by David Mortaz | Apr 1, 2014 | Home Seller Tips, Real Estate (Residential)
Are you tempted to sell your own home without an agent? Are you romanced by the idea of saving a lot of money on commissions? Well, before you decide to hang a For Sale By Owner sign on your front lawn, you need to consider a few things. Top 5 items that could...
by David Mortaz | Mar 31, 2014 | Real Estate (Residential), REOs, Residential Mortgage, Short Sales
It was the height of the REO and Short Sales in California in 2011 when we got a referral by a friend who had a underwater mortgage in Aptos. The townhouse however, was not owner occupied and had tenants living in it. After the initial phone interview to better...
by David Mortaz | Mar 31, 2014 | Deferred Sales Trust, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate (Residential)
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 is set at $250,000 for single individuals and $500,000 for married couples in the sale of their primary residence. The Act requires occupancy of the home as a Primary Residence for 2 of the past 5 years. However, if you have gains above...
by David Mortaz | Mar 30, 2014 | Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate (Residential), Residential Mortgage
Are you in the market to purchase a home in 2014? Have you talked to a lender or a mortgage broker? In order to make your loan application process go smoothly, you’ll need to collect and organize a few key pieces of financial information. Application Checklist You...
by David Mortaz | Mar 30, 2014 | Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Los Gatos Fixer Upper, Property Management, Real Estate (Residential), Small Bathroom Remodel, Small Kitchen Remodel
Do you need to get multiple bids on your home remodeling project? Do you need to remodel your Los Gatos home before selling it? Well, Redbeacon could be just what the doctor ordered. Last month my husband interviewed Jeff Lawson who is the CEO of Twilio and we...
