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What is Shadow Housing Inventory and How Will It Impact the Market?

What is Shadow Housing Inventory and How Will It Impact the Market?

May 15, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

You may have heard the term “shadow inventory,” relating to the U.S. housing market. To understand what that term means, and more importantly, what that term means to you, let’s first ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged housing, leonard baron, san diego state university, shadow inventory
Hunting for a New Apartment? Here Are Some Tips

Hunting for a New Apartment? Here Are Some Tips

May 11, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

If it’s time to hunt for a new apartment, there are lots of options for finding a great place, as long as you're willing to do some legwork. As with everything in life, the more hard work you ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged lease, leonard baron, Renting, san diego state university, security deposit
If I Work From Home, Do I Qualify for the Home Office Tax Deduction?

If I Work From Home, Do I Qualify for the Home Office Tax Deduction?

May 8, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

If you are self-employed, and maybe even if you work for a company from your home, you may be able take to take a deduction on your income taxes for the business use of your home. This may reduce the ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged depreciation, Home Office Deduction, IRS, leonard baron, san diego state university
Where Does Your Housing Market Stand in May 2012

Where Does Your Housing Market Stand in May 2012

May 4, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

We are getting close to mid-year now, and if you are renting and considering making the big move to home ownership, you might be wondering where the market is headed. Are prices stabilizing? Are more ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged housing market, leonard baron, real estate
My Landlord Won’t Repair My Property. What Should I Do?

My Landlord Won’t Repair My Property. What Should I Do?

May 1, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

When you rent a property, you expect the unit to be habitable, with the fixtures and mechanical equipment in working order. But what if something isn’t working, or if something breaks after you ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged House Repairs, Landlord Tenant, leonard baron
What are the Things Your Real Estate Agent Should Do For You?

What are the Things Your Real Estate Agent Should Do For You?

April 26, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

When you have made the decision to buy a home, it is time to find a real estate agent to represent you. You should go through the process to interview several agents, talk about their experience, and ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged buying a home, leonard baron, real estate agent, san diego state university
9 Worst Tenants in Movie History

9 Worst Tenants in Movie History

April 24, 2012 Posted by Staff Writers in Blog

The same deadbeat, obnoxious, and creepy tenants you hear about in real life have been portrayed in movies for decades.View More

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The 7 Reasons You Still Need a Real Estate Agent

The 7 Reasons You Still Need a Real Estate Agent

April 22, 2012 Posted by Staff Writers in Blog

Even if you can sniff out some good leads and pieces of important information on the Internet, a real estate agent can save you a lot of time and money.View More

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Do I Need a Home Inspection When I Buy Property?

Do I Need a Home Inspection When I Buy Property?

April 20, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

When you buy real estate, there are many issues you need to consider that will help lower the risk of having a major problem with your purchase. One of the more important items, and there are many important ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Home inspection, house, leonard baron, property
Do I Have to Give My Social Security Number to a Prospective Landlord?

Do I Have to Give My Social Security Number to a Prospective Landlord?

April 19, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

With all the identity fraud going on these days, people want to keep their Social Security Numbers (SSN), bank account numbers, credit card numbers, etc. personal and private — and with good reason ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged identity theft, leonard baron, social security number
What Does Mortgage Amortization Mean and Why Do Loans Have It?

What Does Mortgage Amortization Mean and Why Do Loans Have It?

April 18, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

When you borrow money these days to finance the purchase of a home, you generally take out a loan that is called an amortizing loan and it is for a 30-year term. Each payment you make is the same fixed ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged leonard baron, Loans, Mortgage Amortization
What Are the Best Cities to Buy Real Estate?

What Are the Best Cities to Buy Real Estate?

April 17, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

Recently, Forbes published an article about a Realtor.com housing model that predicts the best cities in which to buy a home . They used data and information from the National Association of Realtors, ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged best home prices, investment property, leonard baron, san diego state university

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