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What is Zestimate? In 2006, Zillow, the online real estate website, launched a new estimate service called "Zestimate." The beta provided valuations for 60 million on and off-market homes in the U.S. Zillow also provided historical data, real estate trends, comps, satellite images, as well as specs related to the property. The accuracy of Zestimate depends on how much information is publicly available...

Everything You Need to Know About...Selling Alcohol on Private PropertySelling alcohol on private property in California requires the proper liquor license that applies to your business. The California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) has nearly 90 different types of liquor licenses available depending on where, how and what alcohol you plan to sell on your property. Performing due...

There were once two roommates, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, who were in desperate need of money to pay the monthly rent on their apartment in San Francisco, California. They devised a plan to blow up an air mattress, place it in the middle of their living room, and rent it out as a lodging space. At first their plan was to just “make a few bucks” to be able to afford their monthly rent. However, they...

Choose The Ideal Home Financing with These 7 Types of Mortgage Loans Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a real estate investor, home loans are essential for building a successful real estate portfolio. Understanding the different types of real estate loans will help you determine a budget, calculate a down payment, and discuss loan options with a lender. Meriah Druliner sat down...

As the preeminent backcountry brokerage in San Diego County, helping our clients sell and buy land in California is our bread and butter. The land in San Diego is particularly desirable because of the versatility, mild climate and fertile soil often available. That being said, there are a multitude of considerations when purchasing vacant land and lots for sale in...