If you’re rehabbing properties in a neighborhood with a lot of pets, it’s a good idea to make sure that your real estate investment is a suitable home not just for people, but for cats and dogs too. Making your house comfortable for Fido and Whiskers isn’t hard if you know what you’re doing. Here...Read More

A home mortgage is an expense you'll be paying off for some time. Yet plenty of people who are buying a home rush into their purchase without any preparation. You may think all lenders are the same or that you’re lucky to receive a loan. This mentality obscures the real issue: like any other purchase,...Read More

Wholesaling real estate is a great way to get involved in the property market without truly owning a home. When a wholesaler buys a property, he or she puts the property under a contract, which is then sold to another investor at a higher price. The wholesaler pockets the difference. Wholesale deals are attractive to...Read More

Buying a house in San Diego means purchasing a piece of the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. Like many metropolitan areas, size hasn’t saved the city from experiencing a real estate downturn after the burst of the property bubble. But unlike some other areas, San Diego real...Read More

A little negotiation goes a long way when you’re selling a home. Savvy real estate investors take the time to do their homework before selling a property. When negotiating a sale, here’s what you can do:Read More

When buying or selling a home, several important factors determine property value – and it’s not just about a new set of cabinets or renovated tile work. Knowing which factors matter the most can help any investor maximize their purchase or profit further from a sale. Here’s what to pay attention to when assessing or...Read More

Flipping real estate is not for the faint of heart. The practice promises serious profits in a short period of time, if you know what you’re doing. Don’t worry, though: green real estate investors can succeed at house flipping with some guidance. If you’re interested in buying a home and flipping it for a profit,...Read More

When dealing with short sales, the most important work is done before the process of buying a home even begins. Doing some legwork before a short sale allows you to enter the deal armed with the right financing and the information you need to succeed. When approaching a short sale seller, do these things first:Read More

In decades past, Golden Hill was the playground of San Diego’s rich and powerful, a place for prime San Diego real estate. Although the stately mansions and quaint bungalows waned in popularity after the wealthy moved out of the city, the neighborhood is currently undergoing a renaissance which is turning it into a great place...Read More

It’s a buyer’s market right now, which means that it’s a perfect time for people who have bought a home in the past 10 years to refinance their mortgage. While many people are put off by the idea of refinancing, undergoing a home loan modification now could save you thousands of dollars in the future....Read More