10 Real Estate Myths and the Truth Behind Them

by Hedda Parashos

There are so many myths out there, sometimes its hard to know what to believe. "Don't walk under a ladder, it'll bring you bad luck" The truth is that it's dangerous for both you and the person that may be on the ladder right? Well the same is true in real estate, but we teamed

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NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS

by Tom Parashos

In California, “nonrefundable” does not always mean “nonrefundable,” especially when it comes to a Buyer’s earnest money deposit. The following is a synopsis of California law and contract negotiation strategy when it comes to addressing nonrefundable deposits. In Kuish, the buyer (Kuish) entered into a written contract to purchase from the seller (Smith), Smith’s home

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FSBO facts (or fiction) . . .

by Hedda Parashos

Some sellers have a misconception that they will put more money in their pocket by selling their home without using an agent and avoiding sales commissions. We affectionately call these types of sales, where the owner does not use an agent, a “FSBO,” which means “For Sale by Owner.” The National Association of Realtors (“NAR”)

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