It’s a time we can count on each and every year - tax time! And, while it isn’t anyone's favorite topic, it can’t be avoided. You may remember that earlier this year there were some changes made to homeownership tax laws. So, this year, many people...
The process of buying or selling a home can be an exhilarating time! For both buyers and sellers, the journey is full of various emotions and plenty of twists and turns. It’s no surprise given how many nuances, steps are involved, and people who play...
Changes to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing may mean that the doors are opening for more entry-level buyers. These new condominium rules could also mean an uptick in available homes to help meet buyer demand. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has revised its condo...
It’s September, which means it’s also REALTOR® Safety Month! So, today, we wanted to share with you some helpful tips to ensure your personal safety is a top priority not just this month, but throughout the year. Did you know that according to the National Association of...
Proposition 13 has been around since 1978, but voters have the chance to potentially change the California property tax initiative in 2020. Currently, Prop 13 treats all California property taxes in an identical manner, but opponents of the measure are calling for it to exclude...
Meet Sheryl! She’s the Receptionist at Escrow Trust Advisors in Pasadena and has been an amazing and very important part of our team for over five years. If you ever stop by the office, Sheryl is the first face you’ll see when you walk in...
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Danna! She is an Escrow Officer at our Escrow Trust Advisors office in Pasadena and has been with our organization for five years. Danna is an awesome human being who takes great pride in the work that she...
Many homeowners and real estate agents have been frustrated by the slow pace of the short sale process, but Fannie Mae has announced new efforts to fast track things. Fannie Mae says they will start by upping their early communication with real estate agents, including...
According to Freddie Mac, short sale and REO fraud continues to be identified as the U.S. housing market climbs back to normal. Rob Hagberg, associate director of fraud investigations at Freddie Mac, says that despite the improvements in the real estate market, “This area is...
According to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, millennial couples are placing a bigger importance on buying a new home versus getting married. The survey found that almost 25% of married couples ages 18 to 34 actually purchased a home together before saying...