Development downsizing

Buy One, Get One Free

Buy One Get One Free! – In California, we are talking houses and not burgers. Find out how one developer is being creative to draw attention to their unsold inventory. This CNN video has Brian Yui analyzing the promotion.

SD Real Estate Short Sale MLS Inventory

By Brian Yui Currently there are many properties advertised as “short sales” on the Multiple Listing Service in the San Diego area. So, what is a short sale? Owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current due to job loss, divorce, illness or an ARM resetting used to have only two options: […]

Reducing Your California Property Tax

By Brian Yui You can hardly pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV without hearing about the faltering real estate market. Now it’s time to turn that slowdown to your advantage. You may be eligible for a reduction in property tax, especially if you bought your home in the last couple of “boom” […]

The Pros and Cons of Foreclosures

The Pros and Cons of Foreclosures By Brian Yui SAN DIEGO, CA, September 12, 2006 — The slowing real estate market and higher interest rates mean one thing: foreclosures are hot. Real estate investors and novice bargain hunters are hot on the trail of homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments or homes […]

Managing Your Mortgage

Managing Your Mortgage by Brian Yui SAN DIEGO, CA, September 12, 2006 —Interest rates have been on the rise and for many homeowners that may spell trouble. Whether you’re having difficulty making your payments due to a rate hike or a change in your personal finances, you may fear losing the home you’ve worked so […]

Selling in a Slow Market

By Brian Yui SAN DIEGO, CA, October 12, 2006—If you’re thinking of selling your home, you’re probably paying close attention to the market. Now that the real estate buying spree of recent years has slowed, more properties are sitting on the market for months instead of weeks, while their owners continue to make mortgage payments, […]

Getting the Best Rental Deal

As the real estate market is slowing nationwide, rental rates are on the rise. More buyers are sitting on the sidelines, which translates into more people renting while they wait for the housing market to bottom out. Adding to the rental crunch, condo conversions have turned huge numbers of former rental apartments into condos for […]

Finding Your Ideal Home

Finding your ideal home takes some work. Do you want a single-family home or a condo? How big a home and in which neighborhood? Let’s begin by talking about different types of homes. Single-family homes are typically detached houses on a single lot. The owner is responsible for all aspects of the property, including the […]

Knowing Your Home Buying Potential

Brian Yui CEO, HouseRebate.com Owning a home, whether it’s a “starter” or a dream home is a goal shared by millions. The good news is that today, it’s easier to buy a home than ever before. Loan programs have become more readily available, terms are negotiable and numerous creative ways to circumvent a large down […]