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Creative Financing

Posted on December 13, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second; essentially, about becoming a lender? You better know the same things that financ... Read more

Mechanic’s Liens

Posted on December 6, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of these people are not paid for the services or materials they ... Read more

Know Why You are Selling

Posted on November 29, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price poss... Read more

Why You Should Not Make Any Major Credit Purchases

Posted on November 22, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a cr... Read more

Why Buy Instead of Renting?

Posted on November 15, 2018 - 10:45 AM by Jeremiah newman

4 Things to Consider Why You May Want to Buy Instead of Rent Renting versus buying can be a perplexing question, but there are four good reasons to consider buying a home rather than renting one. Before you make a choice, think about the following and ... Read more

WHAT’S A FICO®?

Posted on November 15, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

What is a FICO® Score? FICO® stands for Fair Isaac & Company and is the name for the most well known credit scoring system, used by Experian. The credit bureau’s computer evaluates a complete credit profile and assigns a score, which is... Read more

Statements of Information

Posted on November 8, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

What’s in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, “Quite a bit.” Statements of Information provide title companies with the information they need to distinguish the buyers ... Read more

Considering Offers

Posted on November 1, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher-t... Read more

Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready

Posted on October 25, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It’s important to anticipa... Read more

Mello-Roos

Posted on October 18, 2018 - 05:00 AM by Jerry Newman

In purchasing your new home, your future monthly payments will be made up of principal, interest, real property taxes, and insurance. But what is the tax for the Community Facilities District, otherwise known as a Mello-Roos District? The Land Title Assoc... Read more

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