Educational Resources

Chain of Title: What You Should Know

Uncover the secrets of property ownership with 'Chain of Title: What You Should Know'.

Sep 9, 20243 min read

Maximizing Equity Growth In Commercial Real Estate

Investing in commercial real estate can be lucrative. Understanding how to maximize equity growth is crucial for success.

How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market

Sep 4, 20243 min read

How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market

The Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market, What Does This Mean For You? Stay Informed and Keep-Up to Date.

Aug 26, 20243 min read

TO-DO LIST: AFTER THE CLOSING

A to-do list for you after closing on a home.

Aug 19, 20242 min read

Foot Traffic: What Is It in Commercial Real Estate?

Foot traffic plays a significant role in the retail sector of commercial real estate. Typically, the more traffic, the greater the return.

Negotiation: What Tactics Can You Use For Today's Housing Market?

Aug 12, 20243 min read

Negotiation: What Tactics Can You Use For Today's Housing Market?

Get pre-approved, know market trends, set realistic prices, and stay flexible for successful housing market negotiations.

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity

Aug 5, 20242 min read

Lender

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity

Home equity is the difference between how much your house is worth and how much you still owe on your mortgage. Learn more in this article.

Jul 29, 20242 min read

Escrow

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: REJECTED RECORDINGS (ESCROW)

Rejected recordings can happen for many reasons, including, Tax amount missing, Tax signature missing, Illegible notary missing, and more.

What is an Environmental Site Assessment?

Jul 16, 20245 min read

What is an Environmental Site Assessment?

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

Jun 24, 20242 min read

Heggstad Petition In California

A Heggstad petition in California probate is used when real property was not transferred into a trust before the decedent’s death.

Difference Between Rentable Square Feet versus Usable Square Feet

Jun 17, 20243 min read

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.

This Company Wants to Turn Industrial Rooftops Into Solar Power Plants

May 13, 20246 min read

This Company Wants to Turn Industrial Rooftops Into Solar Power Plants

Taurus Investment Holdings LLC plans to install solar panels on the roofs of a portfolio of five industrial buildings.

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.

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.

Apr 15, 20244 min read

Three Types of Commercial Real Estate Obsolescence

One of the unique challenges of commercial real estate investment is that markets, types of property, return expectations, and physical...

Apr 1, 20241 min read

GRANT DEED VS. QUITCLAIM DEED

Both instruments are common in California and convey ownership of property to another person. GRANT DEED: The grantor transfers all of...

What is Net Operating Income (NOI) and Why is it Important in Real Estate Investing?

Mar 25, 20244 min read

What is Net Operating Income (NOI) and Why is it Important in Real Estate Investing?

Understanding Net Operating Income (NOI) is essential in commercial real estate. Without a firm grasp of net operating income, commonly...

SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED WITH UNINSURED DEEDS?

Mar 18, 20242 min read