Serving the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire

 Nationally, home values have declined 27 percent since the market peaked in 2006.  Yet, many sellers are tempted to list their home for sale based on what they paid for it, not on the area’s current real estate market conditions.  To avoid overpricing the home, sellers should arm themselves with information on ...

There is a barrage of news stories  and statistics  about where the housing market is headed. However, national and even statewide headlines do not  necessarily reflect what is actually happening in your own backyard. You also need to consider current market conditions when working with your REALTOR® to price your home. It is ...

California Realtors Offer Mortgage Assistance for Unemployed The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) recently launched a new program that allows home sellers to purchase mortgage protection coverage and offer it as an additional incentive to home buyers who purchase their home. *  The “Home Payment ...

Most sellers are sentimental when pricing their home for sale and often insist on listing it at a higher price than it is likely to garner in today’s market. If a home is priced unrealistically, it likely will stay on the market longer, often reducing its appeal and leading home buyers to question its value. Many factors influence home ...

While accurately pricing a home for sale continues to be the most important factor in whether or not a home sells, homeowners can take steps  to raise the salability of the home. Many professional home stagers and REALTORS® recommend homeowners add furniture to empty  rooms to give the home an inviting feeling. Replacing dark ...

When Jeremiah (a prophet of old) bought property from a relative, he made a written record of the transaction before witnesses.  So today, having a clear, well-prepared written agreement helps to prevent misunderstandings.  On the other hand, failure to have a written agreement is often a contributing factor when business problems arise ...