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26
Aug
2026

Can I get my escrow deposit refunded?

What happens if you put a deposit in escrow, but then you're not sure you still want to buy the house? Can you get your deposit back? In most cases, yes. Entering…
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26
Aug
2026

Whats the rule of thumb for when to refinance a home mortgage

Is there a general rule of thumb for when to refinance a mortgage? In a word, yes. The best time to refi is when rates on 30-year fixed loans are super low…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Times Square bombing suspect seemed to be a regular family man, had a house in foreclosure

Some interesting details, from a real estate perspective, have emerged regarding Faisal Shahzad, the accused Times Square bomber. For one thing, Shahzad appeared to have been a fairly typical family man to…
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26
Aug
2026

San Francisco Board of Education makes radical change that could boost your home’s value

How’s this for good news?   Without you having to do anything, your San Francisco home’s value may have increased. And if so, you’ve got an unlikely organization to thank: the SF…
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how to price your home
26
Aug
2026

How to get started in real estate investing

With home prices and mortgage rates so low, people are seriously considering taking advantage, not only as homebuyers but as real estate investors. In some places, you can potentially "cash flow" a…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers
26
Aug
2026

What does tenants in common mean in real estate?

If you’re a first-time buyer new to real estate, you’ve probably come across the term TIC. In real estate terms, TIC stands for tenants in common, ortenancy in common. A TIC is a way…
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26
Aug
2026

What is a short sale in real estate

"What is a short sale in real estate?” is a question I hear a lot these days. Basically, a short sale is when the total market value of your property equals less…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Short Sale Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

CNN says California home prices rebounding- but is the worst part over?

“California housing prices on the rebound,” declared a CNNMoney.com headline last week. According to the article, California home prices have climbed for nine consecutive months, posting a 10.4 percent gain year-over-year in July.…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

What are pocket listings and why are they on the rise?

In the past few months, I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of ‘pocket listings.’ Here’s a quick look at what pocket listings are, why they’re becoming more commonplace, and what it…
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26
Aug
2026

With mortgage rates at 30 year lows, why aren’t buyers making offers?

Mortgage rates remain amazingly low. For the week of Aug. 26, rates fell for the fifth time in six weeks, according to Bankrate.com. We’re still seeing rates, such as 4.59 percent for a…
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