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Are There Deals in Real Estate

“Deals” And “Bargains” In Real Estate The myth: It is widely believed by the public (and even by many real estate practitioners!) that there are “deals” or “bargains” to be had in real estate. The thought is that, in good markets or in bad, somehow a property can be purchased “below market price”. The reality: […]

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How to Buy a Home

Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Buying a home can be stressful. There are a lot of moving parts and a lot of things that can go wrong. Working with a professional Realtor, knowing the process and your due diligence is what will keep your home purchase on track. During the transaction, usually in escrow or before, a buyer will receive […]

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City Inspection for a Real Estate Sale

Some Southern California Cities Require A Pre-Sale Inspection, A Report Or Both! Whether selling or buying a home, it is well to learn if the jurisdiction in which the property is located requires that representatives of that jurisdiction (invariably cities; counties usually do not do this) must enter and inspect the property before close of […]

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Lease Option To Buy

A lease-option agreement should be looked at as “buying the right to buy at some future time”. The objective is to assure both the tenant/buyer and landlord/seller that the property may be transferred at a presently-agreed price at the end of the time period stipulated in the lease-option agreement. Steps to the creation of a […]

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Real Estate Sale Contract Basics

The Law Of Contracts – A Few Basics There’s an old proverb that says “In California, if it ain’t in writin’, it ain’t real estate’. The Statute of Frauds in the State says that all real estate undertakings must be reduced to writing. The real estate industry, via its Trade Association, the California Association of […]

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Emerging Trends in Real Estate

Emerging Trends In Real Estate: ULI Report Offers Outlook (Source Urban Land Institute) The Urban Land Institute has released its annual report on the key emerging trends that will shape the real estate market in 2015. Commenting on the report, Mitch Roschelle, a U.S. real estate advisory practice leader with PwC, stated, “Unlike previous reports […]