Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs

Have you ever wanted to upgrade your home to make it more energy efficient? Not only making your home more aesthetically appealing but more importantly save more money in the long run? Congratulations, The Government rolled out the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs in 2007. The program is available in 35 states with California […]

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A would-be Buyer?

As many Americans feel a strong sense of economic growth, achieving the American Dream of Homeownership still feels out of reach. According to a survey with the National Association of Realtors, 68% of consumers said now is a good time to buy a home. This is down from 72% last year and at the lowest […]

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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Acsessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)  Accessory Dwelling Units – also known as in-law quarters, granny flats, or more commonly known as back houses! Back in 2016 a Bill passed easing the local restrictions on these accessory units. Sen. Bob Wieckowski is back with Senate Bill 831, which would prevent local cities/counties from charging fees to newly […]

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

Power of Attorney – When is it needed and what does it do?  Just any old Power of Attorney is not sufficient to buy, sell or convey title to real property. A Power of Attorney for healthcare decisions, for example, is meaningless when it comes to Real Estate matters, as it does not grant authority […]

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Embezzlement doesn’t have to happen

About one year ago, I had a Buyer who relocated to Southern California from another State. She was looking to settle down in the San Gabriel Valley area. After speaking with her and reviewing her financials, we began the home search. We came across a Short Sale Listing in El Monte, CA that was listed […]

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