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What is a Short Sale and Should You Consider Buying One?

What is a Short Sale and Should You Consider Buying One?

April 16, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

Undoubtedly, you’ve heard about “short sales” in the news and you may be wondering what that means and why most commentators and real estate professionals say to stay away from them. ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged leonard baron, personal residence, real estate, Short Sales
How to Find a Good Real Estate Professional

How to Find a Good Real Estate Professional

April 13, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

Whether you are renting or buying, you want to have a good real estate professional to represent you. Now, you always should have an experienced real estate professional assist you in any purchase transaction ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Due Diligence, leonard baron, real estate agent, references, sdsu
Renters’ Tax Deductions, Where Your Taxes Go and Other Tidbits on Taxes

Renters’ Tax Deductions, Where Your Taxes Go and Other Tidbits on Taxes

April 12, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

Assuredly, you know that Monday is the deadline for filing your taxes. And you often hear about tax breaks for homeownership, like the mortgage interest deduction, but what about tax breaks for renters ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Debt, deficit, leonard baron, renters, san diego state university, tax deductions
Good News! Your Energy Bills May Go Down – Permanently

Good News! Your Energy Bills May Go Down – Permanently

April 11, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

For the last several years, all of us have suffered from high-priced utility bills, but it looks like relief is finally coming our way. Troves of natural gas were recently discovered underneath Texas, ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged fracing, leonard baron, natural gas, san diego state university, utility prices
Should I Flip a Home?

Should I Flip a Home?

April 9, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

Just like everyone else, I love all the TV shows about shopping for homes, renovating properties, and flipping properties for a profit. They always make it seem as easy as writing a check and watching ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged flipping, leonard baron, real estate investment, TV
10 Creepy But Real Apartment Names

10 Creepy But Real Apartment Names

April 8, 2012 Posted by Staff Writers in Blog

We didn't find the Bates Motel Condos, but we did find these nine creepy but real apartment names.View More

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Federal Reserve Conditionally Approves of Banks Renting Out Foreclosures

Federal Reserve Conditionally Approves of Banks Renting Out Foreclosures

April 6, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

The Fed has approved of banks and mortgage companies renting out more of the homes they’ve foreclosed upon, instead of just selling them outright. This news come from the The Wall Street Journal ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Federal Reserve, Foreclosures, leonard baron
Are Many Houses Really Less Expensive to Own Than Rent?

Are Many Houses Really Less Expensive to Own Than Rent?

April 5, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

There are plenty of articles in the newspapers these days about how in many areas, it's actually less expensive to own a property than it is to rent one. In fact, just yesterday, The Wall Street Journal ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged buying, leonard baron, rent vs. buy, Renting
The 9 Worst Landlords Of All Time

The 9 Worst Landlords Of All Time

April 4, 2012 Posted by Staff Writers in Blog

These landlords make us appreciate the legal rights that exist for renters.View More

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Why a Comfortable Retirement Depends on Your Real Estate Choices

Why a Comfortable Retirement Depends on Your Real Estate Choices

April 4, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

When you are just starting out in life, you get your first job, move out and get your own apartment, take on responsibilities; you're probably not really thinking much about retirement. But that is ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged leonard baron, real estate, retirement
Risks of Buying into an HOA-governed Community

Risks of Buying into an HOA-governed Community

April 3, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

If you are starting the process to buy a personal residence, you may be looking at condominiums, town homes, co-operative units, or other types of real estate that is in a common interest development, ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged HOA, leonard baron, special assessment
First Time Buyer, Short Sale, Foreclosure, Traditional Sale – Help!

First Time Buyer, Short Sale, Foreclosure, Traditional Sale – Help!

April 2, 2012 Posted by Leonard Baron in Blog

You’ve decided that now is the time to buy a property because your finances and life are in shape. But you’re hearing all these terms in the news and confusing information here and there on ...View More

Posted in Blog | Tagged Foreclosures, leonard baron, Short Sales

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