Do you know what has to happen within 150 days of the death of a person who has placed their house in a living trust with their children as beneficiaries? Many sons and daughters (heirs and beneficiaries) do not know that California law requires them to file certain documents to notify the county assessor of their parents' death and that these documents MUST be filed promptly. California law states that...
Have you ever wonder what buyers are saying when looking for a house to buy? Do they prefer to buy a house with a pool or a house with good schools in the community? It looks like schools win. Take a look at the stats...
Please take a look at the sellers' perceptions of home prices in 2012 & 2013. The real estate market still is doing very well for sellers and buyers. Since prices have improved significantly, sellers are more motivated to sell their homes since they are realizing they have more equity than they thought. However, we have noticed that sales prices have leveled off and are not...
The California law regarding carbon monoxide alarms comes from Senate Bill (SB) 183 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010. It is further explained from the California Residential Code , Title 24, Part 2.5, Chapter 3, Section R315, which explains the proper placement of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Requirement: CO alarms are required in all dwelling units that have fuel-burning appliances,...
In 2013 the volume of offers above asking price which lead to the record number of sales above asking price, was due to the extremely low housing inventory. Although in 2014 we have had a few more houses for sale, we continue to have multiple offers above asking price. This is especially true if the home has curb appeal, is move in ready and has...
As the spring buying season heats up, now is the time to get ahead of the curve with fresh staging tips and updates for spring to draw in buyers. First off, spring staging steps must start with spring cleaning. A freshly organized, clean, dust-free, and de-cluttered home will be all the more appealing to potential buyers who are getting their first look at the property. Get to scrubbing before...
Three Little Fixes You Can Make When Prepping A Home for Sale For Sale (Almost) Homeowners make a lot of memories in their houses, and there's no doubt it's emotional for them to say goodbye to their well-loved kitchens and family rooms when they put their homes on the market. Unfortunately, potential buyers will not be charmed by that "lived-in look." they will only see details that need...
If your credit score is not high enough to qualify to purchase a home at this time, please follow these tips to improve your score over the next few...