Author: Michael

How To Sell A House With Cloudy Title In Los Angeles

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A cloudy title (or cloud on a title) can stop a real estate sale dead in its tracks. Typically, a cloud on the title is discovered during the title search and is any document, claim, unreleased lien, or other encumbrance that could make the title doubtful or invalidate/impair the title to the property. Basically, if … Continued

Real Estate Paperwork Explained For Los Angeles Home Buyers

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If you’ve ever bought a home before, then you know there’s a mountain of paperwork involved. If this is your first time, get ready to deal with all these confusing documents. Not only are there reams of this stuff, but most of it is cast in language that only the experts can understand – inside … Continued

How To Win A Bidding War On A Los Angeles Property

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It’s the ideal situation for a seller, but a bidding war isn’t always so great for buyers. As a buyer caught up in a bidding war on a Los Angeles property, you need some way to come out ahead of the competing bidders – that is, without offering a ridiculous amount for the purchase price. … Continued

How To Sell Your Fixer-Upper House Fast In Simi Valley

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Maybe it was an investment project that you now have neither the time nor inclination to see through to the end. Or maybe it’s a less-then-pristine house you inherited and don’t want to pay taxes and insurance on. Whatever the case, you now have a fixer-upper on your hands that you need to sell fast. … Continued

How To Sell A Distressed Property in Los Angeles

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For those who need to know how to sell a distressed property in Los Angeles, we’ll cover the options you have available. Traditional listings for this type of property are not suggested as they don’t attract most buyers, take far too long, and are too costly for most owners of a distressed property. Life can … Continued

How to Know if You Should Refinance or Sell Your House in Los Angeles

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Many people are strongly attached to their homes and despite changes in their life find it problematic to make the decision to sell. Having built equity in the home over a long period of time, one consideration is refinancing to resolve the issues that brought up the subject in the first place. We will discuss … Continued

How To Sell Your Probate Property In Los Angeles

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Selling probate property (real estate) involves a series of steps carefully regulated, managed, and monitored by the probate court. There are strict deadlines and specialized documents to be used, and the court must oversee the entire sale process including marketing, negotiations, and actual sale. In addition, there will be a number of principals involved in … Continued

How To Sell a Probate Property in Los Angeles

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After facing the loss of a loved one who didn’t have a will or investments protecting against the process altogether. To sell a probate property can mean long drawn out proceedings, especially with larger estates.  It can be costly to go through, so avoid making the mistake of skipping any of the legal requirements which … Continued