Helpful Articles for Torrance Home Buyers and Sellers

We hope that the links and articles below can help you better understand the home buying and selling processes.  We’ve provided information on everything from closing costs, to termite inspections to how to start searching for homes.  While we’ve tried to cover most topics we certainly haven’t covered them all so feel free to contact us if anything isn’t answered below.

Buyer and Seller Tips See Home Buyer Tips and Info First Time Buyer Questions Closing Cost Definitions What disclosures does the seller need to provide to the buyer? What the Seller Must Disclose the Buyer Real Estate Terminology Who Pays for What in a South Bay Escrow Termite inspection and Clearance Why Get a Professional Home Inspection Home Inspections and Repair Request Process Selling Your Home in the South Bay Home Seller Tips and FAQ 16 Mistakes Sellers Make Avoiding Capital Gains Tax Disclosing Defects in Your Home Marketing your home Why Use a Realtor? 1031 Exchanges – Deferring Capital Gains Prepping for an Open House Escrow What are the typical contingency timeframes Who pays for what in escrow Completing the Statement of Information The Life of an Escrow South Bay Real Estate Escrow Process Homeowners insurance Lender Tips and Mortgage Information Why You Should Check Your Credit Credit Rules – How do They Score? Loan pre-approval v Pre-qualification Historical Interest Rates The Lender and the Loan Process What is PITI The lender and loan process What Happens to the Transaction After Funding Explanations on Types of Loans California Propositions and Tax Implications Understand Prop 19 Comparing Prop 19 to prior Propositions Understanding Propositions 60 and 90 Capital Gains Updates Exemptions and Exclusions Understanding Propositions 58 and 193 Realty Tax Tips Property Tax Calendar Title What Is Title Insurance The Ins and Outs of Title Insurance Reasons to Get Title Insurance Completing a Statement of Information Trust Sales and Probate Sales Explanation of Trust Sales