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About bchrealestate

Specializing in beach and marina properties at the Channel Islands Harbor on California's Gold Coast located halfway between Malibu and Santa Barbara.

Get Ready to Garage Sale

Posted on January 20, 2015 by bchrealestate

A well-planned garage or yard sale can make room in your home, get rid of unused items and make some money but it needs some planning to be successful. Start early to research and plan Promotion is key Display items … Continue reading →

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Downsizing Might Make Sense

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bchrealestate

With roughly 12.5% of the population over 65 years of age, it is understandable that some of them are thinking of downsizing because they may not need the amount of space they did in the past. There is something to … Continue reading →

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Reducing Interest Expense

Posted on January 6, 2015 by bchrealestate

0% financing has induced car buyers into taking the plunge because it doesn’t cost anything to use someone else’s money. While mortgage rates are not at zero, they’re close enough that many buyers are applying similar logic. Qualified mortgage interest … Continue reading →

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Homeowner Tax Benefits

Posted on December 31, 2014 by bchrealestate

There are many reasons for wanting to have a home of your own like a place to raise your family, share with friends and feel safe and secure. While investment opportunities rank high for most people based on the fact … Continue reading →

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ICE Can Save Lives

Posted on December 23, 2014 by bchrealestate

Everyone knows that ice can make a drink cool or reduce swelling, but if you put it on your cell phone, it might just save your life. The concept is simple. Make a contact record in your address book with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Consider Appreciation or Tax Savings

Posted on December 16, 2014 by bchrealestate

Appreciation and tax savings are legitimate contributors to an overall rate of return on rental real estate but what if you didn’t consider them at all. If you only looked at one or two, very conservative measurements, you might decide … Continue reading →

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Being a Good Neighbor

Posted on December 9, 2014 by bchrealestate

A good neighbor might be characterized as someone who’ll look after your home when you’re out of town by picking up your mail and watering your plants. You’d most likely reciprocate for anyone who’d be so generous toward you. In … Continue reading →

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Holiday Tree Safety

Posted on December 2, 2014 by bchrealestate

Fresh holiday trees are beautiful, smell great and really add to the spirit of the season. Following some proven safety tips might help you avoid a disaster and keep the Grinch away. Select a tree with fresh green needles that … Continue reading →

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Verify with Your Lender

Posted on November 28, 2014 by bchrealestate

If you have a mortgage with an escrow account to pay your property taxes and insurance, you expect the company servicing your loan to pay this year’s taxes this year so that you can deduct them on your 2014 income … Continue reading →

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Consider an Adjustable Rate

Posted on November 18, 2014 by bchrealestate

With fixed rate mortgages as low as they are, most purchasers or owners wanting to refinance might not even consider an adjustable rate loan. The determining factor should be how long the person plans to be in the home and … Continue reading →

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