Monthly Archives: July 2018
Examining the high cost of housing in California (and why we’re lucky to live in Sacramento)
An interesting report came across my desk (actually, my computer’s desktop!) the other day, and I thought the information warranted sharing. The report, California’s High Housing Costs; Causes and Consequences” was produced by LAO, the Legislative Analyst Office in our Golden State. I’ll interpret and summarize their key findings as they pertain to residential real […]
Understanding the 4 cycles of any housing market.
When it comes to the housing market, plenty of people speculate what might happen next, treating it as some unknown and mysterious entity that’s hard to pin down. But, in fact, every single real estate or housing market has four distinct cycles. And just like the four seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall, they […]
Keeping Realtors out of hot water: A closer look at RESPA
If you’re in the real estate business, whether a licensed salesperson, a broker, or working in the fields of title, escrow, or appraisal, you’re already aware that there are some very specific rules that need to be followed. In fact, RESPA – the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act – prohibits a real estate salesperson, agent, […]