Sit down with your partner and figure out your budget. Communication is key throughout the hope buying process.
What’s it like to buy a house, really?
Follow me and my family on our journey to buying our first home. Should be interesting...
Don’t make these home buying mistakes…
Buying a home isn't easy. In fact it can be hard work. But don't miss out on your dream home because of a few mistaken assumptions. I read a survey a couple of years ago - it said that over 60% of first time home buyers have buyer's remorse. It's important to me that this … Continue reading Don’t make these home buying mistakes…
Why the need for Earnest Money?
Today's blog is short but sweet. But since I get asked this question a lot, I thought that I'd address it. Perhaps it is best to first answer the question, what is earnest money (EMD for short)? Earnest money deposit comes up in Paragraph 3A in the offer. It's the first item in financing the … Continue reading Why the need for Earnest Money?
Make Moving with the Family Easier
Today is the third component in our ongoing guest blogging. I'd like to welcome Alexis Hall. Alexis is a single mom to three kids. She created SingleParent.info to provide support and advice for the many families out there with only one parent in the household. How to Make Moving With Children Easier and Happier for … Continue reading Make Moving with the Family Easier
A Wrinkle in Time…
One of my all time favorite books. If you haven't read it, make the time. It's well worth it...but today's blog isn't about that. Today I want to talk about time wishing the offer process. There is often a lot of confusion surrounding what happens - in fact, I just went through a similar process … Continue reading A Wrinkle in Time…
I’ve Got a House Crush…
American Canyon edition! I actually have a couple of homes that I'm eyeing for the right buyer. The first is 442 Lucina Drive in Napa Square. It's rough...it's really rough even at $469,000. The bedrooms are a little small but the living space has a ton of potential. There is a small family room with … Continue reading I’ve Got a House Crush…
When Things Fall Apart…
Casey Stengel once said, "There comes a time in every man's life and I've had plenty of them." That is certainly true for trying to get a transaction closed in real estate. There are any number of ways to delay closing. My first mentor (who also happens to be my mom...in fact I got into … Continue reading When Things Fall Apart…
Just Sold – 209 Landana St
I am excited to welcome a new family to the neighborhood...my neighborhood to be exact. Just half a block down from my home, 209 Landana St in American Canyon sold for $460,000. I was able to negotiate a credit towards closing costs and repairs for my clients prior to close of escrow. This darling 3 … Continue reading Just Sold – 209 Landana St
2018 American Canyon RE Market Prediction
The American Canyon real estate market looks to remain strong in 2018. With fantastic schools, rising interest rates and likely continued lack of inventory you can expect the home prices to continue to rise. Most prognosticators expect the national market to continue to rise 5-8% and I don't see any reason why American Canyon should … Continue reading 2018 American Canyon RE Market Prediction
