Blog | Julie White

Earnest Money: What Is It?

Photo by Mercigod via Shutterstock Earnest money is the amount of money put down for a large purchase. While this is not limited to real estate, it is used frequently in the real estate industry. It’s a sign of good faith from the buyer to the seller and normally constitutes about ...

Narrow your California luxury home search

Ready to buy your beautiful luxury home in California? You’re not alone. Known to have some of the world’s most famous attractions, California is a hot spot for tourists and those searching for an exciting new place to live. Due to the growing market of luxury real estate in California, the ...

Trends: New Construction Homes Might Stick Around and Here’s Why

Photo by Nicholas Lim from Pexels People are buying new construction homes again, and experts expect the trend to continue. But why do analysts believe new construction is on the rise? Several factors are coming together. Quarantine Fatigue In the housing industry, there has been overall growth in the purchasing of single-family homes. ...

Mortgage Types for Luxury Home Purchases

Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. ...