How you can afford a retirement community
February 5, 2021
Are you retired or approaching retirement age? You may be thinking about the best options for where to live moving forward. You may be surprised to learn that there can
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The differences between real estate agents, brokers
January 29, 2021
Real estate transactions often involve significant amounts of money. As a result, it’s common for both buyers and sellers to enlist the services of a host of professionals with real
Three tips to help you prepare your home for sale
January 2, 2021
According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the
Market timing: coronavirus and the housing market
September 20, 2020
It’s no surprise, America has entered a recession as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to impact not just businesses but the individuals they employ. Though the economy all but shut
Buying a home may be more affordable now
July 4, 2020
At a time when the strength of the U.S. economy and personal finance is on most renters’ minds, low down payment mortgage options are more appealing than ever. With mortgage
Understanding Mello Roos
April 1, 2019
When purchasing your new home, your future monthly payments will be made up of principle, interest, real property taxes and insurance, but you may also be obligated to pay a
Common title problems
March 18, 2019
My friend Laura Langen of Lawyers Title is a wealth of knowledge, and has always been there for me and my clients. Today’s column is dedicated to her, and the
Are garage conversions legal?
March 11, 2019
Garage conversions come in many forms. I’ve seen a few things “out in the field”: I’ve seen garage conversions to studio apartments for family members, with stall showers and efficiency
Safety first when selling your home
March 4, 2019
When selling your home, there are certain safety guidelines that should always be followed to keep yourself and others safe. Valuables Don’t forget to take your keys, credit cards, jewelry,
8 mistakes to avoid when buying and selling
February 4, 2019
We are in a market where many of the home buyers on the market have either sold their previous home and need a replacement home, or hope their home will
Overcoming your home-buying fears
January 22, 2019
By Ray the Realtor KutyloSignal Contributing Writer Buying a home is usually the largest financial transaction a person ever makes. If you want to buy, but fear gets in the