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The initial deposit a Buyer is willing to make to purchase a home is a good indication of how serious and credible thier intentions are. When lending standards were more lenient, we would usually accept a purchase offer with less than a 3% deposit. In California a 3% deposit is the benchmark for ...

It's a New Year. Your at home with a blanket watching the Rose Bowl Parade on TV, and then it hits you. Why am I here? The winters are too cold and grey. Look at those people in California, enjoying the sunshine and the outdoors 52 weeks of the year. So before you pack your bags, here are some t...

Which phrase have you heard? (1) My agent was awesome. My house sold in the first week or (2) My agent did a terrible job, my house was listed for 90 days and did not sell.Chances are you have probably heard both. I think real estate agents have always been quick to pat themselves on the back an...

In these days of static home values, the thought of selling your home by yourself can be very enticing. After all, who wouldn't want to save thousands of dollars on a transaction that seems relatively simple? Set a price, agree on a closing date and turn it over to escrow and let them do the rest...

Last week a top State official called for a ban on risky loans. At issue are so called "stated loans" or "liar loans" as they are affectionately referred to in the industry. These are loans in which an applicant merely indicates an income amount and provides no supporting documentation. These loa...