Proposition 15 is a ballot measure that would amend the California State Constitution to increase property taxes for commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture. Property taxes would be based on market value, with proceeds benefiting education and local government funding initiatives. What...
The Southern California real estate market has been hot for many months. Home buying continues to surge, while a lack of inventory has created a seller’s market. At the end of August, inventory was down 25% in Los Angeles and Orange counties. According to Zillow...
Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying process. They are how interested buyers learn about the home's condition from a trained and certified professional. But with the Covid-19 pandemic still impacting the world, home inspections have also changed. Look for a home inspection...
When is the last time you said or heard someone say, “He or she made me feel so (enter emotion here)?” The emotion might be sad, mad, outraged...
Saying no. It’s a hard thing for a lot of people, including myself. But, like with most things in life, it becomes much easier with time. There was a point in my life where I felt very overwhelmed. I realized that I was such a people pleaser,...
Real estate professionals have been pleasantly surprised by home buyers' continued demand, even during the pandemic. Inventory remains low across the country, and interested buyers are still combing the market in search of their dream home. This is known as a “seller’s market.” Managing expectations with...
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world...
On August 27, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced that they are taking a new approach to bolster the economy. The major policy shift includes allowing inflation to run higher than normal -- over their 2% goal-- if it, in turn, supports the labor market and...
Stop for just a moment and imagine this: what if you said all of your inner thoughts aloud all of the time? Chances are, you probably wouldn’t feel comfortable with that, especially the things you say about yourself to yourself. It’s incredible how horrible we can...
SOC should be very much on the radar of both real estate agents and their clients. Essentially, this type of compliance ensures that companies are performing annual audits and demonstrate effective internal controls regarding the security of private client information. Think about the amount of personal...