re thinking of revamping it to get a better dollar when you sell, there are dozens of upgrades that you can make to your home to improve it. The question is, which upgrades are worth the money spent, and which ones are money pits that won’t allow you to recoup your investment?

5 Reasons Why Single-Family Homes Make a Great Investment

Published February 20, 2017

One of the best things about investing in real estate is that there are so many property options to choose from, which makes real estate investing a very flexible endeavor. But single-family homes, in particular, offer a number of distinct advantages over other types of properties that warrant serious consideration.