March 2014

The Water Crisis: Where are we wasting, and how can you help?

Did you know that a typical 3-bedroom, single-family home in California uses approximately 174,000 gallons of water per year?  A whopping 57% of water usage per home is spent on landscaping.  Add in 9% of water usage on "overwatering" and your land is clearly gobbling up the majority of the water you're using! In addition to adjusting your sprinkler schedule and maybe working more succulents into your...

Be sure to seek a Short Sale Expert!

Everyone's heard the long and horrendous stories of going through a short sale.  Is it really that bad? It doesn't have to be!  Especially is you seek the expertise of a real estate agent with experience in short sales. Our very own Maria Roller has closed OVER 200 short sale transactions.  Check out this article below for a brief explanation of WHY short sales often take a long time to close, and how...

Buying A Home Is Now 38% Cheaper Than Renting

Originally posted on Forbes.com, 3/5/2014:Is renting or buying a better financial bet? Every six months, Trulia’s chief economist Jed Kolko runs the numbers to answer that question and help you stay on top of the trends.  So what does Trulia’s Winter 2014 Rent vs. Buy Report tell us? Although the gap between renting and buying is narrowing across the U.S., homeownership is still 38% cheaper than...

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