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Fix-and-flip loans based on after-repair value of your home
Are you interested in Silicon Valley fixer uppers? Do you watch any of the HGTV shows on fixer uppers? Our favorite is the Property Brothers where they convince the home owners to purchase a fixer upper instead of a fully remodeled home. But that's TV, what about...
What are property management services?
Do you have a property that you are renting yourself? Are you managing repairs and maintenance of your rental homes? Are you wondering what property management services can do for you? Property management services offer you an option to invest where you can get the...
Could you owe taxes on your Short Sale?
Are you considering a home sale? Are you considering a short sale? Are you wondering if you could owe taxes on your Short Sale? We always advise our clients to discuss the tax implication of your Short Sale with your CPA or Tax Planner. But suffice it to say that...
Cash buyers dominate Santa Clara county home sales
We recently lost on a cash offer on a Monte Serreno home where we wrote an offer at $1.5M on a home that was listed at $1.55M, but our offer had no contingencies and we had agreed to close in 7 days from the contract date. But the home sold for $1.69M and closed in 3...
Top 5 items sellers should expect from a real estate agent
Are you thinking of selling your own home? Are you dreading having to deal with strangers walking through the house? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Well, just like you have stopped changing your cars oil, you might need to outsource this one to...
Top 4 selection criteria for your home improvement contractor
Are you remodeling your Silicon Valley home? Do you have the permits ready to build? Are you expecting bids from a few home improvement contractors? Well, negotiating with General Contractors is 20% science and 80% diplomacy since they are interested in charging you...