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Imagine if you will, you hired a professional property management company to manage your property. Your management company has its screening process. That’s part of why you hired them. However, before you sign off on the lease, you want to do your extra due diligence a... read more >>

Imagine, if you will, you want to sell your home. You want to get as much as you can, and you don’t want risk it sitting on the market forever. You talk with your Realtor® and they discuss the importance of pricing, professional photography and even video. You can&rsquo... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you have been looking all summer for a condominium to buy and nothing you want seems to fit into your budget.  But one night, while browsing the internet you find what looks like an absolute steal!  You call your Realtor® to set up an appointmen... read more >>

Imagine, if you will.You're happy you just closed escrow on a beautiful triplex that already has tenants. And they're supposed to be paying $7,800/month in rent. Then, you collect the rent and you only receive $6,900 from the tenants. They're telling you the security ... read more >>

Imagine, if you will.You get a bill from your Property Manager and see the hourly rate for a Maintenance Technician at $95 per hour. You may think it is excessive, or that a handyman equals cheap labor. You also may start to wonder if you should do it yourself, or find cheaper op... read more >>

Imagine, if you will.You bought a property some years back, paid $500,000 for it, and paid the loan accordingly. Now, you owe nearly $200,000 on it. Feeling confident about the real estate market, you think: “it's worth a million now, what if I sell it and buy another p... read more >>

Imagine, if you will. You got that great job offer in Nashville you were hoping for. However, you live in Long Beach, California. Moving out is a no-brainer, and you’re excited at the options you can afford.But, what to do with the Long Beach home you own? Should you sell i... read more >>

Imagine, if you will – you’re about to sell your home. You’re speaking with local agents you are familiar with, asking them about the closing costs of the sale. They list insurance, escrow fees, transfer taxes, and… commissions.They list a commission betw... read more >>

Imagine, if you will: A house you love just came on the market. You might want to make an offer: should you go through the “listing agent” or find your buyer representative? Your sister (an attorney) tells you to go through a separate agent. Your boss (the savvy real ... read more >>

Imagine if you will: after months of searching and bidding on multiple properties; you are finally in escrow on the home of your dreams. You were one of three offers but this time they went with you. You feel you have done everything right and have even started to tell your frien... read more >>