Cleaning out the Garage

Cleaning out the Garage, in Burbank CA So it was time to clean out our garage. I couldn’t just tell my husband that I wanted to clean out the garage and expect him to do it that very weekend. Nope….my husband needs more time to let that kind of thing sink in. You...

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Buying, Selling Real Estate in Burbank CA

Houston We Have a Problem in Burbank, CA…. I just don’t get why things are so complex – For instance – I attended a 1031 Exchange seminar. This is an IRS regulation that allows for investment properties to be sold and another purchased, of like kind, within the...

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FHA Loans

I just closed my first FHA transaction.  I represented the sellers - the buyers used an FHA loan to buy the house.  All I can say is .... Whew - glad that is over!  The process is flawed....as they say, "Hell is paved with good intentions" I think the idea behind the...

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Don’t Buy it with a Credit Card!

Don't Buy It With A Credit Card! I know it is the holiday season and we are all out shopping until we drop - but it is most important for home buyers to be aware - Do Not Buy Large Ticket Items With A Credit Card While In Escrow!  Buyers may not be aware that a lender...

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Tis’ the season…..

Santoro and Sons Real Estate Group has a plan! Tis’ the season…..We hear so much about holiday stress that it can be easy to lose sight of what the holidays really should be: fun, joyful, and a little bit magical – but how to capture that excitement?   When we sat...

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Christmas Decorations….!!! Yipee!!!

Tis the season, right? All over the Burbank, Ca area, people are putting up Christmas lights, wreaths, garland and animated Santas. I am a Christmas 'nut' - my husband won't allow me to purchase another decoration unless I promise to throw one away. It is tough for me...

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….Talking about my generation

What Generation do I really fit in? Sometimes the topics I chose have alot to do what what we are working on.  For example, I am getting my SRES certification – that stands for Senior Real Estate Specialist.  In the course curriculum I learned that I belong in the...

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Is your neighborhood Walkable?

How ‘Walkable’ is your Burbank CA., Neighborhood? When deciding where to live and work in the Burbank, and surrounding areas, there is a great new tool called “Know your Transit Score”. Go to the website: www.walkscore.com – type in your address and get your score....

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