Working Wealth and Legacy

One of the funniest things ever is to figure out how much equity you have in your home.  So fun. But, there are some things you need to adjust for that may make it more or less fun. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

You likely have heard about the California Exodus.  Well...it's actually a real thing.  And we feel it's important for those looking around the country to understand some of the customs and practices in other states. Imagine signing a contract to buy a home, sending 10% of the purchase price to the Seller directly and that money is gone no matter what you find out during inspections. Tha...

Title insurance is really, Really, REALLY boring!  But it's one of the most important parts of buying property. Question to ask yourself is this...is Life Insurance important?  Is fire insurance important? Well...what about insurance that will save your home! In just a few minutes, we go over all of it. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#018...

A lot of home buyers have a misconception about what Escrow is, what function it serves, what it does and doesn't do, and why you shouldn't yell at your escrow officer. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

We've talked a lot on this show about our recommended minimum inspections you should perform when buying a home;  General inspection, termite inspection, pool inspection (if pool present of course) and sewer line camera inspection.    There is another we are starting to recommend to our clients, very similar to the sewer inspection, which can save you tons of money and hassle down t...

Radon gas is odorless, tasteless, and is totally natural, coming from the decay of all the early goodies under the soil.  But, it can leach into our homes causing some serious health issues.  GOOD NEWS!  It's simple to test for and usually easy to fix if elevated. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

We geek out for just a minute about what types of podcasts we all listen to + we get into some short detail on disclosing purchase price credits when you're buying a home to your lender. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

A lot of home buyers forget about their pesky student loans they have from college and/or grad school.  And are shocked how much it can shave off the amount of home you can buy. And how difficult it is to walk away from this type of debt. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

Did you know there is a ton of stuff that is included in your home when you sell it?  Of course the stuff that's attached, like sinks, flooring, etc.  But what about wall mounted TV's?  Or the brackets that hold them?   What about those amazing drapes and light fixtures?   Listen in so you don't get surprised. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Real...

Why do pumpkins cost so much?  Well...farmers only have a certain amount of land to grow and the costs to grow are extremely high.  This business is really interesting, but operates on really thin margins and is seasonal. Real Estate + Pumpkin Seeds = A few extra bucks in your pocket. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@Lieberman...

Once you close on your new home purchase and you are ready to open the door for the first time, don't be surprised if there are a few things which may need attention. A few stains on the carpet you didn't see. Scuffs on the walls.   Or even a few under sink small leaks from lack of use.  It is totally normal and most of the time a very small item.   Don't panic over it! Jay Lieberma...

Want to add a tad bit of income while owning your own home?  Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) might just be your answer.   They used to be very complicated, very expensive, very time consuming, and very just about everything.   Things have changed with reduced regulation, streamlined permit times and cost reductions.  It just might make sense for you!  Reach out to me if y...

If you need to have your taxes done, you go to an accountant.   If you get sued, you go to a lawyer.  If you want to sell property, you go to an agent.   There are experts for just about everything and they are experts because they focus in on the all the million details of any given issue.  When you try to figure some things out yourself, when you google things an expert would...

When you submit an offer to buy property, you generally have to submit the offer, a pre-approval from a lender, AND proof of funds.  Which is usually a bank account showing you have the money to buy the home. That bank statement is going to have some serious private info on it, like account numbers, home address, your transactions. Do you want people to know that you go to Starbucks 10 times...

If you're finding yourself severely stressed, mentally, physically and financially, while competing to buy a home...   Take a step back.  Take a breath.  Calm down!   If you are squeezing every nickel, borrowing from friends and family, and pushing your lender as far as they can go, it may be time to get out of the housing market for the time being.   Find out why. Jay Lie...

How important is your life savings to you?  Dumb question right... Then treat it like everyone is trying to steal it.  In a real estate transaction, before you even think about wiring over your life savings to purchase a home take these minimum steps to avoid it being stolen! Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGro...

If you work for yourself or have the opportunity to reduce your income for income tax purposes (expense write off's, etc), before you take that income down as far as humanley and legally possible, you will likely need to show more to buy a house.   We've had some clients learn this lesson way into an escrow and they were not happy with themselves. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Ke...

A gap exists today (September 2021) of the massive pricing increases Sellers are expecting and the smartness of Buyers who have had enough of this multiple over asking price market. The market will correct for it!  But it won't be too dramatic. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

Every decision you make every day of every month of every year affects your ability to buy a home.  Every drink, coffee, piece of sushi.   Find out how much in this eye opening episode of The Real Estate Minute Show. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

Some Sellers ask their agents to put restrictions on when, who, and how to show their home when they decide to sell it. What is coming up now just a little bit are Seller asking to restrict showings to only vaccinated people. It is up to the Seller to decide what makes them feel comfortable and safe, but understand that it will restrict the amount of buyers that will compete for your property. &nb...

Doing a home inspection prior to putting your home on the market has it pros and cons like anything in life.  Both are really important before you make your decision. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Williams Realty World Class DRE#01874717 jay@LiebermanRealtyGroup.com

Having the dream of investing in real estate starts with just that...the dream. That is STEP 1.   But, what comes next?  What is Step 2?   Step 2 is when the tough decisions come into play. What you need to hold off on, what you need to forego, vacations and expensive dinners you need to cancel.   To have longevity in the real estate investing arena, you need to have an immense...

How can one agent represent both sides to a home sale?  Seems weird doesn't it?  How can they fight for my interests as a home seller if they are also fighting for the interests of a buyer at the same time?  All perfect questions to ask when  your agent tells you they are representing both sides to a home sale...  Keep asking questions and DO NOT agree to it if you feel un...

Today we sit by the fire and have a quick chat about those Buyer love letters everyone wants to send with their offer. And why your agent can't get involved in all that business! [Night Out by LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/ Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ] Jay Lieb...

General home inspectors are great at what they do.  But, the word general is there for a reason.   There are certain things they may miss, not be aware of, or fail to mention to you.   One of those is the possible failing double pane window.   Find out what that's all about and how to save your butt from a really costly miss. Jay Lieberman Lieberman Realty Group, Inc. Keller Wi...