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What are Dual Agency Relationships and how do they Work?

by on November 4, 2011

When you select a real estate broker, you often want this broker/agent to be on your side regardless of whether you are buying or selling the home. If your broker only represents you in the process, then you have a single agency relationship with your broker. For example, if you are selling a home and [...]

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Is The American Dream Changing?

by on August 23, 2010

It turns out that America might just be big enough to have differing versions of the American Dream. With housing prices still plummeting and unemployment still rising, the old stigma of renting is starting to wear off. As NPR points out, renting is now being re-examined, with a less-weary eye. Another article in the series [...]

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Tips for hiring a contractor

by on March 30, 2010

One of the best ways to select a contractor is to ask friends or relatives for recommendations.  Make sure they have worker’s compensation insurance and general liability insurance in case of accidents on the job.  Building codes set minimum safety standards for construction.  Generally, a building permit is required whenever structural work is involved.   The [...]

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Irvine Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

by on December 12, 2009

The recently expanded Federal tax credit program, extended for a limited time, combined with historically low interest rates, and large price reductions in Irvine homes an condos, makes now a great time to buy a home in Irvine. The existing Federal government tax credit program of up to $8,000 for first time homebuyers has been [...]

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Assembly Bill AB 957: Seller no longer dictates Title or Escrow. Buyers rejoyce!

by on October 16, 2009

In another strike on lenders and altogether sellers of homes obtained through foreclosure (Hard Money/Private Lenders/Note Buyers we are talking to you!) they can no longer dictated according to Assembly Bill 957 (AB957) as of October 12th what Title and Escrow company must be used in the purchasing of their REO inventory. The lenders still [...]

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