Dealing with Financing

Dealing with Financing

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign...
4 Signs That You’re Ready to Buy

4 Signs That You’re Ready to Buy

Let’s test your home-buying readiness level. If you can answer yes to all four of the characteristics of a person who is ready to buy, you are likely a great candidate to begin looking for a property of your own. 1. Financial Finesse Let’s face it, buying a home is...
Winter Activities in and Around Brea

Winter Activities in and Around Brea

“California Dreaming” typically evokes images of driving along the coastline in a convertible, or a lazy summer’s day on the beach. Actually, winters in Southern California can be some of our best days, as we enjoy moderate winter temperatures that allow us to get...
Why Parents Love the Brea School District

Why Parents Love the Brea School District

We like to think of Brea as a hidden gem in Orange County. The town has around 40 thousand residents and if you haven’t yet been here, it is located roughly 33 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The town’s name is Spanish and it means “oil” or “tar.” It was first visited...
5 Things to Do Before Moving Out of Your Home

5 Things to Do Before Moving Out of Your Home

Moving out is not as simple as just finding a new home, packing your things, and driving away. If you have decided to move out of your current home, there are some logistics and tasks that need to be done and taken care of before doing so. If you are unsure about...