Internet scams are all over the place lately, and they have infiltrated the real estate market, as well. Wire transfer fraud in real estate transactions became a problem back in 2015 and is still claiming victims, especially in the Southern California region.In fact,...
Year: 2016
Residential real estate complex for those nearing retirement
Understandably, making real estate decisions can be complicated no matter how many times a person has completed these types of transactions in the past. However, it can especially be overwhelming for those nearing retirement. A few tips may help retirees to make smart...
Residential real estate market healthy in Southern California
There have been concerns about the peaking of the real estate market in the southern part of California -- for instance -- in San Diego. However, new reports show that residential real estate price and sales appreciation in this part of the state continue to be...
Residential real estate prices increase in desert area in July
Home sales in the California desert dropped year over year this past July. However, residential real estate prices increased to a median of over $300,000. This is tied for the year's highest up to this point.In Southern California's Coachella Valley, the number of...
Commercial real estate transactions strong in early 2016
Hotel sales in California rose during the first six months of 2016. However, the pace of commercial real estate transactions involving hotel properties is slower than it was during this period last year. Still, hotels overall remain strong performers in the...
What is financial elder abuse?
Senior citizens are often vulnerable to mistreatment, including financial elder abuse or financial exploitation. According to the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, the term financial elder abuse includes a broad range of treatment against senior...
Commercial real estate transactions require strategic pricing
People selling commercial properties in California have experienced huge benefits from today's lack of balance between demand and supply. This is especially true for people in Southern California. However, in light of today's climate, where there is strong demand and...
Residential real estate market is considered hot in California
The real estate market in California is considered to be hot when times are good for both real estate agents and sellers. Therefore, a residential real estate market that is deemed hot may not necessarily be good for buyers. However, this past month was...
Commercial real estate transactions may involve tech campuses
California continues to be a hotspot for real estate, in both the residential and commercial real estate markets. One of the major commercial real estate transactions that has taken place recently is the purchase of a technology campus for a whopping $725 million....
California commercial real estate transactions still promising
In California, there has been an ongoing boom in the area of commercial property. However, the number of commercial real estate transactions appears to have been dropping slowly, especially in the areas of office space and retail. Still, areas of the real estate...