Headline In A Recent OC Register Column By One Of Their Outstanding Writers, Jeff Collins: “Solar Homes to Skyrocket Under California’s New Energy Rules” 90 Years Ago A Presidential Candidate Promised “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage”. Recently, the California Energy Commission who controls this stuff voted 5-0 requiring solar […]
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In Loans, It Is The Little Things That Count
Dennis Smith Of Stratis Financial Has been a student of Duane Gomer Education since MLO education began. His company of which he is a Co-Owner has been a strong supporter of my company since in the beginning. We did a large room sold-out License Prep Class, and everyone passed, extremely rare. Love Stratis. Dennis Does […]
Debunking Some Myths About Home Ownership
Excellent Article In A Recent Edition Of The OC Realtor Magazine Dated May/June 2018. Very informative and a big help to put “Buyers in the Know”. The author: Michelle McCann, Communications Specialist. Myth One: It Costs Less Money To Rent False. Talk to people in their golden years. Many of the people to whom I […]
I Meet The Nicest People
Finally Got The Chance To Have Lunch In Westlake With Tristan Ahumada At Tuscany, no less, and being in Westlake, Wayne Gretsky was in house. Thousands of you know Tristan. He is a top producing Real Estater with an outstanding Keller Williams team, BUT he is also the co-founder and operator of Lab Coat Agents, […]
Some More Myths Of Real Estate
#1- Can A Notary Notarize A Document For Their Buyer In A Transaction? Yes, the laws allow it, but lenders and escrow companies and your broker might not like it. #2- Is It Legal For A Broker To Work For More Than One Company? Yes, if the companies all agree. #3- If You Have An […]
What Are The Rules About Taking The CalDRE Exams?
Tips To Taking The State Exam: The salesperson exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes with 150 multiple choice questions (1.3 minutes per), 70% passing grade. The broker exam is 5 hours with 200 multiple choice questions (1.5 minutes each, broker questions must be considered more difficult, you think), 75% passing grade. Exams are offered […]
One Type Of Housing Is Booming
If You Have Been Watching Rental Housing In California You realize that rental prices are increasing faster than wages are increasing. This is not a good sign for renters, and talk of Rent Control is coming to the forefront again in many cities. But there are still some areas to invest. Student Housing: It is […]
Wells Is In The Penalty Seat Again
Wrote This Article On Thursday And An Announcement Came Out On Friday It is a done deal. After all the troubles that they have had over the recent years, they are now in “early stage discussions” with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over possible new penalties. These problems stem from their practice of charging for […]
What Are Your Chances Of An IRS Audit?
You Finished Your Taxes You drove to the Post Office that was open till midnight, and mailed your return. For many years I did drive to the Post Office on Sherman Way in Van Nuys. Then, things changed and I started driving there on October 15th. You know the drill. Now That You Have Sent […]
What Would Warren Do?
My Friendly Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Adviser Just Answered That Question Warren Buffett’s holding company latest purchases were Apple at $168, Bank of New York Mellon at $51, U.S. Bancorp at $50. He also “trimmed” some of his shares in American Airlines (only 1 million shares), and he still holds strong positions in many airlines. Kiplinger […]