Are Home Gardens Legal in California?
If you’re planning a home garden operation on your property, it is important to understand both California and local zoning ordinances related to home agriculture. We have seen a resurgence of the home garden as California homeowners have been shifting their interest to sustainability for the last few. Many homebuyers put yard space […]
Property Tax Benefit For Seniors
Two California initiatives provide senior residents with property tax savings. If you are over 55, find out how to transfer your property tax rate to a new home! California has a program where senior residents can roll-over low property tax rates to a new home, a practice that saves homeowners thousands per year. For […]
Demand Wanes For Luxury Homes
A surplus in the market of high-end homes may mean big deals for homebuyers. The U.S. has seen a growth in inventory of high-priced homes. Homes for sale between $500,000-$750,000 rose 15.9% in March compared to the same time last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Homes over $1 million rose […]
Wire Fraud Warning For Homebuyers
The threat of wire fraud is real. Find out how to identify home buying scams and protect your money from scammers. In our ever-advancing hi-tech society, much of our information is shared online and via email. Real estate transactions are no exception, with electronic signatures and online wire transfers becoming the norm. As […]
12-Month Home Buying Countdown
The home buying process is not one to enter lightly. Start planning early for your new home to avoid unexpected hang-ups and frustration. If your goal is to own a home in the next year, here is your preparation timeline: 12 Months Out Check your credit score. If you are applying for a […]
What Brexit Means For U.S. Real Estate
Britain’s vote to exit the European Union may have positive consequences for the U.S. real estate market. It’s still business as usually even after the recent Brexit vote 2 weeks ago. Economists are still uncertain of both the short-term and long-term affects of the U.K. seceding from the E.U. But some speculation suggests this […]
10 Ways To Cool Your Home Without A/C
You can stay cool in the summertime, even without an air conditioner. Here are 10 summer hacks to keep your home cool and comfortable. Many areas are experiencing records heat this summer and it can be a challenge to stay cool without breaking the bank on the utility bill. If you can’t get […]
Conceptos Plasticos Home Innovation
Oscar Andres Mendez Gerardino, 34, just won the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award for his company, Conceptos Plasticos, which provides inexpensive, easy to assemble housing make out of recycled plastic. Humans are capable of amazing innovations, which can easily be seen in architecture and building projects. Many building innovators of late have focused on sustainable […]
FHA Tightens Eligibility Requirements
It just got a little harder to get an FHA loan as the Federal Housing Administration tightens eligibility requirements. FHA mortgages account for nearly 1 in 4 mortgage loans nationwide. FHA loans are attractive to borrowers for the low 3.5% down payment, and attractive to lenders as payment is insured by the Federal […]
More Trouble For AirBnB
AirBnB is making headlines again in California as cities continue to roll out new legislation restricting both the site and homeowners. It’s been a tough week for AirBnB in California. The San Francisco-based startup sued its hometown this week over the city’s new rental restrictions. Meanwhile, in Southern California, Anaheim has banned short-term […]
