Lately there have been more and more stories about Realtors and Loan Officers taking advantage of people in the Orange County area, with “too good to be true” deals that end up making them lose thousands of dollars best case, and worst case, everything. While it is true these …

The available housing inventory throughout Orange County is still at an all time low. Because of this, homes are selling quickly, with multiple offers and over asking. The seller’s market appears to still be strong.

When a market changes into a sellers market, if you are buying a …

When you buy a new home, everything should be brand new, without flaws and working perfectly, right? In theory “yes”, however the reality of the situation is that even if you are buying a new home, you should consider getting a home inspection. The builders of the home may …

Real Estate Investment continues to be one of the most sound ways to build to your retirement, ensuring your financial stability, when you do finally decide to retire from your career. Given the long term gains Real Estate makes, it’s a very attractive proposition:

1) Real Estate is …

Law of averages says you probably never use the word “Escrow” in your day to day conversations with colleagues, friends and family. While Escrow can actually mean many things, when it comes to a Real Estate Transaction, the most basic way to look at it is as a third …

Yes, you can invest in a REIT by completing a 1031 Exchange 

Investors looking for a tax deferred exchange investment are often attracted to Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs as they are commonly known. They generate a lot of interest but also a lot of questions. 

One …

Investors looking for ways to expand their portfolios often are very attracted to the idea of owning Real Estate. The question becomes, where do you possibly begin? Investing in Real Estate is a complex process and is very different than managing something like a mutual fund. For brand new …

If you are new to investing in property, one of the most important lessons you can ever learn is when to spend money to fix up a property and when to simply “let it go”. When you are selling a property, it’s really not that difficult to figure out. …

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Many people have been reading that the Orange County Housing market is current a balanced market. What exactly is a balanced market? Simply put, a balanced market is a healthy market with a 4-6 month’s supply of inventory. Neither the buyer nor the seller is considered to have an …