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Understanding the foreclosure process in CA is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… Understanding the Foreclosure Process in CA What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments….

Do you have a Orange County CA house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the CA foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you can sell your property prior to foreclosure. Generally,…

Should you take a cash offer for your Orange County house? Not always. I’ll tell you how to sell any property for cash, some reasons to refuse a cash offer – and when you shouldn’t say no. Selling My House for Cash in Orange County If you’re selling…

If you’re looking to sell your house or investment property in Orange County without using a real estate agent, we can help. Although we do cooperate with brokers, sometimes it’s best to avoid paying someone to be in the middle. After all, paying 5-6% of the sale of a property in a…

You need to sell your Orange County house fast right?  If you’re saying… “I’m having the toughest time selling my house fast in Orange County“… you’re at the right place 🙂 These tips will help you get your property sold. [NOTE: Most important – if you really need to sell fast, consider the…

Selling a house is one of the most important and complex transactions that a person can undertake. It is also one of the most stressful since it can affect so many areas of your life. That’s why it’s important to have a clear plan and be as organized as possible before you start. So we’ll…

Homebuyers come in all types and varieties. There are those who purchase property to flip it for a profit, others who buy houses as investments, and there is even a subset of home buyers that look at their purchases as homes for themselves. So which type of buyer would you rather have? The answer will…

It’s no secret that the housing market is struggling. However, what may come as a surprise is how long it can take to sell a house. In some cases, homes are sitting on the market for months, or even years, without catching a sale. So what’s the problem? And more importantly, what can be done…

Buying a home is the biggest investment most people will ever make. It’s also one of the riskiest, so it pays to do your homework before you buy. You have to consider a lot of things like your credit rating, your budget, and property taxes. Based on the most common home buyers…

Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Orange County home sellers calling us or submitting their house info on this website every week saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Orange County“.  The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their house quickly…

In real estate today, less is more! There is a trend towards smaller homes for many reasons; families have fewer children on one end of the spectrum, the well-known 2.5 children under the age of 18 per household have dropped, now coming in at an average of 1.93. Often, homeowners find rooms that once were…

Foreclosure is a process no homeowner imagines facing or wants to deal with. It can be traumatizing to some, and the uncertainty it represents can haunt you. Either way, there’s still a chance for you to deal with it and even avoid it. Want to learn the best ways to do so? Keep reading. …

New year, new trends. However, these can affect the way real estate works. Want to sell your property this year? You need to be aware of some trends that specialists report to make a smart move. If you stumbled upon this blog, you’re in luck! We’ll go through 4 must-know real estate…

Decided to sell your house? Well, you may be wondering how to get the highest ROI for home projects. We get that investing in repairs for your place is a good way to start, but are you aware of the most profitable home renovations? In this piece, we’ll go through the basics…

If you have already decided to sell your house, it’s only a matter of time before getting offers. However, what happens if you’re being offered less than you know your home’s worth? That’s when you negotiate. You clearly won’t want to lose the chance to sell, but you need to set some boundaries. …

Should the process of a title search reveal existing liens, it can certainly clog up the gears on the sale of your home. A lien is a legal notice of an unpaid debt. For example, suppose you feel the claim details are incorrect or that the creditor filed the lien on your property in error….

When you’re upside down on your mortgage or owe more than the current market value, it can feel like your back is against the wall. Typically fluctuations in the economy cause downward trends in real estate pricing, which can have an ill effect on those with little to no equity, for whatever reason. Often, homeowners…

How exciting! You’ve inherited a house! But wait, not so fast. Without giving it much thought, many consider inheriting a house a windfall. However, the reality is that you may be inheriting a sinking ship that you’ll be responsible for, whether you can afford it or not. So while…

Many factors influence the decision on the method you will use to sell your home. First, you need to consider your position financially and any circumstances that may be forcing you to worry about the time it takes to sell your home and how the method you select could affect the ability to move forward…

So it’s finally moving day! If those words fill you with dread and the days are racing by before your move, it’s time to stop and take a deep breath. While the final destination may hold great excitement, emotions can be running high; saying goodbye to a home you once knew isn’t always easy. The…

When it’s time to put your home on the market, the proceeds on the sale are one of the first things that come to mind, quickly followed by a reluctance to share your hard-earned money with a real estate agent. As an alternative, homeowners like you attempt to list their own homes on the market…

The wheels that drive foreclosures turn very slowly, and there is ample opportunity to steer the ship in a new direction and salvage your future. Sadly, foreclosure is entirely avoidable, yet lives are often damaged for years because homeowners didn’t understand the consequences and took no action to prevent the process. Whatever…

When it comes time to sell, it can be challenging to make all of the decisions you’ll face during the process. But, of course, your first decision is the method you’ll use to sell your home. Your home, likely one of the most significant investments of your lifetime, holds a high value to you. Therefore,…

Selling your home on the Orange County market either on your own or with a real estate agent involves spending money out of pocket and settling up the remainder of the bill at the closing table. Adding up the numbers of a listing can be incredibly eye-opening; however, many homeowners fail to account for all…

When it is time to sell your mobile home, in the hopes of making more profits, you may decide against listing with a real estate agent to save the commissions for yourself. However, once you have completed this decision, you may be left wondering what your next step should be. Therefore, you must go into…

When it’s time to sell your house, the most critical decision is selecting your sales method. Unfortunately, when the conventional home sales method comes to mind, working with a real estate agent, the next thought is typically the pain of paying the real estate agent’s commissions and all of those fees at closing, depleting the…

Seller’s markets come and go. If you’re selling your house in Orange County or around the 92614 zipcode during a seller’s market, then you might get multiple offers. Here’s how to review seller’s market offers in Orange County… A seller’s market is when there are more buyers and fewer properties. For sellers,…

Each step in the process of selling your home on the traditional market comes with a cost. Then, after all of the anticipation, you have finally sold your home, and the new focus becomes the complex closing process wherein the title on the home transfers to the new owners. So often, sellers’ purchase of their…

Do you want to sell your house in Orange County? Just as there is a right time to buy, there is a right time to sell your home. Of course, many factors may influence the decision ahead, such as changes in your finances or significant life circumstances that have caused an upheaval in your life….

Homeowners often find themselves spending thousands of dollars in prepping costs before selling property in Orange County and months into listing a property lingering on the market when they ask themselves, “why didn’t anyone warn me about this.” While not typically considered as a part of the cost to list a home on the traditional…

Sometimes in life, what once worked perfectly is no longer the best fit, which can be true of many things, including our homes. While we may feel a great sense of nostalgia about the memories we make in our homes, children grow and move away, leaving empty rooms and creating a desire to move closer…

If you are planning to make changes to your home, err on the side of caution and find out if the work requires a permit. Never skip this step because getting out of the tangled web you create could become extremely tricky and expensive. For example, many homeowners attempt to cut corners and make home…

When you inherit a house, you face many decisions, the first of which is whether or not to keep the property. Although, of course, many factors come into play, and this may not be the best time to make such significant financial decisions, yet time waits for no one. It is helpful to have a…

If you want to sell your house but it’s the middle of the holiday season, you might be wondering if you should sell. That’s a valid question and, frankly, it makes sense to ask. In this blog post, we’re sharing 4 disadvantages of selling a house during the holiday season, which applies to sellers anywhere…

Selling a house in winter? You’ll want to make sure potential buyers fall in love with it. For that reason, we’re sharing 4 ways to stage your house for a winter sale in Orange County… Winter is a favorite time of year for many people. However, if you’re planning to sell your…