• The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.,KCM Crew

    The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

    You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember… That's not necessarily the number you'd get. It's a common misconception that the rate you see in the headline

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  • Can You Sell a South Bay House With Unpermitted Work?,Ben Larson

    Can You Sell a South Bay House With Unpermitted Work?

    Can you sell a house with unpermitted work in California? Yes. California law does not stop you from selling a house with unpermitted work, but it does require you to disclose everything you know about it on the Transfer Disclosure Statement. In the South Bay, the real question is not whether you ca

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  • Should You Fix Up an Inherited South Bay House or Sell It As-Is?,Ben Larson

    Should You Fix Up an Inherited South Bay House or Sell It As-Is?

    Should you renovate an inherited house before selling it in California? For most inherited South Bay homes, a light cosmetic refresh or an honest as-is sale nets the estate more money than a full renovation. Cash buyers typically pay 15 to 30 percent below market value, a full remodel ties up estate

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