4 Reasons to Consider Investing in Real Estate
Many serious investors are looking for ways to diversify their investments. Once you have maxed out your IRA or 401(k), you might look into investment strategies that do not involve …
How-To: Get Your Home Ready for Spring Buying Season in a Hot Market
The first day of spring was yesterday—and you know what that means. It’s the official start of the home-buying season! (Technically the season came early this year — California had 12 …
California’s First Quarter Foreshadows Strong Sellers’ Market
As the first quarter of 2017 comes to a close, California continues to show an abundance of active buyers throughout its markets while dealing with consistently low inventory. Reasonably priced …
13 Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund On Home Improvements
April brings many lovely things: warmer temperatures, flowers beginning to bloom, and hopefully a check from Uncle Sam once you’ve filed your taxes. It’s enough to make you giddy with …
It’s The Best Time To Buy These REITs Since 2009
There hasn’t been a better time to buy real estate investment trusts (REITs) since July 2009. That was the last time this “simple signal” flashed B-U-Y. Investors who bought on …
Things to consider before using an alternative mortgage lender
We live in a world where just about anything you want is just a click away. If you believe the catchy slogan of Quicken Loans Rocket Mortgage program, you can …
4 Tough Question To Ask Any Financial Adviser In The Trump Era
You have to be tough when dealing with a financial adviser. Nothing they are offering you is free and you overpay for their products and services. Surprisingly, though, most Americans …
5 Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund
It’s tax time, and you may be expecting a tax refund this year. In 2016, the average tax refund was $2,860. According to the IRS, 111 million tax refunds totaling …
How To Ride The Tide Of California Home Prices
For decades, California has been one of the best places to invest in real estate. A lot of people want to live there. And, unlike the problem with Florida – …
California Real Estate Heats Up As Inventory Remains Low
California continues to deal with limited listing inventory, which is resulting in an increase in buyer interest, attendance to open houses and multiple buyer offers. The job growth and a …