November 14th, 2022 at 11:00 am
When it comes to senior living, comfort is one of the most important factors. The Golden State has some of the most stunning landscapes (and homes) found anywhere in the world. With mild weather year-round and no shortage of variety, California makes an ideal place to settle down and enjoy life.
Dreaming of an ocean view? Of neighbors who know your name? What about a quiet getaway to the mountains, or a charming cottage in one of California’s most unique towns for retirement living?
We’ll take you on a tour up the coast to showcase some of the best places to retire in California. From vibrant cities and luxurious estates to sleepy towns and some of the region’s best kept secrets, here are twelve destinations to offer a little something for everyone.
(more…)November 7th, 2022 at 11:00 am
Real estate investing is a tried-and-true path to secure a stable cash flow and passive income, and the stunning west coast region of Southern California continues to top the list of desirable locations for any real estate investor.
The Golden State, with its unparalleled natural beauty and temperate climate, is a dream destination for travelers, retirees, families, and young professionals. And a high level of development around prime cities and coastal areas means top revenue from rental income and property sales.
2021 brought a nationwide boom in residential property values, but the market has leveled out and even turned in favor of buyers in many neighborhoods. For long-term growth, Southern California remains an attractive target for buying an investment property.
(more…)November 2nd, 2022 at 11:00 am
You finally found it—the dream home you want to make an offer on. Maybe it was love at first open house. Maybe it was a slow-building certainty with every new detail you learned until you knew in your bones this was the home for you.
Buying your next home can feel incredibly exciting. At the same time, it’s a substantial financial investment. You don’t want to overpay for a new home, no matter how much you love it. At the same time, you don’t want to miss out on a house you love when you could have had it with a slightly higher bid.
The real estate market is a competitive market. Whether buying your first home, your next home, or buying an investment property, closing the deal is the most unpredictable because that’s when the deal could go either way. Luckily, there’s a bidding option to help you achieve that balance. Using an escalation clause, real estate buyers can raise their offer on a home if the seller receives a higher bid from a competitor buyer.
(more…)August 22nd, 2022 at 11:00 am
If you’re ready to upgrade houses, move to a new location, or even purchase your first or second home, what’s the best way to approach it this year? While the real estate market settles into a post-pandemic state, every potential home buyer needs to be aware of financial and market trends.
This is especially true in hot house hunting markets like southern California, where housing is at a premium. Let’s dive into what to look for when buying a house in 2022, and how to prepare for it.
August 1st, 2022 at 11:00 am
Buying things is normally a pretty straightforward exchange: a seller puts a price on something, a buyer pays the price, and the seller gives the thing to the buyer. Of course, real estate doesn’t work quite so simply. There’s often more than one potential buyer in the mix, prices get negotiated, and even when a buyer and seller agree to terms, the house may not be sold.
That leads us to the issue of under contract vs pending and what those terms mean in real estate.
Sale pending vs. under contract both refer to periods when a buy and seller have agreed to terms but before the house is officially sold. At a glance, when a home is listed as “pending,” that means the home is in the final stages of a sale. If a home is “under contract,” there are still a few details that the seller and the buyer are waiting to finalize (such as appraisal value), before the sale can continue into the pending sale stage.
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