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Sep 16
5 min

5 Coronavirus Real Estate Myths Everyone Thinks Are True—Debunked

Every day, our conversations online and off are filled with "did you hear this yet?" news about the coronavirus pandemic. And, alas, not ...

Jul 11
3 min

Real Estate And The Future Of Work

In the future, will we all work from home? This is one of the most-asked questions resulting from the Covid-19 shutdown — understandably ...

Jun 15
6 min

When does refinancing into a 15-year mortgage make sense?

With the pandemic still prevalent and interest rates near all-time lows, now is a great time to think about a refinance. It may also be a...

May 11
2 min

How to Protect Your Real Estate Assets

If you own real estate, chances are you have purchased insurance to protect your assets against damage or loss. But have you taken the n...

Mar 9
3 min

The Many Benefits of Aging in a Community

There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with a...

Feb 11
3 min

2020: The Year Of The ADU

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) should get a new lease on life in 2020 due to a heavy push for affordable housing perfectly timed with st...

Feb 11
1 min

Create an Evacuation Plan for Your Pets

An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and o...

Jan 7
6 min

What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020

From building and decorating materials to room sizes, colors, and lighting, gift your clients with the knowledge gleaned from crystal ball g

Dec 9, 2019
5 min

2020 Real Estate Outlook: Expert Predictions For Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Tech And More

The 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand and limited supply—particularly on the lower-priced end of the market.

Nov 8, 2019
1 min

Recessions and Real Estate, What’s the Big Worry all About?

Have you ever wondered how previous recessions have affected real estate prices? This is a common question I get asked by agents and con...

Nov 8, 2019
1 min

Another Successful Donation Drive for Our 4 Legged Fire Victims

Unfortunately I needed to hold another donation drive this year for the victims of the Southern California wildfires. The donation drive...

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can

Nov 6, 2019
2 min

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are

Oct 12, 2019
7 min

10 Tips for buying rental property

If you’ve been watching reruns of HGTV’sIncome Property and wondering if it’s time to buy a rental property and become a landlord, you’re...

Oct 12, 2019
5 min

8 things to do immediately when you buy a home

If you’ve just bought a house, congratulations are in order. Once you’ve made it through making the offer, the home inspection, mortgage ...

Oct 6, 2019
4 min

Autumn Maintenance Tips

Use these must-do fall maintenance tips to keep your house in shape and help keep you warm this winter. Exterior Fixes Regularly clean gu...

Oct 2, 2019
2 min

Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much.

When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a ...

Sep 3, 2019
1 min

Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019

We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering w...

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

Expansive Soil Guidelines

Several areas within the City of Torrance contain differing amounts of expansive (also called adobe or clay) soil. If your home is locate...

Aug 7, 2019
1 min

Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Sell Your House

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I ...

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