Protecting your home, and the loved ones and cherished belongings within it is one of the highest priorities of home ownership. As recent as a few years ago, the term "home security" meant calling a company to come out and install an alarm system that would alert emergency services -- and you -- in the event of a...
According to the 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, from the National Association of Realtors, nearly 400,000 couples who bought homes during that year did so outside of a traditional marriage. But is it a good idea to buy a house with a friend? It can be. Here is a look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of...
Telecommuting from home grants convenience for the worker while offering money savings for the company. In fact, the benefits have prompted at least 37 percent of U.S. workers to do it, according to Gallup. If you're interested in joining this trend, here are a few tips for remaining productive while still balancing...
With so much rain falling in the past few weeks, gardens around Orange County homes are covered in green. Look toward the mountains and you may see plenty of white peaks. In fact, according to the California Department of Water Resources, the snow pack in the Sierra is running way above normal for this time of...
Real estate transactions are not solo affairs. In fact, many individuals and groups are responsible for completing them legally and to professional standards so you don't experience problems later on. Here are some of the professionals on your OC real estate team.
Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents represent you in...
The policies of the Treasure Secretary can have major implications for Orange County real estate, particularly for mortgages and financing.
Steve Mnuchin
The President's pick for the post is Steve Mnuchin, former Finance Chairman of the Trump campaign and current principal of Dune Capital Management, a hedge fund....
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A new year always bring hope that things will get better and that's no different in real estate. But this year, you need to add the uncertainty posed by a new presidential administration. Case in point: The FHA was...
Cute as a button, practical, and affordable, tiny houses have become all the rage, scoring multiple series on HGTV and other home-centered stations. While such spaces may be too diminutive for you and your family, they still offer plenty of takeaways for when you buy one of our Orange County...
In colder parts of the nation, the seasons are marked by weather changes that can sometimes be severe. Around Orange County homes, winter tends to merge imperceptibly into spring, even with our recent rains providing some much-welcomed variety. Still, it is nice to herald the end of slightly cooler temperatures and...
One of the many rituals that happen with the coming of a new year is the renewal of your magazine subscriptions. Publishers make it convenient for you by sending frequent notices so you never miss an issue. Given that it costs only about $20 for a year's worth of reading pleasure, you don't even give the cost a second...
If you already own a home but want to get one of our new Brandywine models, you're most likely going to have to sell your current property to afford the new one. The profit you make on that sale is called capital gains, and you ordinarily pay capital gains tax on that amount, which can range from 15 to 20 percent,...
Who doesn't like presents on their birthdays? After all, you deserve a treat just for making it through another year. Many retailers share that philosophy and reward you with a freebie on your special day. All you have to do is to sign up for them before your actual date.
It's time to wake up.
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