As of Aug. 17, 2024, homebuyers in California, along with the rest of the nation, will experience a significant shift in how they purchase homes using a Realtor. A new requirement mandates that before any Realtor shows a prospective buyer a home, there must be a...
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Ask The Realtor – New real estate contract changes: What home buyers and sellers need to know
As we approach the nationwide implementation of new real estate transaction requirements on Aug. 17, 2024, it's essential to understand the three contracts that will be crucial for a successful residential real estate transaction. Whether you're planning to buy or...
Ask The Realtor – Navigating the new real estate rules: How California home sellers must adapt
Selling a house in California after Aug. 17, 2024, will undergo significant changes due to the recent settlement agreement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This landmark settlement aims to reshape the real estate...
ASK THE REALTOR – Beware of predatory cash offers: What home sellers need to know
In today's fast-paced real estate market, it's not uncommon for homeowners to receive enticing offers from investors, often labeled as "cash offers" or "subject to" deals. As a seasoned real estate broker in Southern California, I feel it's crucial to shed light on...
Ask The Realtor – Understanding the realities of foreclosures in the mountain area
In response to a recent Facebook comment anticipating a surge in foreclosures, it's crucial to set the record straight based on current data and trends. As a real estate broker in the Southern California Mountain Resorts area with over 30 years of local experience, I...
What you need to know – FREE home insurance workshop
On Saturday, July 13, the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council will host a home insurance workshop at the Robert Hootman Community Center in Running Springs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited – registration is required. Andrea Valdes, an outreach analyst with the...



