What is it that signifies change, both in your personal, professional and even the financial aspect of your life? That is none other than selling your home. It could be that you’re transitioning from a smaller house to a bigger home or vice versa - for one reason or another. No matter what the underlying reason is for making such a big move, remember that selling your home is quite a complex process.
The process of home selling should start months before you actually put up that “For Sale” sign …

One of the most important steps in evaluating a property is to visit or call the county assessors office. From our experience, they are usually helpful and friendly. If you are only interested in one or two properties, a phone call is probably fine. If you are really serious about this type of investing, plan on visiting the county assessors office and doing some research. The assessors office will often have a real estate division or a person responsible for real estate. Find out who that person is. Take along …

Selling a home in today’s tough market is challenging even if your home’s features are outstanding and you think you have the hottest property on the block. Whether you decide to go the For Sale by Owner route or list with a local real estate agent, you still need to prepare your home for sale first. Here are some tips to get your started on the right track:
1. Interview with at least three neighborhood Realtors and find out what your home is worth.
2. After choosing …

There are certain statutory disclosures including local ordinances and federal laws that a San Fernando Valley seller and/or their San Fernando Valley Realtor must comply with and provide to the buyer, subject to certain exemptions. These disclosures are required in connection with the sale, transfer or exchange, lease with option to purchase, and ground lease of residential real estate. The following is a highlight of those disclosures:
1) Transfer Disclosure Statement Exempt Transactions. The Seller and all real estate agents involved in the San Fernando Valley real …

The homes for sale in Los Angeles California are undoubtedly some of the most in demand residences in the state, and demand for them continues to rise. Although there are many famous reasons for people to come to the area searching for a new place to live, there are also many reasons that have more to do with beauty and luxury than with fame. One of the most popular ways to find those homes for sale in Los Angeles California is to enlist the aid of …

The Springfield Illinois housing market rebounded with home sales jumping 14% in September to 364. The best September since 2004. The third quarter out paced second quarter home sales. The number of sales pending continue to rise which bodes well for October and November home sales. Then what?
The news is good that home sales have rebounded, however you must place the rebound in perspective. Home sales have caught up with 2008, and look to finish ahead of 2008 by years end. What happened in 2008? Home sales fell 13.5% to …

Here are some simple and inexpensive ways to stage your San Fernando Valley real estate to accentuate your home’s strengths and downplay its weaknesses so that your home makes a good first impression and appeals to a large pool of buyers:
Store, box and toss any items that clutter your home. You know what they say, less is more. Buyers need to be able to visualize the room sizes and square footage of your home. They cannot do that if you have too much clutter. Start by admitting …

Multiple offers mean you priced your house right because more than one buyer is making an offer to purchase your San Fernando Valley real estate. Your San Fernando Valley Realtor will present the offers to you and explain the price, terms and contract contingencies so you can decide which offer is the best for your situation. If you are not represented by a Realtor, then you should consult with your real estate attorney.
Factors to Consider
Every seller’s motivation for selling is different so depending on your circumstances not every offer …

Orange County short sales are a real estate transaction option that banks will consider instead of foreclosure with specific guidelines.
It is important to have information regarding the process of foreclosure, what effects foreclosure has on a homeowner, and ways to prevent the foreclosure process from continuing. Orange County short sales can often be a viable solution to foreclosure that can save a distressed homeowner from the damaging effects foreclosure has on their credit.
I feel that it is important in todays economic conditions for homeowners to know that they …

Several years ago, if you were faced with a situation where you are about to foreclose on your home, had some negative credit issues and wanted to do a short sale, you would have been out of luck. That is because there would have been no reason for banks to approve San Diego short sales at all. A short sale is, basically, when a lender approves the sale of a home for less than what the home is worth, because the loan or loans on the home amount …