Insights & Market Updates
Expert takes on the Orange County real estate market — buying, selling, investing, and property management.
Jul 15, 2015
When To List Your Home
If you’re thinking about moving, you may be wondering when you should list your home. The first thing to know is that there are time frames that are slightly more advantageous for listing your home for a number of reasons. Here are our tips about when to list your home: Be Mindful of Online Competition….
Jul 1, 2015
Changing From a Renter to a Homeowner
If you’ve been renting a home or an apartment for a while and are interested in homeownership, there are a lot of changes that will happen. Here are some of the changes you can expect when you change from a renter to a homeowner: Tax Breaks. When you own a home, you get a variety…
Jun 15, 2015
How To Choose a Moving or Relocation Company
You did it! You sold your home, bought a new one, and you’re all ready to move after speaking to a Blackburn mortgage advisor to get the go ahead! The only problem? You don’t have a moving company! Get ready to make some phone calls, because you will need to thoroughly research who to use…
Jun 1, 2015
Real Estate Buzz Words For Your Listing
If your home is about to go on the market, chances are that there’s a listing ready to be posted, handed out, distributed – you get the picture. Thousands of homes go on the market every week, so how can you make sure yours stands out? Well, there are some specific buzz words you can…
May 25, 2015
5 Rocky Knoll #15 Irvine, CA – Spacious Condo Perfect for Entertaining
Address: 5 Rocky Knoll #15 Irvine, CA 92612 Bed: 3 Bath: 2.5 Square Feet: 2,383 Year Built: 1978 Property Type: Condo Located in the affluent Turtle Rock suburb of Irvine, this split-level two-story condo is suitably within walking distance of Turtle Rock Elementary School, University High School, and UC Irvine. Neighborhood residents have unlimited access to…
May 15, 2015
5 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Ready to buy a home? You’re in luck! Summer is a great time for home buying, and here’s why: Lock in Low Mortgage Rates. Even though mortgage rates have been on the rise through 2015, they are still extremely low in a historic sense. Zillow is projecting that rates will increase to five percent by…
May 9, 2015
11503 Wimbley CT, Cerritos CA – Beautiful Family Home
Address: 11503 Wimbley Ct Cerritos, CA 90703 Bed: 3 Bath: 2.5 Square Feet: 1,808 Lot Square Feet: 1,819 Year Built: 1988 Property Type: Two Story If you’re looking for the perfect family home, your search ends now! This beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in Cerritos is located in the middle of a landscaped and gated…
May 1, 2015
How to Choose a Neighborhood
When you’re looking for a new home to buy, one of the most important factors is the neighborhood in which the home is located. It can be challenging to determine what neighborhoods are better than others, but here are our tips regarding how to choose a neighborhood: Location. The most important factor about choosing a…
Apr 16, 2015
Pros and Cons of Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Adjustable rate mortgages can be risky depending on how the housing market and the economy are doing. But, sometimes choosing an adjustable rate mortgage over a fixed mortgage can prove to be a solid economic choice and save you thousands of dollars over the course of your mortgage. Still can’t decide? Here are the pros…