I love where I live, but sometimes I wonder….what else is out there? Could I trade in my ocean view for more property? Or a guest room or larger bedrooms for my kids? With so many possibilities out there, what’s possible for my family and me? I recently downloaded an app called “Home Scouting” right onto my phone. It allows me to create and save searches based on my wish list of home...
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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...
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...
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...
For release: December 4, 2013 IRS and California Franchise Tax Board declare California distressed home sellers not liable for federal or state income tax on short sales LOS ANGELES (Dec. 4) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) announced today it received a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), obtained by Board of Equalization (BOE) member George Runner, clarifying...
Government Shutdown Causing Delays in Home Loan Approvals While the federal government may not be directly involved with the home loan process, there are several indirect factors that the Federal government has to help with to close a mortgage loan. Large government bodies may all be suffering from furloughed employees and backups in processing approvals. These delays could affect all loan types...
Nov. 3rd 8am-4pm – Come stop by and say hi! The Village Faire features over 850 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and more. Children’s rides, an international food center, and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast guarantee that you’ll find fun for the whole family! Parking for this very popular event is limited, so...
Having fun in San Diego doesn't require a lot of money; in fact, many things to see and do here are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather year-round, and a variety of magnificent settings countywide, San Diego offers a fun and inexpensive getaway during all seasons of the year. Click...