E-Transactions

Multiple Offers

By Marsha Gray

Question: I have been looking at a particular home for several months. I finally put in an offer and learned that two other buyers made offers at the same time!…

Scams and Shams

By Marsha Gray

Question: Marsha, my elderly mother has owned her home in Santa Barbara for decades.  Ten years ago she took out an equity loan for needed repairs on the house. She’s…

How Much Will I Make?

By Marsha Gray

Question: Marsha, I am ready to put my house on the market and I want to know what my proceeds will be from the sale. How do I figure this…

Rent or Purchase?

By Marsha Gray

Question: Marsha, my fiancée and I are discussing housing options in Santa Barbara. We are in our early 30’s and have well-paying jobs. We’re trying to decide whether to rent…

Real Estate Commissions

By Marsha Gray

Question: Marsha, I want to put my house on the market. I’ve been interviewing different real estate agents. I can’t believe what they charge to help sell a house! What…