I’ve worked in real estate for over 20 years, and for many of them, the industry was male-dominated. It makes me so happy to see that the real estate industry is now more equally represented from a gender perspective. In fact, did you know that 70% of sales agents are females? According to NAR, “… Read More
“Contingent” or “contingencies” are words that come up often when you’re discussing a real estate transaction. You are probably semi-familiar with these terms if you’ve ever bought or sold a home. Contingencies exist to protect both parties during the transaction, and for a sale to close, specific conditions (or contingencies) must be satisfied. The most… Read More
Goal: Support the team by ensuring that our clients receive gold standard care. Do you get excited about helping people? Do you make a great first impression on those you meet? Are you a great multitasker? Then we want to learn more about you! If you’ve been thinking about making a career move and getting… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love riding on back-country roads. In fact, so much so that spending the day gallivanting around the countryside (especially in wine country) on my bike is one of my favorite things to do! The trouble is, I live in Pasadena, CA, where the only back roads I… Read More
The “as-is” tag. We’ve all seen it while shopping. A blouse with a pulled thread. Shoes with slight wear to the bottoms. Or a sweater with a makeup stain at the collar. The vendor might elect to sell these items “as-is,” indicating to the buyer that there is something off, but they can have a… Read More
Probate sales can be a great way to pick up a property for a fantastic price, but they can also be confusing for even the most seasoned real estate veterans. There are many moving parts when it comes to this type of real estate transaction, so today, I wanted to discuss how probate sales work.… Read More
Gaining equity in your home is a wonderful way to help you bolster your financial well-being. And thanks to a stronger than normal real estate market this past year, there’s a good chance you’ve watched your equity grow! But, are you familiar with how your equity can work for you? If not, read on for… Read More
Historically, winter has always been a much slower time for real estate than the rest of the year. However, we have seen a number of different changes in the real estate market these past few years, with buyers continuing to look for the home of their dreams after the holidays are behind them. One of… Read More
Watch the video here. This is by far one of our favorite times of the year, as we are able to show and share our gratitude we have towards our supporters and fellow trusted advisors. The celebrations of this time also bring such a sense of togetherness, connection, and the feeling of HOME – a… Read More
A capital gain occurs when you sell something for more than you purchased it for, which is particularly true when selling a home. The good news is that there are ways to avoid paying a capital gains tax on your home sale. And since the idea is to keep as much profit in your pocket… Read More
