Have you decided not to sell your first home but to keep it and rent it? If you’re a rookie landlord, these 3 infographics will make you feel like a pro! Click to download infographic. You know where to find tenants, but how do you find the right one? 👇👇👇 Click to download image. Step 1: Initial Contact First impressions are...
As 2017 is quickly approaching, answer these two questions: 1. What has you fed up about your current living situation? Sky rocketing rents, feeling trapped in a small space, lack of freedom from your parents? 2. What’s holding you back from purchasing a home? Down payment funds, lack of credit, debt? Here are a list of 6 New Year’s...
2016 will be written in the history books as _______ (We’ll let you fill in the blank). The Presidential Election, Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, 2016 Olympics, Brexit, Angelina and Brad divorcing… shall we go on? 2016, you will soon be behind us! 👋 For those of you anticipating the New Year, can you guess what real estate trends...
DIVORCE: the anger, confusion, sadness, pain, and loss associated is nothing short of paralyzing. Divorcing couples aren’t just burdened with the traumatic up-root of a marriage, but everything else these couples built together is included. For instance, what was once “the family home” must also be split and divided, which brings them to a...
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Platinum Home Mortgage wanted to recognize and thank an employee’s family who served our country. Please help us thank, our very own, Estela Flores‘s son and daughter for fighting for our freedom! Eduardo Flores: Unites States Marine Corps Recruited right out of high school, served from 1997 to...
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SANTA ANA, CA & THE OC? • “This city has heart“: Orange County  is known for amazing volunteers, and “Santa Ana is no exception.” • Great school districts: won multiple awards including 4 National Blue Ribbons and 28 acknowledgments for California Distinguished Schools. •...
Are you reluctantly holding onto your current living situation due to lack of funds for a down payment?  What if a lot of your perceptions on how much money you need to purchase a home were a myth. To buy or not to buy will no longer be a question. Below are 3 common myths debunked about down payments: • Myth #1: All forms of payment are...
Answer these 8 questions to find out if you’re ready to take the plunge into home ownership:
Did you know that indoor air is typically 2-5 times more polluted  than outdoor air? The average home contains 500-1,000 chemicals, many of which you are unable to see, smell or taste. Majority of these toxins, YOU bring into your home unintentionally. 6 ways to detox your home: 1. Leave dirt & harmful chemicals at the...
West Covina is approximately 20 miles outside of the booming city of Los Angeles and major attractions, like Disneyland. Residents feel like they get the best of both worlds: “West Covina is a city with a small town feel.” There is something for everyone, whether you love shopping, spending time outdoors, or attending community...
Are you suffering from empty nest syndrome? We’ve got just the cure—shop below and move on! Instead of sulking in the “once-your-baby’s” bedroom, take advantage of your freedom and transform your extra space how YOU want. Guest Bedroom Game Room Sports Center Arts & Crafts Room Mini gym Mini library Home...
Above are images of the hottest new home health care trend that may replace nursing homes for multiple reasons. MEDCottages, AKA “Granny Pods,” come fully equipped with the necessities of a comfortable environment for your aging family members: Electricity & water connected to homeowner’s utilities Kitchen with a...
“I’m burying myself alive in my own home. My spouse is threatening to leave me. My children will not invite friends over. My family is embarrassed of me… Do they even know that I need all of these things? Clothes, books, future Christmas presents I found at discount in the off season, 10 bottles of laundry detergent because Costco...
Believe it or not, your shopping habits will foreshadow what kind of home buyer you will be. After all, your home is your biggest purchase. Spending money is inevitable, but there are many different personas out there for shoppers: the “I want to buy everything in the store,” “I occasionally treat myself, because I deserve it,” “I...
A homeowner’s net worth is expected to be 45X GREATER than a renter. Great news for Illinois residents! Just when you thought you’d never get out of your parents’ house, upgrade to a larger space for the kids, move closer to work, or stop paying someone else’s mortgage with your rent money, there’s a reason for...
Don’t be THAT guy this summer! Did you know heating and cooling your home uses more energy and costs more than any other system in your home? Energy.gov revealed the shocking truth about heating and cooling costs: On average, heating and cooling make up 48% of utility costs. Americans spend approximately $11 billion, per year, to power...
Nestled in the heart of Orange County California, lies the quiet city of Tustin. Also known as the City of Trees, this quaint city is labeled as exceptionally livable. It’s equipped with sunny weather, an array of amenities, stable housing markets, and low crime rates, making it a perfect place to call home. Minutes away also lies the city...
Platinum Home Mortgage has yet another new branch located in the gateway to Mount St. Helen—Castle Rock, Washington. This small city is “a wonderful place to live, work, and play. It’s a community where the people are as resilient and vibrant as the natural features that surround their home; a place where life-long residents and visitors...
Redfin announced the hottest neighborhoods of 2016, from gated communities on a lake to secluded neighborhoods still minutes from major cities. Whether you’re looking for affordability, charm, or an easier commute, there’s a home in these neighborhoods waiting for you to call it your own. Click each city to find some of the hot...
Do you know what the nastiest, germ infested places of your home are? If you dare, click through the images below to reveal some of the most disgusting places in homes we don’t even think about cleaning. WARNING: Images contain the ugly truth about your home you think is “clean,”click through at your own risk! Now that you are...
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