It may be possible in the near future to get paid for buying a house! In today’s blog article, we are going to look at…
Buying a haunted house (or avoiding one)
So many people have been searching lately for “buying a haunted house.” My site has been drawing a lot of traffic because I’m one of…
Do I need to worry about a non-conforming structure when buying a property in Kern County?
Introduction I often see property for sale with this wording in the listing: “Buyer to confirm grandfathered use.” (or something to that effect.) Do you…
Tips for getting a house in the current market. (for buyers in North-East Bakersfield)
Finding a home in North East Bakersfield is extremely difficult at the moment. There are not many choices, which means that houses are disappearing quickly.…
Bakersfield is a safe place to invest despite the transient population.
No matter how bad it looks, remember this: Bakersfield locals are used to it. And, because Bakersfield locals are used to it, Bakersfield is a…
Buying a Haunted House
In 1977, the local paper wrote a story about the rumors of ghosts in the house. One of the owners even submitted a story about…
Do 3-bedroom houses have better resale value than 2-bedroom houses
Is it true that a 3-bedroom house has a better resale value in Bakersfield? Today, I analyzed and dissected 8,121 house sales between 2014 and…
Winning the Deal: How to present a winning offer as a new home buyer.
REALTORS work with all kinds of buyers. Some buyers get the deal almost every time. Other buyers submit offer after offer that never pass the…
Landlords: Do you have to pay for water bills on a Bakersfield multiplex?
Investors are usually surprised to find out that the custom in Bakersfield is for the landlord to pay for water. In this post, we ask…
Investor 101: Making the 1% Rule work for you in Bakersfield
The “1% Rule” is a quick rule of thumb that helps an investor predict when the rent will be greater than the mortgage. (See Investopedia)…