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Take a minute and consider how much your investing business has changed over the past twelve months. There is a good chance that you have probably undergone some subtle, and not so subtle, changes in philosophy and direction. It is always better to be a step or two ahead rather than chasing outdated trends and […]

Beautiful PRIVATE HILLTOP RETREAT. Remodeled four-bedroom, two-bathroom home tucked away in the COVINA HEIGHTS neighborhood. DESIGNER upgrades to complement the open and airy layout. As you walk through the entryway, you will love the huge living room, beautiful fireplace, formal dining area, plenty of windows to let in the natural light. Home chefs and entertainers […]

There are few things more impactful to your financial health than a foreclosure. Aside from a bankruptcy, a property foreclosure is one of the worst things that can negatively affect your credit. Not only does it hurt your credit in the short term, but it has a lasting impact that could take years to recover. […]

Of all the noteworthy things involved with selling a home, one thing people don’t talk about quite often enough is how truly weird it is to be living in a for-sale property. Your home doesn’t really feel like your own during this period, and it’s only natural that things will seem a little off. Living in […]

The decision to part with your home is an emotional one. Homeowners,  therefore, go out of their way to make sure they and their houses get the price they deserve. In the effort to increase property value, homeowners often contemplate the idea of renovating a house before selling it. Should you fix up your home before you list […]

Getting approved for a loan is much different than it was a decade ago. In the past there were multiple options and programs for every different income type and down payment. Today there is much more documentation required and everything is much more scrutinized. A seemingly innocent document requested at the 11th hour could cause the […]

In the world of real estate, you never know what is on the horizon. There are plenty of times when situation is thrown on your lap completely out of the blue with unfamiliar circumstances. Such can the case with inherited properties. Dealing with an inherited property  or a property in probate can be one of […]

A lot has changed in the world of real estate over the last decade.As difficult as it may be to believe, the mortgage collapse was over ten years ago. One of the defining terms shortly after the collapse was “short sale”. There is a good chance that even if you were in real estate you […]

If the answer is a resounding yes, you’re ready to list. If the answer is no, you’ll need to understand why it is a no and create a strategic plan of attack to create a yes. Realtors are often called upon to outline exactly what a seller may need to do to get their house […]

Everybody is on the hunt for the perfect investment. We want minimal risk, high returns and easy management. What we don’t realize is that those are hard to come by. Instead of constantly searching for the perfect investment you should look for something more easily attainable. A rental property is undoubtedly the best long-term investment currently available […]