In the wake of the national housing crisis and subsequent mortgage meltdown, experts say that consumers are putting mortgages at the top of their list when it comes to debt priorities. The negative effects of a foreclosure or short sale were widely advertised throughout the...
It’s hard to believe that 2013 will soon be a thing of the past. Winter is in full swing, and soon, even cooler weather will set in for the duration of the winter. While the weather is still favorable, home owners can get ready for...
The photos that you take and use for your real estate collateral, including both print and online, can say a lot about your branding. Armed with a camera phone, real estate agents are taking more photos than ever of their properties, but that’s not to...
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, but it can also be one of the best if you take advantage of different tax breaks. There are a variety of them available and they can save you big money each...
Spring and summer have long been thought of as the busiest home buying periods, but 2013 has seen buyer interest extend way into the fall. Home values continue to rise, as does buyer interest, and inventory levels are still having a hard time keeping up...
The massive real estate downturn that characterized much of the recession led to many rumors and myths about home buying. Before the mortgage meltdown, virtually any buyer was able to walk into a lender, obtain a loan and often buy a home they could never...
Real estate agents are masters at marketing and selling homes, and because they often get wrapped up in the day-to-day comings and goings of client meetings, house showings and the like, their own brand can get overlooked. Brand consistency is important across the board, including...
CV Escrow is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in La Mesa, California on October 15th. Since opening our doors in October 2005, CV Escrow has expanded throughout Southern California, and remains committed to providing outstanding escrow services as we open our...
In the wake of the housing crisis, short sales became a common way for home owners to avoid losing their homes. Those who could no longer make their mortgage payments were able to work with lenders to sell their home at a loss. Many home...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...