TIC Ownership
1. A TIC is an ownership interest in a building as a whole, with the right to occupy a certain unit. You are purchasing an undivided percentage of the total building. 2. Fractional financing is an individual loan as opposed to the more common group loan typically found in TIC’s. Individual loans are sometimes offered on TICs of 5 or 6 units, th

REO vs. Foreclosure - For You?
An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. Most foreclosure auctions do not even result in bids. Foreclosure Sales A foreclosure sale begins with a minimum bid that includes the loan balance, accrued interest, plus attorney's fees and any costs association with th

It's Not Easy Being GREEN
Okay, so you’ve read about “green”, seen “LEED” signs on the sides on new developments, and think it’s a no-brainer – Go Green! But before you lead the crusade for San Francisco to be the FIRST green city – we are too late! Boulder, Colorado, another terminally cool city, has beaten us to the punch and has become the first U.S. city to enact a

Why You Need A Buyer’s Agent For New Construction
You see the skyline of San Francisco changing every day. New high rise condominium complexes whose shiny glass exteriors reflect the fog back at you. Beautiful buildings with stunning views, European style kitchens, radiant heat, Cat 5 wiring, ipod docking stations with integrated speakers, pools, concierges, spas, wine cellars, restaurants, dog