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Good News For A Rapid Recovery
Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying As our lives, our businesses, and the world we live in change day by day, we’re all left wondering how long this will last. How long will we feel the effects of the coronavirus? How deep will the impact go? The human toll may forever change... Read More
Don’t Work With The Listing Agent
Should I Work With The Listing Agent? Happy Thanksgiving Friends, Family, Colleagues, and our Valued Clients.  One question that I often get asked by clients is my opinion on using the listing agent to represent the buyer as well.  In short, I don’t think you should. Read on to find out why.With the growth of... Read More
Pocket Listings – Good Idea or Bad? By Sierus Erdelyi, President, TruLine Realty
Pocket Listings – Good Idea or Bad? From time to time I have a client ask me if it is a good idea to list their property privately as a pocket listing for a week or two before advertising it publicly on the MLS. Read on to find out my thoughts and experience on this... Read More
New Home Buyers; How the Process Works
If you are new to the home buying scene, it may seem difficult and confusing at times. Here are some basic guidelines on how the home buying process works. Get Pre-Approved; the first step in the home buying process is to get a pre-approval from a lender. This is very important as it determines how... Read More
What is Your Home Worth?
When selling your home, one of the most important first steps is to determine what the property value is. There are many different factors that go into determining a home’s value, and as such it can be quiet confusing to someone who is not an experienced real-estate sales agent.  The very first thing you can... Read More
2014 Home Seller’s 10-Step Prep Checklist
If you’re planning on selling your home next year, now’s the time to start preparing. Selling your home can be a stressful process, but with a little foresight, some smart organizational moves, and the right resources, you’ll be well on your way to a successful home sale. Use this simple checklist to stay on track... Read More
FHFA Keeps Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conforming Loan Limits Unchanged
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 26) –  The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement to keep the 2014 maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at $417,000 on one-unit properties in most areas and a cap of... Read More