Question: Do the Buyer and Seller Need to Be Present at Closing? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript We’re going to talk a little bit about closing and what that means. Closing in Northern California is the specific date that the deed is recorded from the seller to the buyer, deeding the property over […]
Deeding Your Ownership Interest in a Property in California [Video]
Deeding Your Ownership Interest in Property in California Video Transcript I sometimes get calls from my clients and it’s kind of a sad call that they’re going through a divorce and they are going to be splitting up and one of them tells me that they’re just going to deed their interest over to […]
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to “downsize”, that is, find a smaller home that better suits our changing needs and […]
Will BART Add $100k in Value to Your Home in Antioch? [Video]
Is it true that the new BART station in Antioch will immediately add to home values in East Contra Costa, in particular, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley? Video Transcript A lot of times when I’m talking to (home) sellers, they ask me, well Libby, since E-BART is in Antioch now, I’m sure the value of my […]
Out of Pocket Costs💲for Home Buyers [Video]
Libby answers the question “what are the upfront or out of pocket costs for buying a house?” Video Transcript You’re so excited. The seller accepted your contract and you go wow! Now, what do I do? What kind of money do I have to come up with upfront? Well, if you’re financing your loan your […]
The Two Most Important Things to Homebuyers [Video]
Let’s state this right off the bat, “The Two Most Important Things to Home Buyers are Price and Condition” Video Transcript A lot of times I’m asked by sellers when we’re sitting down talking about selling their home. They ask me, Libby, what attracts buyers to my home in general and I always say […]
What Does “Pre-Foreclosure” Mean? [Video]
Q&A with Libby Guthrie – What is a Pre Foreclosure? Have you ever wondered what pre-foreclosure means? Sometimes, buyers will call me up and say, “Libby, I’ve seen a home on the internet and it says it’s pre-foreclosure. I think I can get a bargain if I go after that property. Can you find out […]
