If you are a first time home buyer it can be difficult to navigate the ins and outs of the real estate world and all that comes along with it. Today we’re going to discuss Title Insurance and why it’s important that you check off that box when purchasing real estate. Title Insurance is not […]
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Best Time Of The Year To Buy Or Sell
Best Time Of The Year To Buy Or Sell a Home in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and other Orange County communities. If you are a first time home buyer, a millennial home buyer, or someone who is looking to educate themselves on the real estate world this information is for you! Believe it or not […]
Five Things to Know About California’s 2018 Tax Bill
Trying to sort out the key takeaways from the new tax bill? Here are some of the important changes you should be aware of. Contact us to discuss how the new tax laws may affect those of you who already own real estate or plan to purchase real estate in the new year. 1.Capital gains […]
10 ways to get more money for homeowner tax deductions
Thanks to Marilyn Kalfus for this great article! As a homeowner, your 2014 tax forms might as well have “déjà vu“ stamped all over them, especially since Congress has extended some temporary forms of tax relief. So relax. You know the drill. Or do you? Let’s find out. Before you do your taxes or gather the paperwork […]
2015 California Real Estate Laws: No Shill Bidding At Real Estate Auctions
This is part of our series about new 2015 California Real Estate laws. Click here to see the series. This new law prohibits anyone from causing or allowing any person to bid at a sale for the sole purpose of increasing the bid on any real property being sold by the auctioneer. An auctioneer or another […]
5 Reasons You Should Own A Home
June is National Homeownership Month! Today we’re sharing 5 reasons why you should own a home instead of renting. 1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. 2. Appreciation. Real estate […]