by David Mortaz | Jan 12, 2014 | Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate (Residential), Residential Mortgage
In Just 2013 we blogged about the biggest rise of interest rates in 25 years brought the refinancing applications to a 2-year low. Applications for purchase loans have also declined by 4%. Now the rerun of the same movie is out with the Mortgage applications down at...
by David Mortaz | Jan 11, 2014 | Los Gatos Rentals, Property Management, Real Estate (Residential), San Jose Rental, Tenant Screening
With the shortage of rental inventories, most of our rental properties are over-subscribed with too many applicants for each home. However, each person who expresses an interest in the property has the right to see and preview the property. And if you neglect to...
by David Mortaz | Jan 6, 2014 | Home Buyer Tips, Los Gatos Fixer Upper, Real Estate (Residential), Small Bathroom Remodel, Small Kitchen Remodel
Buying fixer uppers and doing a Small Kitchen and bathroom remodels is one of the best ways to secure great returns on your investment. But finding a Campbell Fixer Upper these days is tougher than finding an honest Used Car Dealer! Kidding aside, below is the Top 4...
by David Mortaz | Jan 6, 2014 | Home Seller Tips, Real Estate (Residential), Residential Mortgage
With the huge shortage of homes for sale in Silicon Valley, some home owners are tempted to sell their home by themselves or list them as FSBO. These sellers assume that their home will sell quickly and can’t see a reason to justify spending $30,000 on Listing...
by David Mortaz | Jan 5, 2014 | Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate (Residential)
The principal reason some home owners decide to sell their own house is the savings on the commissions. However, the risks can out the risks associated with a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). 1) Pricing: How will you determine the list price without the help of an...
