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Legal: Deposits and Liquidated Damages

When buying or selling a home, you will want a basic understanding of the Earnest Money Deposit and...
Real Estate Investment

Understanding 1031 Exchanges

The 1031 Exchange is one of the single greatest wealth building tools available to the real estate investor....
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Cal Poly to be Virtual in Fall, 2020?

With the announcement last week that most Fall 2020 classes at Cal Poly will be held virtually (along...
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Q&A: The CA Moratorium on Evictions

With many industries in California shut down due to Governor Newsom’s Shelter At Home Order, many landlords and...
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How COVID-19 Affects Real Estate

We are in uncharted territory – that much is clear. After a Shelter-in-Place order was announced by SLO...
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Cal Poly’s 2035 Master Plan

With more than 21,000 students enrolled at Cal Poly, the effect those students have on local housing can...
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Pros & Cons of Real Estate Investing

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to own real estate. Why? Because it is the single...
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10 Warning Signs When Buying a “Fixer Upper”

Some buyers love the idea of making repairs to a home and adding “sweat equity” to increase its...
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Changing Insurance Threatens Homeownership

The American Dream of owning a home is becoming more difficult, especially in California. Coupled with affordability woes,...