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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Mike Explains: Should a Landlord Meet Prospective Tenants?

Imagine if you will, you hired a professional property management company to manage your property. Your management company has its screening process. That’s part of why you hired them. Howeve... read more >>

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Mike Explains: Staging Your Home for Sale

Imagine, if you will, you want to sell your home. You want to get as much as you can, and you don’t want risk it sitting on the market forever. You talk with your Realtor® and t... read more >>

Friday, February 10, 2023

Mike Explains – What Is an Own Your Own? How It Is Different From a Condominium?

Imagine if you will, you have been looking all summer for a condominium to buy and nothing you want seems to fit into your budget.  But one night, while browsing the internet you find what loo... read more >>

Monday, November 14, 2022

Mike Explains: Tenant Estoppel Certificate

Imagine, if you will.

You're happy you just closed escrow on a beautiful triplex that already has tenants. And they're supposed to be paying $7,800/month in rent. Then, you collect th... read more >>

Friday, September 30, 2022

Mike Explains: Why a Handyman Costs More Than You Expect?

Imagine, if you will.

You get a bill from your Property Manager and see the hourly rate for a Maintenance Technician at $95 per hour. You may think it is excessive, or that a handyman equals ... read more >>

Friday, August 26, 2022

Mike Explains: The 1031 Exchange

Imagine, if you will.

You bought a property some years back, paid $500,000 for it, and paid the loan accordingly. Now, you owe nearly $200,000 on it. Feeling confident about the real estate m... read more >>

Friday, March 25, 2022

Sell or Lease Your House | Mike Explains

Imagine, if you will. You got that great job offer in Nashville you were hoping for. However, you live in Long Beach, California. Moving out is a no-brainer, and you’re excited at the options... read more >>

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Mike Explains: Why Real Estate Commisions Are So High?

Imagine, if you will – you’re about to sell your home. You’re speaking with local agents you are familiar with, asking them about the closing costs of the sale. They list insuranc... read more >>

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Should I Buy Through the Listing Agent – Mike Explains

Imagine, if you will: A house you love just came on the market. You might want to make an offer: should you go through the “listing agent” or find your buyer representative? Your sister... read more >>

Monday, October 25, 2021

Mike Explains: What if It Does Not Appraise?

Imagine if you will: after months of searching and bidding on multiple properties; you are finally in escrow on the home of your dreams. You were one of three offers but this time they went with yo... read more >>


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