Our Attitude of Gratitude

The new year is just days away. As we get ready for 2014 we couldn't help but reflect upon 2013. A year ago, we partnered up with a common goal of creating a one-of-a-kind real estate experience for you.

Because of you, we have made incredible leaps. Your support, your business and your referrals have taken The Monica Diaz Team to a whole new level. We can't begin to tell you how grateful we are for you. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

We also wanted to wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season. We hope you take this time to be grateful for everyone and everything in your life.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a call. We want to be your real estate resource! Get ready for 2014; it's going to be another great year because remember, MONICA MAKES IT HAPPEN!

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?

Welcome back! Today we have with us Kelly Davidian from Lawyer's Title. Buying and selling a home has a lot of steps. It's important to me that you understand and are comfortable with every step in the process. That's why I asked Kelly to join us. She is going  to explain what a title is and why you need it. 

What is a title? 

Title insurance is required on every single real estate transaction. What it does is protect both the buyer and the lender. Title insurance is also used in refinance cases. It protects you from different issues that may arise such as leans, easements, etc. We work closely with the escrow company to make sure everything is taken care of. 

Why do you need a title?

Imagine if there wasn't any title insurance on a home. If the previous owner didn't pay his taxes or perhaps didn't pay child support from a divorce, without any title insurance, you are responsible for those items. So as you can see, it's very important. 

Why Lawyer's Title?

Lawyer's Title is one of the largest and most reputable title insurance companies. Every member of our staff has years of experience and we always make sure to put you as our #1 priority. We know how important buying that new is to you.

We hope you found this information helpful! We can't thank Kathy enough for coming in today! She is one of the best we've worked with and is always there whenever we or one of our clients has a question.

So if you are anyone you know is thinking about buying or selling real estate, give the Monica Dias Team a Call because remember MONICA MAKES IT HAPPEN!

Should I Sell Now or Wait Until Next Year?

Should I Sell Now or Wait Until Next Year?

Thanks for joining us today. Year after year we get asked whether it’s better to sell during the holiday season or wait until after the first of the year.  

The truth is it really depends on your situation. That’s why we wanted to talk about the pros and cons of both selling now and waiting.

Most people assume that the real estate market is dead during the holidays; who is looking for homes?

While there may be fewer buyers on the market, those that are looking are serious.  Think about it; who wants to take time out of their holiday plans to look at homes and deal with the loan process? Those buyers need to buy whether it’s for tax purposes, relocation, etc.

Do you know what else is great about selling during the holidays? There’s less competition. Tons of people decide to wait until spring to sell their home.  With more homes on the market, there is less demand for yours.

Let’s think about supply and demand. If you put your home on the market now, when there is low inventory, there is a high demand for your property. That means more money for you! If you list during the spring, when there are a lot of others homes, yours isn’t nearly in as much demand. That means less money for you.

Homes also look great during the holidays. With lights, decorations and the smell of cooking, buyers become emotional. It makes it so much easier for a buyer to fall in love with your home.

You may be worried about the seasonality. What if there aren’t enough buyers out now? In reality, because we have so many international buyers now playing a role in our market, the time of the year doesn’t have a huge effect.

These are just a few reasons why selling now could be a great way for you to get the most money on your home. We want you to give us a call, though. We can talk about your situation; create market analysis to find out whether selling now or waiting is the best option for you.

Remember if you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell real estate, give the Monica Diaz Team a call because remember MONICA MAKES IT HAPPEN!