Buyers: Get Ready to Buy

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I tell those who ask about buying in San Jose that now is not the time to buy; but, get ready. It seems like this economic misery has been with us forever but it has only been a short while … Read the rest

Buy Out of The Area

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I am not a fan of San Jose Real Estate prices. As with many large cities the home prices can be way too expensive for most and buying a home seems unreachable.

Years ago I lived and worked in Orange … Read the rest

Healthy Home, Healthy You:

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Remodels and Upgrades That Can Improve Your Health and Well-Being

The word “remodel” often gets one thinking that improvements are being made to a home in order to increase the value of the house or to improve the aesthetics. However, … Read the rest

Columnist: Reverse Mortgages Can Improve Retirement Security

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In a recent story titled How to Create a Retirement ‘Paycheck,’ syndicated columnist and certified financial planner Liz Weston recommended strategies for improving retirement security that included getting a reverse mortgage.

After first discussing income annuities, Weston added, “Another option … Read the rest

Choosing a Home with Good Bones

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How To Know If A House Has ‘Good Bones’

When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s not uncommon to hear your realtor say that a house has “good bones.” But what does that mean? You might notice that they … Read the rest

Cautions about the Reverse Mortgage

This is from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association:

As with any financial transaction–be it a mortgage, a credit card or even a bank account–there are specific rules and obligations attached to reverse mortgages. Some of them are unique to … Read the rest