September, 2016

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5 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate Disclosures

Zillow

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the property at its best. But every so often, the seller paints the house in hopes of covering something up. In most parts of the country, sellers (and agents) are required to document any known defects - whether current or past - to potential buyers.

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Commercial Marijuana Operation

Mores Appraisal Group

We recently appraised a Commercial Marijuana Operation in the Central Valley area for the purpose of private money lending. This newly emerging enterprise within the State of California is only allowed by certain cities. On October 9, 2015, the Governor signed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (MMRSA), comprised of California legislative bills AB 243, AB 266, and SB 643.

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3 Situations Where It Pays to Buy a Fixer-Upper

Zillow

It's every home buyer's worst nightmare: Finding a house within striking distance - of your price range and work- that quickly turns into a money pit. On the flip side of the fixer-upper experience is someone like Jordan Brannon, a director of digital strategy in Spanaway, WA, near Tacoma. Although he's sunk considerable money into his two-story, late-1990s home, he feels it was a good investment.