Frequently Asked Questions of Home Buyers What is the Difference Between Getting Pre-Qualified and Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Loan? Mortgage Loans: Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved One of the first steps in purchasing a home is getting either pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage. Unless of course, you’re buying with all cash. 😉 It’s very easy […]
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Real Estate
Real estate is "property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this (also) an item of real property, (more generally) buildings or housing in general.
Residential real estate
Residential real estate may contain either a single-family or multifamily structure that is available for occupation or for non-business purposes.
Residences can be classified by and how they are connected to neighboring residences and land. Different types of housing tenure can be used for the same physical type. For example, connected residences might be owned by a single entity and leased out, or owned separately with an agreement covering the relationship between units and common areas and concerns.
What $500,000 Will Buy You In Brentwood, CA vs. San Jose, CA
OK, we all know that buying a home in California comes at a price. And that price is steep compared to most of the country. But, there are still affordable communities in and around the Bay Area. So we thought it would be a good idea to do a comparison between what kind of home […]
How To Search for Homes on GuthrieGroupHomes.com Real Estate Website
Everyone who owns a home or is looking to buy a first or second home should know how to do an MLS search for homes or other properties. “Why” you may ask? Well, that way you have the power to see what is on the real estate market available for sale at any given time. […]
5 Real Estate Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately
Real Estate is one of those businesses that seem to be shrouded in myths and mystery. Unfortunately, watching those reality shows about buying homes, fix and flip, and other similar nonsense will not make you an expert in the real estate biz. And even if you have bought or sold a home before, you might not […]
Understanding the Roles in Your Real Estate Transaction
Who’s Who? The Different Roles in Real Estate Transactions in California How many people does it take to complete a real estate transaction? It may be more than you think! Most people we ask say a half-dozen or so. How many do you think are involved? There are way more than a half-dozen or so! […]
The Worst Mistake You Can Make with a Grant Deed
Libby has been particularly frustrated about something lately and has asked me to share it with you. She wants very much for people to avoid a particular mistake that can cause them all kinds of problems regarding a real estate thing. We have seen people make this mistake many times over the course of […]
The California Real Estate Investor Shift [Infographic]
It’s becoming more common for real estate investors to purchase non-traditional homes and properties these days. While it’s not a huge change, just a 10% increase, it is a trend we need to watch. These investors are purchasing commercial properties, land, mobile homes and other similar properties. The share of single family homes being purchased […]
