Category Archives: Real Estate

Get Ready for a Summer Sale!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by marlenebertrand

Now is the time to start thinking about the potential buyers who will begin searching for homes this summer. Summer is the perfect time for buyers. The weather is warm, so buyers don’t have to worry about inclement weather. Plus, … Continue reading →

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How The Government Shut Down Affects Home Loans

Posted on October 8, 2013 by marlenebertrand

Today, I read numerous articles that addressed the issue of the government shut down and how this shut down affects mortgage loans. The following three articles give hopeful information indicating that for the most part, the shut down will not … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Market Looking Good

Posted on October 7, 2013 by marlenebertrand

Here are some real estate articles that I read today. They give me encouragement that the real estate market in California is getting stronger. –Marlene Chinese flock to California to acquire real estate – South China Morning Post news.google.com Chinese … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Representation | Understanding Real Estate Relationships

Posted on December 21, 2012 by marlenebertrand

One of the most important relationships buyers and sellers do well to understand is how they are represented in a real estate sales transaction. Read to find out more about Buyer’s Agency, Subagency, Disclosed Dual Agency, Designated Agency, and Nonagency … Continue reading →

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Real Estate App for iPad Helps Buyers View Information About Homes

Posted on December 19, 2012 by marlenebertrand

It is hard to imagine how I managed to sell property when I first started selling real estate over 23 years ago. There was no “app” for this or app for that. There was no public Multiple Listing Service (MLS). … Continue reading →

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