A lot of first time home buyers are surprised and confused when they get to the start of the home buying process and realize they don't have the money saved yet.  The solution to this problem is really simple.  They can either borrow a big stash of cash from friends and family.  This is usually unlikely.  So...the best thing for a solid foundation is a slight change in mindset about saving and spending.  

Jay Lieberman
Lieberman Realty Group, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty World Class
DRE#01874717
[email protected]

In just a few minutes I'll give you my forecast of the housing market for the 2021 years (plus an extra nugget of what the hell happened last year).  

Jay Lieberman
Lieberman Realty Group, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty World Class
DRE#01874717
[email protected]

Ever been frustrated when buying a home and you have to wait to get the keys, even after you put all your money in escrow?  

What you may not know if you have to wait for this ONE THING to happen!

Jay Lieberman
Lieberman Realty Group, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty World Class
DRE#01874717
[email protected]

I've been buying and selling property for many years, involved in some really complicated transactions, and even I get confused by the different home warranty plans out there for homeowners.  

Mainly, because they change so often and there is no certainty of what is covered until you actually need it.  

BUT, we always recommend having a home warranty policy on your home as a "just in case."  

Here's why...

Jay Lieberman

You know...that page you see just before you're about to close on a home.  

With all the numbers on it telling you how much cash you need to come up with or how much cash you are gonna get!  

Most people just scroll to the bottom to see what the big ole' number is.  

But, you need to read it. Confirm it with your own calculator.  

We specifically talk about the Property Tax Proration here!

Jay Lieberman
Lieberman Realty Group, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty World Class
DRE#01874717
[email protected]

A lot of home buyers are skittish about asking a seller for a few things after inspections, in CA which we call a Request for Repair. 

Thinking the seller can terminate the sale if they ask.  

HERE'S THE FACTS...  In CA at least, a seller cannot terminate your contract to buy the home simply by you asking for some repair requests. It is not a counteroffer. It is merely a request for the seller to consider or not.  If they don't agree or don't respond to your request, just keep on trucking down the road to closing.

For a lot of people buying or selling a home, holding back and not responding to an offer or counter offer is one of the hardest things to do.

The culprit that causes this...is anxiety.  The need to lock it up.

While there is something to be said for locking up a deal, and when it's down to the tiny issues, we recommend you do.

However, while in the throws of negotiating, there is tremendous power in sitting back and just waiting.

It will save you thousands of dollars in overpaying or create more profit in the sale of your home.

Jay Lieberman

Flipping homes is an art form. It takes skill and talent.  

With all the online courses, books, seminars, and the wicked HGTV, a lot of people think you just dive right in and make boatloads of cash.  

That keeps me up at night and I want everyone to be successful in renovating homes and not be turned off by failures of being unprepared.  

Here are the 5 things you need to think about before you do anything else.

Jay Lieberman
Lieberman Realty Group, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty World Class
DRE#01874717
[email protected]

A lot of folks are turned off from communities with a Home Owners Association and those "pesky dues!"  

In this episode, we go over actual dollars and cents of this battle!  

Well, I'm here to tell you that in a lot of cases, HOA dues and the cost of owning a single-family home are about the same.  

Jay Lieberman

On this episode we answer 3 listener/subscriber questions for all to learn from.  We have tons of questions that come in, and we try to answer all of them as quickly as we can.  

At the show we thought it would be great to share those questions and answers with you all!

Jay Lieberman