Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the escrow process is inevitable. For most, the excitement of sealing the deal is overshadowed by the fright of those 45 days (the average escrow in Orange County). Escrow can feel a bit overwhelming and, if not properly prepared, you may even feel somewhat blind-sighted by the issues …
Imagine you’re shopping for a new home. Excited that you’ve been pre-approved for the loan amount, you begin the search for your dream home. You see a beautiful. coastal 2-story house in the ideal neighborhood and it is within your budget! Your agent schedules a time to take you through the house. As you walk …
While it’s true, Spring is the busiest season for home sales, this doesn’t necessarily mean it is the only time to list your home. Listing your home depends on many factors, most importantly is your timing. Not everyone has the luxury of listing during the spring or summer months when buyers appear to be swarming. …
If you don’t already know what asbestos is, it’s a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be pulled off in a fluffy substance. The fibers are resistant to heat, electricity, and chemical corrosion. There are two types: serpentine and amphibole. Asbestos is dangerous because, once the fibers are in the body, they never dissolve and …
Following the Fed’s Open Market Committee meeting this December, “the Committee is maintaining its existing policy of reinvesting principal payments from its holdings of agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities in agency-mortgage backed securities…it anticipates doing so until normalization of the level of the federal funds is well under way” (Dru Bertagni, JMJ Financial). Although …
Looking to spruce things up in your home this year? As we welcome in 2018, we also welcome new changes and styles. Here are some inspiring design resolutions for your home this new year. 1. Streamline. Every year we pile up too much clutter and every year we say we’re going to stop. This year …
Turkey Day is around the corner and, for most, that means a plethora of food, family, and football. The holidays tend to consume our time and business slows as many abandon their offices for some quality family time and stuffing. If you’re looking to sell your home, you are probably thinking it’d be best to …
Today was a special day for the Kurt Galitski Real Estate Group, receiving their International Sterling Society awards for ranking in the top 2% of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide! With sales up 250% year-over-year grossing sales upwards of $20 Million, KGRE is one of the top teams in Orange County. Known for their distinct strategies …
It’s no secret that California has been in need of some serious downpour. After several years of severe drought, the wait is finally over and the much anticipated El Niño is here! Unfortunately, having experienced very little rain, most of our properties are ill-equipped for the water. After these first few massive storms, many of …
Do I buy or rent? This is the question that many potential buyers face in the anticipation of a move. While owning a home is an investment that will likely appreciate in value, there are many costs associated with buying a home that you can avoid by renting. However, with rent continually increasing, the cost …
