Author Archives: Jaleesa

Changes in FICO System

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A few weeks ago I spoke with a father from Dana Point. He told me his son was recently in a major accident. Over the course of several months the family was in and out of the hospital and medical bills started piling up. Fortunately the son is expected to fully recover, but the family’s finances have taken a […]

Prop 60 & 90

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I have recently had two clients ask about prop 60 & 90. In both cases the clients are currently living in the Los Angeles County area and thinking of moving down to Laguna Beach. They both have a low tax base on their current homes, and they were (not surprisingly) wondering if they would be able to […]

Document Transfer Tax

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Today we are talking about the Doc Transfer Tax with one of my favorite Title Reps in Laguna Beach, Cam Hunter with Cal Title. I’ll be asking her to give us a little more information about the subjects which most often raise questions among buyers and sellers.

DIY Curb Appeal

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You have probably fallen in love with a home, just based on its exterior, at some point in time (I think we all have). First impressions matter. Whether you are walking up to your own front door, or a potential buyer is looking at your house for sale, curb appeal is key. Take these tips […]

New Dual Agency Case

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I am always interested to read about new legal cases on the subject of Dual Agency. Many agents consider a Dual Agency shaky ground from both a legal and moral perspective. In fact, I have met quite a few ‘out of state agents’ who now practice Real Estate in California and who still refuse to […]

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