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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

Residential

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.

MELLO ROOS TAX TIPS - Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Apr 22, 20242 min read

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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 1, 20241 min read

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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

Commercial

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

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SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED WITH UNINSURED DEEDS?

The Answer Is Simple An uninsured deed is a deed that has not been examined by the title company. Before the deed can be recorded, it...

What Are Successor Trustee Duties When the Grantor Has Passed?

Mar 4, 20243 min read

Legal

What Are Successor Trustee Duties When the Grantor Has Passed?

If you are the Successor Trustee of a Trust, there are several actions you'll need to take once the Grantor passes away. Learn more with...

How Does a 1031 Exchange Help Defer Taxes on a Real Estate Sale?

Feb 26, 20243 min read

Commercial

How Does a 1031 Exchange Help Defer Taxes on a Real Estate Sale?

What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange is a tax strategy used by real estate investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale...

Feb 12, 20242 min read

Lender

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...

Feb 5, 20241 min read

Escrow

How the California Escrow Process Works?

New Venture Escrow The duration of the escrow process varies depending on the circumstances, but typically it takes 30 to 60 days. It's...

How to Create a Living Trust in the State of California

Jan 29, 20243 min read

Legal

How to Create a Living Trust in the State of California

Singh Law Firm How to Create a Living Trust in the State of California Creating a Living Trust in California comes with numerous...

18 Key Documents You’ll Need to Buy a House

May 3, 202310 min read