Generally, the cost of homeownership is under-stated. Let's figure this to be around 0.175% of purchase price: For many Americans, their expected mortgage payment may not be all that different from their current monthly rent. But even if you have a down payment saved...
Everything seems like "If" these days, but if we had a market comeback, the dates of a modified and compressed selling season would be fairly predictable, looking at it logically. The actual results will be a matter of compression and intensity. If there isn't much of...
There is no reason to transfer your house to your kids - use a family trust instead. If you need dough, then get a reverse mortgage. Hat tip to just some guy! Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing...
E-notary companies are out there....can we close a sale with one now? There still needs to be at least one personal interaction with a stranger to be able to finance the purchase of a house in San Diego County, says the boss at First American Title today: Good morning...
Ryan describes how to look at the comps today in less than 30 seconds (look at listings and pendings): Listen to the whole six minutes to get an appraiser's overview of Sacramento's market today.
Here are tips for those who don't regularly work from home: Prepare and Get Job-Comfortable Get ready for work every morning like you are going to physically go into work. Dress up, do your hair — whatever you'd normally do. This puts you in a professional mindset....
Would more people leave California if they just knew where to go? Here are my favorite links to get your research started: Best Places to Retire – 2020: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire Best Places to Live 2020:...
Here's a review of the smart-home devices seen at the CES this week, including Alexa in your showerhead! https://www.cnet.com/pictures/all-the-smart-home-devices-of-ces-2020/ Second list: https://www.sunset.com/lifestyle/tech/best-of-ces-2020-sunset-smarter-awards
The new paint on your front door looks spectacular, and it got you in the mood. What else can you do to improve your curb appeal? Great tips here: https://theclose.com/curb-appeal-ideas/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/a-facelift-for-your-house#.mq5vOQjbnL
Widowed taxpayers. If you are a widowed taxpayer who doesn't meet the 2-year ownership and residence requirements on your own, consider the following rule. If you sell your home within 2 years of the death of your spouse and you haven’t remarried at the time of the...
