Blog Post For: Buyers

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how business is conducted in nearly every sector, and real estate is certainly no exception. People will always need a place to live, but what kind of homes they look for—and how they conduct their search—is likely to be very different in the coming months than it has been in […]

In 2018, voter’s rejected Proposition 10, which was a measure to dismantle the Costa-Hawkins Rental Act and would have made instituting rent control ordinances feasible for local municipalities. It was my contention that AIDS Foundation Chairman, Michael Weinstein, who was behind the push to get Proposition 10 on ballot, would pursue a new rent control […]

Several deaths during the 2017 Northern California wildfires prompted then Governor Brown to sign legislation into law requiring any automatic garage door sold after July 2019 to have a back up battery to provide power in the event of a power outage. SB 969 became law on 9/21/18 and amends 19891 of the Health and […]

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender […]

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public […]

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Get pre-approved. […]

The housing market across California has had large price gains over the past years, with statewide median prices attaining November 2007 highs. Consumers often contemplating whether it is more beneficial to buy a property now or continue renting. To assist with this decision, C.A.R. has looked at the costs and benefits of renting versus owning […]

The US and global markets have anticipated the Feds interest rate hike since the beginning of the year. Today, the increase in interest rates was officially announced, and it is believed to result of the Fed’s assessment that the economy is growing or will grow at a more sustainable pace. The Fed considered the drop […]

The Mortgage Banker’s Association(MBA) announced that application for real estate loans dropped in the past week. The survey, which was released for the week ending March 17, 2017, measured the loan application volume for the previous week, and determined the amount of individuals applying for mortgages deceased by 2.7%. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased […]

Whether you are looking to buy a home in the Los Angeles area or are considering selling your home, the first step you want to take is to enlist the help of a real estate agent. Buying or selling a home can be a complicated and frustrating process sometimes. Selling agents should indicate how often […]