Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Sept. 27, 2014: The Southern California real estate market has slowed and analysts are split on whether it will keep chugging along, or if we are on the verge of another decline. Regardless of the immediate future, home buyers and sellers should take heed of the mistakes of the past, many of which helped fuel the market crash that plunged this nation into six years of economic devastation and emotional turmoil. Because when money is involved, people quickly forget. ... Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Sept. 20, 2014: Millions of homes with underwater mortgages are tempering the real estate market, especially in the Inland Empire. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area, 18 percent of homeowners with a mortgage owed more than their houses could be sold for, according to a recent report by online real estate tracker Zillow. ... Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Sept. 13, 2014: When a home goes on the market, sellers accept the fact that strangers will be walking through their house. But few take the precautions necessary to ensure they’ll be protected and safe. Here are some tips to stay safe, and keep the honest people honest ... Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Sept. 6, 2014: Fall is near and the summer real estate season is winding down. Though the real estate market begins to slow this time of year, there are still plenty of homes on the market. As buyers focus more on school activities and the holidays, home sellers must tighten their game – every potential buyer is important. Below are tips for homeowners to position themselves for the fall selling season and attract the best buyers with the highest offers. ... Read More