Property Tax Increases on Primary Residences Proposition 19 will supersede the old rules which limited this exemption to the sale and purchase of a principal residence within the same county (Proposition 60) or between certain counties (Proposition 90) -- but only if the replacement property was of "equal or lesser value" and only one time. Below is a...
4159 Newport Ct. San Bernardino, CA Selling or buying a home can be an anxious situation. When that time comes, consider your "realtor for life," Ana Thigpen. This is the second time we sold a home relying on her expertise and she has been amazing both times. She takes the worry completely out of the situation, communicates throughout the process, and flat out gets it done. We sold our house in 5 days......
Home Buyers If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Being proactive about the home buying process will help set you up for success in each step. Make sure to work with a trusted real estate professional along the way, to help guide you through the home-buying steps specific to your...
Is it Difficult to Find Your Dream Home Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seller thinking of moving up or down, 2020 could be your year with more new construction homes coming to market. Based on the significant changes that we have seen in the past 15 years, it indicates that we have a steady market today. Please call me with more information about the local market. The headlines in...
Knowing The Facts of Buying a House Is Essential Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process: 71% of buyers who purchased homes have put down less than 20%. 78.1% of loan applications were approved last...
Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019 Vector logo of the real estate We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief...
Get Your House Ready For Spring Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC. Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. I can provide you with a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can...
There Is No Need For Fear Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways from the survey: 42% believe a recession will occur this year or next (another 16% said 2021) 59%...