When you make an offer on a home, you’ll see the term “earnest money deposit” in your contract.  Here's what it is...

Have you ever used the Buyer’s Broker Agreement before heading out to see properties with your agent? This was not a common practice in...

Interest rates are now sitting around 7.0 percent for a 30 year fixed and some buyers are discouraged and feeling like their dream of...

With today's technology, searching for homes online is easy so people often ask.....why hire a realtor? Besides our connection to our...

Summer is here and it might be time to travel! If you plan on being away and are in the middle of a real estate transaction, it’s...

There are a few contingencies that are listed on the California Purchase Agreement. They can be a bit confusing so today we'll focus on...

Although home prices have adjusted slightly from the 2021-2022 highs, sellers who purchased their properties before, or even during the...

First, who are Millennials or Generation Y? They became adults around the time of the Millennium and were generally born between 1981 and...

Here's something to keep an eye on......Assembly bill 1771 (The California Speculation Act) introduced in 2022 would impose a 25% tax on...

If you need a loan to buy a home, your first order of business is to sit down with a lender and find out how much you can afford....

If you are looking to build, remodel or redesign consider some of these energy saving ideas to play your part in slowing climate change....

Hooray! You've decided to buy a home, you've sat down with your loan officer and you are ready to close on the American Dream! Your...

I am building an ADU in Pacific Grove and solar panels came up as an option. Here is some information that you should consider when...

Buyers often ask if they should write to the seller, create a video or send them photos. They want to explain why they are eager to buy...

Great news! Open houses and Broker tours are back! During the Pandemic, all showings were appointment only so now, buyers will be able to...