Real estate offers more leverage than stocks; 2020 is the proof. If you’ve done business with me or have been a follower of my blog, you know that I’ve always said real estate gives you leverage. In 2020, the real estate market has outperformed the stock market—one slice of “normal” we can be thankful for. …
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Today I’m sharing how first-time buyers can use ADUs to help pay down their mortgage. Welcome to part one of my new series on how to retire without savings through real estate. This information can benefit anyone, including millennials who have just purchased or are about to purchase their first homes. A quick note before …
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First-time homebuyers should take advantage of this little-known program. I discussed mortgage credit certificates a few years ago, but now we have so many millennial first-time homebuyers that I thought it was a good idea to remind you about them. Be sure to ask your lender if they’ve been approved by your state and local …
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Here’s some key info regarding changes to the lease-to-own program. When ‘lease to own’ was introduced in 2011, the program sponsor would agree to purchase a home for up to $600,000 and lease it out to a would-be buyer with bad or recovering credit but a qualifying income. It was designed for people who had …
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Here are two strategies to help buyers find success in our market. I’m sure that you’ve heard about all the bidding frenzies we’ve seen in our market. Listed homes are currently receiving five, 10, or even more offers apiece. That has left many buyers wondering what they can do to increase their chances of getting …
Here’s a strategy that the right homebuyer can use to their advantage. I have a very important question for you today: Are you interested in purchasing 40% more home than you qualify for? I’m not kidding. In areas like North Long Beach and Norwalk, you can get a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with around 1,200 square feet …
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Here’s how our rent-to-own program works and how it can help you. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about rent-to-own properties, and I wanted to share some insightful information with you today. First, I have great news about the rent-to-own program that we offer. Our current rent-to-own program sponsor has recently been acquired …
Here are some things you should know when dealing with homes in probate. Many of you know that I’ve dealt with probate properties for many years. Since 2004, I’ve represented a lot of probate transactions on both sides, and a lot of questions have come up. I’ve been continually able to find solutions for probate …
Here’s how a new loan program could help you buy a home. Are you in a situation where you don’t have access to a W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns, but you want to buy a home? You know that you can afford it, but how do you get approved for a loan? Let’s talk …
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