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Misperceptions About the Current Market

I think people are curious about real estate, but I think their curiosity is fueled by the fact that the current national average of equity in mortgaged homes is $216,000, nearly 40% of all homes nationally are owned free and clear, and people are recognizing that they may finally have the leverage to sell, after many years of being upside-down or


What is Title Insurance and Why is it Important?

The first question you may ask is, what is the title? The title to a piece of property is the evidence that the owner is in lawful possession of that property. 

Secondly, what is title insurance? Title insurance protects homeowners against any property loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances or defects in the title of the


7 Reasons to Own a Home

A quick run down of just 7 of the MANY reasons to own a home. 7 Reasons to Own A Home Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in


How To Stage Your Home While Living In It

How to Stage Your Home While Living in It (Without Losing Your Mind) This summer, my husband and I decided to put our 1,200-square-foot Spanish-style bungalow in San Diego up for sale. Naturally, this involved meeting with a host of real estate professionals—all of whom agreed that in order to sell our charming little home for the price we wanted, we needed