NCR - Berkeley Reduced Fee Real Estate Broker
  • Home
  • SELLERS
    • Seller Signup
    • What's My Home Worth?
    • FAQ
    • 2022 Fall Sellers Guide
  • BUYERS
    • Buyer Rebate Program
    • 2022 Fall Buyer Guide
  • SEARCH HOMES
    • BERKELEY HOMES FOR SALE
    • EL CERRITO HOMES FOR SALE
    • OAKLAND HOMES FOR SALE
    • EMERYVILLE HOMES FOR SALE
    • SAN FRANCISCO HOMES FOR SALE
    • WALNUT CREEK HOMES FOR SALE
    • DANVILLE HOMES FOR SALE
    • SAN RAMON HOMES FOR SALE
  • Resources
    • How To Sell Your Home Fast!
    • Home Buying Guide
    • Room By Room Workbook
    • One Cool Thing
    • Videos
  • My Blog
  • CMA
  • About Me
  • Contact

Real Estate Matters

What Are The Transfer Disclosure Statement Exemptions For 1-4 Unit Residential Property?

9/15/2016

Comments

 
Picture
Certain types of transfers are specifically exempted by California Civil Code § 1102.2. These are as follows: 

(1)  Transfers requiring a public report pursuant to § 11018.1 of the Business and Professions Code and transfers pursuant to § 11010.8 of the Business and Professions Code where no public report isrequired. 

(2)  Transfers pursuant to court order (such as probate sales, sales by a bankruptcy trustee, etc.). 

(3)  Transfers by foreclosure (including a deed in lieu of foreclosure and a transfer by a beneficiary who has acquiredthe property by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure). 

Read More
Comments

Does This Offend You?

5/17/2016

Comments

 
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  - Philippians 2:3
Picture
​This real estate postcard made working Moms fuming. It was sent several weeks ago to hundreds of homes in Snoqualmie Ridge.

Costello and Costello Real Estate Group of Issaquah were the genius behind this offensive flyer.

Read More
Comments

​The Little Things That Can Devalue Your Home

4/26/2016

Comments

 
Picture
If you are in the market to sell your home, you know that your property has thousands of others competing for a quick sale. Some homes are situated in better neighborhoods, and others are in better condition. There are numerous factors that determine how quickly your home will sell. Consider the things below that can devalue your home and prevent you from selling or getting your asking price.

Read More
Comments

The Top Reasons Why Americans Buy Homes

4/17/2016

Comments

 
Last week, the inaugural “Homebuyer Insights Report” was released by the Bank of America. The report revealed the reasons why consumers purchase homes and what their feelings are regarding homeownership.
​
Consumer Lending Executive, D. Steve Boland, explained:
​
“Homebuyers today are motivated by both emotional and practical reasons. Nearly all want more space, but a majority of homebuyers, especially those purchasing their first home, are also looking for a place to call their own, put down roots and make memories. They value the emotional benefits of owning a home as much as the financial ones.”
Picture
Boland went on to say:
​
“The path to homeownership is a journey and can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. For many people, this is the single most significant financial transaction they will ever make.”
This was evidenced in the report when they asked today’s homebuyers to define homeownership. Their answers tell the whole story.
​
Picture
Comments

Searching For A Real Estate Agent?

2/16/2016

Comments

 
Picture
​Each real estate agent brings a mixed set of abilities & specialties to their buyers and sellers.
It is critical to find a realtor who you can trust to lead you throughout the entire process step-by-step.
Having a talk about your intentions & expectations will not only save you unneeded frustration but will also make the transaction as smooth as possible.

Read More
Comments

Where Are Americans Moving?

2/8/2016

Comments

 
Picture
Moving In
  1 - Oregon
  2 - South Carolina
  3 - Vermont
  4 - Idaho
  5 - North Carolina
  6 - Florida
  7 - Nevada
  8 - Washington, DC
  9 - Texas
10 - Washington
Moving Out
  1 - New Jersey
  2 - New York
  3 - Illinois
  4 - Connecticut
  5 - Ohio
  6 - Kansas
  7 - Massachusetts
  8 - West Virginia
  9 - Mississippi
​10 - Maryland

Read More
Comments

The Garrett McAuley Report. February 7, 2016

2/7/2016

Comments

 
by Joe Garrett
To Our Clients, Colleagues, and Friends:

On Wednesday, February 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, we're hosting an MBA webinar titled "Ten Things Your Company Must Do in 2016" that's geared toward mortgage company and bank CEOs, CFOs, and secondary marketing managers, and warehouse lenders, industry analysts, and others. 

We'll cover why your team should set key business goals and initiatives for management to achieve during 2016; why "doing as much volume as possible" should not be one of your goals; how your management team should organize, assess, and modify its goals throughout 2016; and offer ten concrete, practical suggestions for the coming year related to investor relationships, financial management, compliance, and operational performance.

Read More
Comments

​How Much Do You Need To Trust Your Listing Agent?

2/3/2016

Comments

 
Picture
You are planning to sell your home soon, and looking for a real estate professional to hire. The first and foremost attribute you are looking for in an agent is trustworthiness. The question is; how do you know to trust him? Let's dive into it

Read More
Comments

2016 Real Estate Market Forecast.

1/27/2016

Comments

 
by Michael Ertem
Picture
​I believe 2016 will be the greatest year we have seen in the real estate industry in last three decades, let’s dive right into it and why I believe that way.

December Existing Home Sales drop dramatically, and that created headlines that are the housing market slowing down. 

Read More
Comments

How To Remove Popcorn Like A Boss

1/25/2016

Comments

 
​Popcorn ceiling is composed primarily of chalk, clay plus an aggregate.  It looks like the cottage cheese. To take out popcorn ceiling, you will need to moist it, which transforms it right into a  soft gooey mess.

Read More
Comments
<<Previous
Forward>>
    Picture
    Save Thousands of Dollars When Selling Your Home and Keep More of Your Equity
    Picture
    What is My Home Worth?
    Picture
    Picture
    Things to Consider When Buying a Home Fall 2022 Edition
    Picture
    Things to Consider When Selling Your House Fall 2022 Edition
    Picture
    The Super Secrets of Credit Repair
    View my profile on LinkedIn

    MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

    Archives

    October 2022
    December 2018
    September 2017
    June 2017
    December 2016
    September 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015

    RSS Feed

    Reviews on Zillow
    3354592
    "We met Mike when we were house hunting in Albany, one of the most prized neighborhoods in the bay area. Mike with his honest and charismatic ... more "
    5.0/5.0
    by manelle ouaaz8
    2103529
    "Michael assisted me in locating a home and financing the mortgage. First, being new to the area, he was patient as I gathered information about the ... more "
    5.0/5.0
    by MichaelGoetz8
    1271135
    "Mr. Michael Ertem has been the top real estate professional I have been working with nearly 20 years. I have had half a dozen successful business ... more "
    5.0/5.0
    by pekkan6

    Mortgage Calculator



Northern Crest Realty
930 Dwight Way Suite  10A
Berkeley, CA 94710
Cal Bre # 01977989
© Copyright Northern Crest Realty 2015
About Us
​Downloads
Search Homes
Privacy Policy
Photos used under Creative Commons from DncnH, StockMonkeys.com, aag_photos, bluelotus92, bobbi vie, Eldkvast, West Midlands Police, Rennett Stowe, Usine Collaborative, Montgomery Cty Division of Solid Waste Services, singlerentinmobiliaria, KAZVorpal, wsilver, shrinkin'violet, Perfect Homes, Dima Bushkov, Daddy-David, ruimcosta, Biblioteca General Antonio Machado, Professional Copywriters' Network, AJC ajcann.wordpress.com, Seniju, Keith Williamson, rikkis_refuge, CommNetwork, fabola, the real Kam75, Soon., GotCredit
  • Home
  • SELLERS
    • Seller Signup
    • What's My Home Worth?
    • FAQ
    • 2022 Fall Sellers Guide
  • BUYERS
    • Buyer Rebate Program
    • 2022 Fall Buyer Guide
  • SEARCH HOMES
    • BERKELEY HOMES FOR SALE
    • EL CERRITO HOMES FOR SALE
    • OAKLAND HOMES FOR SALE
    • EMERYVILLE HOMES FOR SALE
    • SAN FRANCISCO HOMES FOR SALE
    • WALNUT CREEK HOMES FOR SALE
    • DANVILLE HOMES FOR SALE
    • SAN RAMON HOMES FOR SALE
  • Resources
    • How To Sell Your Home Fast!
    • Home Buying Guide
    • Room By Room Workbook
    • One Cool Thing
    • Videos
  • My Blog
  • CMA
  • About Me
  • Contact