How to find the right licensed contractor in the San Diego area....

One of the most common questions I get from my buyers and sellers is "Do you know a good contractor?"  One of the upsides to this lousy economy is the abundance of good contractors begging for work ...

Real Estate Terms and Definitions

1.    REO -- Real Estate Owned.

2.    Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) -- mortgage in which the interest changes according to fluctuations in an index.   All ARMs are tied to indexes.

3.    Amortization Schedule -- A table which shows how much of each ...

Own a house that is "under water", "upside-down," in other words, you owe a ton more than it's worth?

There are millions of homeowners who are "under water" on their mortgages and think there is no chance of refinancing - but wait, there may still be hope.

A few weeks ...

Do you own a rental property here in San Diego?  What about in anywhere in California or any other state for that matter?  Guess what?  If you're the owner of a single unit of rental property, starting this year you must begin tracking all your vendors ...

To all my San Diego County Clients

1. There are no more Short Sale Deficiencies (primary residences only):  Starting January 1, 2011, a sellers first trust deed lender cannot obtain a deficiency judgment against the seller after the short sale (the bank or investor cannot come after you for ...