Even though the U.S. housing market is rebounding well, many are complaining that the property appraisal system is still broken. What’s wrong with the system? What can we expect from it in the near future? More importantly, how should home buyers, home owners, agents and investors be preparing themselves? Property appraisers have become even more...Read More
What does the end of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean for home buyers, sellers and real estate investors? The announcement of a new bill to ‘wind down’ mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dealt a crushing blow to the value of the two agencies. However, what does it mean for the average individual...Read More
What lessons can real estate professionals glean from The Dallas Buyers Club? The 2013 film, The Dallas Buyers Club, was such a huge hit it made it back into theaters in March 2014. The movie, starring Matthew McConaughey, had already grossed over $32 million and claimed several Academy Awards at the time this post was...Read More
One of the biggest concerns facing San Diego County real estate investors is finding more money to invest in property and working capital to grow their business. It is an essential part of business that not everyone knows how to obtain. Accordingly, why is it not only a poor use of time and energy, but...Read More
There have been lots of debates in the real estate industry over the last few weeks about the value of ‘local experts’ in relation to home buyers and sellers. There are still reservations as to whether or not a local expert is a viable commodity in the real estate industry. To defuse such a debate,...Read More
Customer service is one of the most important factors in real estate. All too often it is neglected, under-prioritized, and poorly delivered on. So why is service so vital for real estate professionals and companies? How can the reality of the service being delivered be measured? How can it be improved? Customer service in the...Read More
How much of a home do you really need to be happy in retirement? Retirement weighs heavily on a large percentage of the population. Still, most have little idea of what they really need to ever retire, let alone retire early and comfortably. The good news is that retiring happy may not require as much...Read More
The media has been taken by storm as a result of the recent release of Berkshire Hathaway’s 2013 year end results. So what does Warren Buffett’s investment performance and success over the last year tell inquiring real estate investors in 2014 and beyond? The following illustrates Berkshire Hathaway’s advice for investing this year: Invest in...Read More
Should more Southern California real estate professionals consider launching their own magazines? Self-publishing has become far easier and less expensive today and magazine advertising has long been a staple of real estate marketing. Does it make sense for more San Diego County and other California real estate investors, agents and business owners to consider their...Read More
Why is San Diego real estate so popular with sophisticated investors, and why is it a must-have to be included in every investor’s portfolio? There may be lots of exciting destinations to invest in real estate, and no matter where you live, you can probably find a deal or two close by. However, you’ll be...Read More
