Short sales have become the solution of choice for homeowners who can no longer afford to stay in their house. It allows them to sell their property for less than the principal balance while avoiding a foreclosure. Short sales have also helped buyers into...
One tool that doesn’t seem to be leaving the technology world anytime soon is Foursquare. Foursquare is a geo-local, mobile application that allows you to “check-in” at locations around your community. Once you check-in, your connections can see where you are, what places you frequent...
California SB 183, requiring all single family California homes and rental units to be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, went into effect on July 1, 2011. Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in all homes by January 1, 2013. The presence/absence of carbon monoxide detectors...
Refinancing a home can seem like the perfect solution for homeowners when interest rates are low. Often times it is a great decision, but they are also several things to be aware of prior to making the decision. The following items are extremely important to...
Although there have been some significant shifts in real estate over the past several years, 72% of American renters still state that owning a home is among their top priorities. According to The National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2011 National House Pulse Survey, renters still...
In the past five years, an entirely new segment of marketing technologies have evolved in the real estate world. Some have faded as trends, while others seem to be here for the long run. Mobile marketing is definitely one that looks like it will be...