Your home is probably your most valuable asset. How do you know when it’s time to maximize your return? Here are six signs it may be time to sell: Your family is outgrowing your current home Urban-dwelling families with young children have a lot more to consider than closets bursting at the seams and tiny […]
July 1 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events July 1 | CRMLS Training – CVAR HQ July 4-6 | Closed in Observance of Independence Day July 8 | CRMLS Training – CVAR East July 8 | YPN Forum #DownToFlip – All locations July 10 | New Member Orientation – All locations July 10 | zipForm® Basic Training […]
Client Tip: LA’s Earthquake Early Warning App Available
Los Angeles has become the first city in the U.S. to deploy an earthquake early warning app, available in English and Spanish, for the public. The app, called ShakeAlertLA, uses a network of seismic sensors distributed throughout the region to detect earthquakes and dispatch a warning to smartphones when shaking is expected in Los Angeles […]
Oct. 29 – CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Nov. 1 | Citrus Valley Caravan Nov. 1 | CVAR Commercial Forum – Free Nov. 1 | Contract College – Session 7 Nov. 2 | First Time Homebuyer – Lunch & Learn Nov. 5 | CRMLS Training – CVAR HQ Nov. 8 | Annuities, The Must-Knows – CVAR HQ Nov. 15 | Real Estate FORWARD – […]
Energy-Efficient Windows: How Much Will You Really Save?
Getting energy-efficient windows for your home is widely lauded as a way to cut down on drafts and save money on heating bills … only how much do these replacement windows cost—and really save you, anyway? To help you crunch the numbers and do some concrete cost-benefit analysis, here’s everything you need to know about […]
Aug 27 CVAR At A Glance
Featured Classes and Events Aug. 27 | Ethics Day Replay – All Locations Aug. 31 | Master the Art of Offer Submission – CVAR HQ Sept. 3 | Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day Sept. 6 | Citrus Valley Caravan – CVAR HQ Sept. 6 | Summit Viewing Party Sept. 13 | Committees & […]
Client Tip: Artificial Lawn Isn’t Maintenance-Free
If you’re a homeowner who loves the look of a lush lawn, but fears and loathes the upkeep required to make it a reality, artificial grass as a landscaping solution might be a godsend. Artificial grass comes in a number of textures, finishes, colors, and blade shapes. Here are the five factors to keep in mind when […]
Client Tip: 5 Questions a Homebuyer Must Ask
Buying a first home is exciting. It’s the American Dream, a societal benchmark of success and stability. However, with such a big decision, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle, especially in California, where real estate is booming. To keep your clients from making an emotional decision they may regret, have […]
Client Tip: Pay Less for Loan
If a client has bad credit, they could be looking at an additional $15,000 in extra costs over the life of a loan (based off of a 30-year mortgage and the average purchase loan amount of $236,697). According to a LendingTree report, a buyer can chalk this up to higher interest rates and larger fees. […]
Client Tip: How to Lower Utility Costs
Your clients may be able to decrease utility costs with just a few energy upgrades and tweaks. “There are so many small changes people can make to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, and it all adds up to significantly lower energy bills and a smaller environmental footprint,” says Christina Kielich of the U.S. […]