How to Avoid Post-Sale Regrets: Inspection and Disclosure Essentials
In this video, Realtor Pat Kapowich interviews attorney Anthony Ventura to highlight why skipping a physical inspection or neglecting proper disclosures can lead to serious legal trouble. Buyers and sellers alike will benefit...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: March 2, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: An acre of land with an abandoned house: Time to call insurance agents
Question: We want to build a house....
Special Guest: Silicon Valley Real Estate Attorney Anthony Ventura
Uncover Crucial Mistakes in a Hot Seller's Market! Gain essential insights from our interview with esteemed real estate attorney Anthony Ventura. We tackle the common pitfalls and legal intricacies home sellers,...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: February 17, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: Grandson awaits inheritance but worries about lease renewal, ability to buy home
Question:...
Key Highlights
- Existing-home sales faded 5.4% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million. Sales also slumped 5.4% from one year ago.
- The median existing-home sales price bounced 4.1% from June 2023 to $426,900 – the second straight month it reached an all-time high and...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: January 29, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: When a home sale turns into a family tug-of-war
Question: Dear Pat: I have followed your...
In this short video, Realtor Pat Kapowich interviews real estate attorney Anthony Ventura to discuss a critical issue in real estate transactions: building permits.
Anthony shares a cautionary tale where a real estate agent mistakenly advised a buyer that a permit had been approved based...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: May 4, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: When a home sale turns into a family tug-of-war
Question: We gave our 30-day notice at our rental apartment on...
Avoid Litigation: Encourage Home Inspections for Buyers and Sellers
In competitive markets, skipping inspections can lead to litigation.
- Anthony Ventura discusses the risks of non-contingent offers and the necessity of thorough property inspections.
Find out why dual inspections matter.
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: January 6, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
How can buyers score a victory when old home features electrical, insurance woes
Question: We bought an older home. We must apply for final loan approval...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: June 22, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: Future owner-occupants need to find triplex without the legal woes
Question: My son-in-law took a high-tech...
Value of MLS: Real estate broker Robert Bailey emphasizes that utilizing the multiple listing service (MLS) systems broadens a property's exposure, leading to a larger pool of potential buyers and, ultimately, higher offers.
This network benefits the seller by fostering a competitive bidding...
