Educational Resources

WHAT ARE THE BASIC TYPES OF LIENS & JUDGMENTS?

When it comes to liens and judgments, it's crucial to understand the different types and their implications.

What is an Environmental Site Assessment?

Jul 16, 20245 min read

Commercial

What is an Environmental Site Assessment?

Environmental site assessments are reports with information about a property’s potential or current environmental risks.

Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment

Jul 8, 20242 min read

Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home.

Difference Between Rentable Square Feet versus Usable Square Feet

Jun 17, 20243 min read

Commercial

Difference Between Rentable Square Feet versus Usable Square Feet

Evaluating commercial property involves calculating rentable square feet (RSF), which includes usable square feet (USF) plus shared spaces.

Jun 10, 20243 min read

Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible

Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now, but the brighter side is home equity.

Jun 3, 20242 min read

Escrow

WHAT IS PAYOFF / SUB-ESCROW?

Sub-escrow (loan payoff) is an extremely important service provided by title companies to facilitate the handling of money.

May 28, 20242 min read

What Are The Two Types of Title Policies?

Every sale of a residential property involves the purchase of two policies of title insurance - an Owner’s Policy and a Lender’s Policy.

Mortgage Forecast: Will Rates Go Down in 2024?

May 20, 20245 min read

Mortgage Forecast: Will Rates Go Down in 2024?

Mortgage rates are expected to decline later this year as the U.S. economy weakens, and inflation cools.

What Does the Data Reveal about California's Median Home Sales Price?

May 6, 20241 min read

What Does the Data Reveal about California's Median Home Sales Price?

This data shows California's Median Home Sales Price.

Exploring the Mortgage Rate Landscape: What Factors Affect Rates and How to Stay Informed

Apr 29, 20242 min read

Exploring the Mortgage Rate Landscape: What Factors Affect Rates and How to Stay Informed

MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Apr 22, 20242 min read

MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Having a thorough understanding of your property is absolutely imperative, whether you're a homeowner or a real estate investor.

The High Cost of Overpricing: Why Listing Your Home at the Right Price Matters

Apr 8, 20243 min read

The High Cost of Overpricing: Why Listing Your Home at the Right Price Matters

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a...

2024 Rates Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?

Mar 11, 20243 min read

2024 Rates Forecast: When Will Rates Go Down?

The current mortgage interest rates forecast is for rates to continue going down over the year. After spiking to 7.79% last October,...

Mar 7, 20241 min read

Dream For All Pre-Registration Portal

Program Highlights Offers up to 20% for down payment or closing costs, not to exceed $150,000 Homebuyers must register for a voucher. A...

Feb 12, 20242 min read

What's Happening with Mortage Rates?

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming...

Mortgage Rates Cool Off and settle in the 6% Range

Jan 8, 20242 min read

Mortgage Rates Cool Off and settle in the 6% Range

Mortgage rates are ringing in the new year much lower than their near-8% peak this past fall. Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year...

Oct 2, 20230 min read

Unconventional Way To Buy Real Estate

How to buy a home in this market | 2023 edition

Sep 22, 20231 min read

How to buy a home in this market | 2023 edition

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Mortgage Brokers: What to Ask Before Using One

Jul 14, 20233 min read

Mortgage Brokers: What to Ask Before Using One

You’ve probably heard the term "mortgage broker" from your real estate agent or friends who’ve bought a home. But what exactly is a...

Jun 26, 20232 min read