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Did you know that if you are moving because of your job, most moving expenses are tax deductible? This is why it is so important to keep detailed records of all moving expenses, including house-hunting trips. If you are moving 3...
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Many of us may just think of it as the dirt and grass that our home is sitting on, but the makeup and quality of the soil upon which your home is built is extremely complex and varies from area to area. Investigating the soil on your property...
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The Hartanov Team presents the latest edition of the San Clemente Real Estate Podcast. This month's edition covers San Clemente real estate market activity and then we'll talk about the importance of seller disclosures. Features special guest ...
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There are two types of costs or expenses referred to in an escrow: Recurring, and Non-recurring. Below is a brief synopsis of each. Recurring Costs: Costs which the party pays at closing, but will continue to occur or be re...
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The news media has referred to it as “Mortgage Meltdown 2007.” The recent nationwide slump in the housing market can be attributed to the rocky mortgage market and tightening credit standards. Following the nationwide trend of...
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This week I came across a website that is just so neat, I had to share it. www.WalkScore.com allows you to type in any address, and it will rate the “walk-ability” of that property by calculating its distance to things like the ne...
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The Real Estate Journal (a subsidiary of the Wall Street Journal Online), reported this week that tightening standards in lending may worsen the housing slump being felt in much of the country. In the wake of the recent controversy surroundi...
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The Hartanov Team presents the July edition of the San Clemente Real Estate Podcast. This month's edition covers San Clemente real estate market activity and then we'll share insights when looking for a house to fix up and sell for instant cash. ...
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