Home has a New Meaning

Having labored and loved being a homeowner through the trials and tribulations, for most of us, owning a home has long been a valuable investment as well as a safe place of refuge. Now, practically overnight, our homes became the only safe place to go. The outbreak of COVID-19 has required us to adapt to…

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Down payments & Affordability in OC Real Estate

Most people assume homeownership is something they can never accomplish because they don’t have a large enough downpayment or excellent credit. And sure, not everyone has an inheritance or has been a diligent saver enough to where they can plop down on the purchase of their first home. However, if you’re interested in breaking the…

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Are Realtors worth the 6% commission fee?

Are you considering selling your home without a Realtor because you think Realtors are overpaid and are cashing in on your sale? Well, let’s evaluate this question a little more. In 2017, only 8% of homeowners sold their homes without a Realtor, the majority of attempts to do so sans a realtor fell through in…

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Re-inventing the Realtor

An unfortunate truth became apparent to me as I entered the Real Estate industry five years ago, Realtors are not typically someone most people felt they could trust. In fact, they ranked right around the reputation of a lawyer. As inconvenient as this was for me, I knew then I’d need to ask myself a…

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Let’s talk about escrow!

Let’s talk all things escrow. Escrow…what is it and where is it? Depending on where you live, you will most likely be utilizing an escrow company during the buying and selling process of real property. First, what is an escrow? An escrow is a financial arrangement where a third party holds and regulates payment of…

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