It is easy to miss a lot of the wear and tear that happens to your house over the years. But when you start thinking about selling, the state of your home becomes much clearer. Read More
After TRID Backlog Clears, Home Sales Expected to Normalize Again Home sales dropped drastically in November 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors. But what exactly caused the decrease? High prices? Threats of an interest... Read More
Is a trend really a trend if it repeats year after year? That’s a valid concern in the commercial construction world. For a competitive and fragmented industry that happens to be resistant to some of... Read More
This Orangecrest Home For Sale Has Tons of Upgrades This property will go on the market in just a few days, but we thought you might like to have a sneak preview. It’s a... Read More
What are the Hottest Top Home Features for Home Buyers? Think your home will sell in just a few days? It all comes down to two things: price and having the top... Read More
Low Inventory, Moderate Demand, Driving Price Increase The California real estate market has been a little Jekyll-and-Hyde the past 24 months. While home prices have shown healthy and sustainable increases from one year to the next, month-to-month activity has... Read More
Is This the Most Amazing Back Yard in Orangecrest? VIEW THE 3D TOUR CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION VIEW THE SLIDE SHOW CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION... Read More
Just Listed | 8274 Fern Grove Cir Riverside CA 92508 CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR (change link on this to the actual tour) $489,900 8274 Fern Grove Cir., Riverside,... Read More
Just Listed | Cute California Bungalow with Modern Upgrades CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR (change link on this to the actual tour) $319,900 6629 Belinda Dr., Riverside, CA... Read More
Sprawling Single-Story Pool Estate in Alessandro Heights CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR (change link on this to the actual tour) $849,900 7976 Kimberly Jean Ct., Riverside, CA 92506... Read More
Former Ryland Model Home With Tons of Upgrades View the Tour $369,900 31243 Nice Ave., Mentone, CA 92359 5 Bedrooms plus Loft 3 Bathrooms 3,370 Square Feet BRIAN... Read More
Move-In Ready Orangecrest Beauty With Upgrades CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR $409,900 8845 Morninglight Cir., Riverside, CA 92508 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2,155 Square Feet BRIAN... Read More
1-Acre Horse Property in Orangecrest/Woodcrest CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR (change link on this to the actual tour) $499,999 15031 Wood Rd., Riverside, CA 92508 4 Bedrooms... Read More
Immaculately Upgraded Anaheim Hills View Home CLICK HERE FOR THE 3D TOUR (change link on this to the actual tour) $749,900 6480 E. Shady Valley Ln., Anaheim Hills, CA 92807... Read More
Our Riverside, Calif., home buyers closed on the sale of their home on Dec. 23, 2014. The grandchildren, who were helping their Mom save for a home, didn't know about the purchase until the sale was complete. The surprise came on Christmas Eve. Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Nov. 1, 2014: The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and mall madness. But it can also be the most wonderful time of the year to buy a home. The combination of fewer buyers and committed sellers can bring holiday cheer for a homebuyer. Below are some factors to consider when searching for a home at the end of the year. ... Read More
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, Aug. 30, 2014: With summer winding down and home inventory on the increase, unprepared home sellers could be in for a long, cold winter. Because when homes aren’t selling in one day, only those that stand out from the competition will attract an offer, much less get the highest possible price. Here are some basic steps to prepare your house for a quick and profitable sale ... Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Aug. 23, 2014: When it comes to selling a home, full disclosure is one of the most important responsibilities of the owner. In California, the seller of a residential property (one to four units) is required by law to disclose to a buyer under contract everything they know that might have a material affect on the value or desirability of the property. Everything. Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, Aug. 3, 2014: If a house is priced attractively, or if the real estate market is hot, buyers can end up competing for the same home. It’s not unusual in the Inland Empire for more than one buyer to make an offer on the same property. And in those “multiple-offer” situations, the rules, and strategies, change. Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, July 27, 2014: The lending rules are getting tougher for anyone who has completed a short sale. Fannie Mae, which sets the guidelines for most conventional mortgages, has increased the waiting period to four years after a short sale to qualify for a new home loan. Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, July 20, 2014: It’s the paradox of the “as-is” home sale. You want a hassle-free transaction, but you may be delaying the sale and killing your bottom line. If you want to sell your Inland Empire home for the highest price in the shortest period of time, you shouldn’t let a buyer in to find a bunch of problems. Read More
Our column from the Riverside Press-Enterprise, June 21, 2014: Buying a house is much like building a house: Each has a deliberate sequence of steps that, taken out of order, could undermine the stability of the deal. Fortunately, it’s an easy path to follow, if you know the way. Here is a quick summary of the Home-Buying Process, start to finish: Read More