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Sometimes I do have a crystal ball
Sometimes I do have a crystal ball. The sale of my listing at 8626 Lubao in Winnetka went …
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Title Fraud? It’s a thing!!
It is a thing. Thieves and bad actors are always on the prowl for new ideas. Do …
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CAN 5 FEET REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
If you are a homeowner in Southern California, it would be virtually impossible to not have received …
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THE LAWSUIT HAS BEEN SETTLED
By now you must have heard about the proposed settlement regarding the lawsuit against the National Association of …
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CAN SELLING A HOME AS-IS MAKE THE MOST …
You have a house to sell. You are certain the house would sell for more if it was …
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LOOK WHO IS GETTING SUED
Who is getting sued? Fortunately not me, and hopefully not you either! You may have heard about the …
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OCTOBER 2023 MARKET UPDATE
You may have heard some doom and gloom about the real estate market. Maybe you haven’t. If …
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REASONS TO CHECK YOUR TITLE
Boring, right? Why check your title? If you have a Trust, and if you’ve ever refinanced your home, …
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THEY DO IT RIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
With this subject, it would be a natural segue to talk about the upcoming season for the 49ers! …