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582. Should You Sign a Trust Deed When Selling Your House in Greater Los Angeles?

January 10, 2023

With so much paperwork to sign and complicated terminology involved in the transaction at closing, it can be confusing to understand just who signs a trust deed and when. However, holding real estate in a revocable living trust comes with many benefits, including estate tax savings, protection from creditors and avoiding probate. So read on … Continued

581. How to Sell Your House Faster in Greater Los Angeles With These Crafty Tips

January 3, 2023

By Homesmith

Listing your home for sale is costly. After making your decision, beginning the process of prepping for the sale of your home and then placing it on the market, days or weeks may have already passed. In the meantime, you’re still paying any existing mortgage, taxes, insurance and monthly expenses for maintaining the property. For … Continued

580. How to Sell Your House Before the End of the Year in Greater Los Angeles

December 27, 2022

By Homesmith

In a hurry to sell before the end of the year? While sales activities may be slightly slowing and interest rates are rising, housing values are increasing overall, and supplies are still considered low, with only around eight months of supply available on the real estate market at the end of 2022. However, you can … Continued

579. Five Tips for Selling Your Greater Los Angeles House in the Current Market

December 20, 2022

By Homesmith

While real estate markets go through shifts and there is a cooling trend, the numbers show home prices are still rising, and the inventory of available homes is still low. Because of the law of supply and demand, the current market is still considered a seller’s market. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and … Continued

578. How to Know if You Should List Your Property in Greater Los Angeles or Sell it Directly

December 13, 2022

By Homesmith

The traditional listing process of hiring a professional real estate agent to list your property is most familiar to sellers. However, statistics show that about 36 percent of sellers attempt to sell without the assistance of a professional. Regrettably, however, while selling on your own to save money may sound extremely enticing on the surface, … Continued

577. How to Sell a House With Title Problems in Greater Los Angeles

December 6, 2022

By Homesmith

If you need to sell a house, an issue with the title can throw a wrench into the works. It can be heartbreaking to go through all of the work and hassles of selling only to find out when it is finally time to close that issues exist with a title you believed to be … Continued

576. What You Should Know About Selling a Co-Owned Property in Greater Los Angeles

November 29, 2022

By Homesmith

Co-ownership of a property allows participants to purchase property that would otherwise be beyond their means. For example, co-ownership is an excellent way for close friends or family members to help split the costs of a shared property or several properties in vacation spots, such as a beachfront property and a mountain home. Co-ownership also … Continued

575. Should You Make Repairs to Your Greater Los Angeles House Before Selling It?

November 22, 2022

By Homesmith

It can be challenging to determine if you should make repairs to your Greater Los Angeles house before selling it to increase your final sales price or keep your money in your pocket and sell it as-is. However, many essential factors add up to the answer. So read on as we explore if you should … Continued

574. Three Ways Selling Your Home Has Changed Over the Last 5 Years in Greater Los Angeles

November 15, 2022

By Homesmith

The real estate market has undergone several changes over the past five years that have significantly altered the approach to selling homes because of the changes in what buyers look for and how they look. No longer is it enough to tidy up and stick a for sale sign in the front yard, waiting for … Continued

573. Three Things You Should Know About Inheriting Real Estate in Riverside, CA

November 8, 2022

By Homesmith

It may sound exciting to have inherited real estate. However, quite often, the reality of inheriting real estate from well-meaning loved ones or friends isn’t pleasant, rarely is the property pristine and free of debt. Therefore, it’s beneficial to consult an attorney and accountant experienced in Southern California real estate, whether you have inherited the … Continued