James Cottrell was born and raised in Southern California. He started his real estate career in Riverside in 2005, in the midst of the real estate boom. As the market has fluctuated, he has experienced many changes that affect real estate today, which has afforded him the expertise to navigate all aspects of buying and selling. With certificiations as the CDPE and SFR, James is equipped with the knowledge and experience to deal with distressed properties (REO and Short-sale), as well as negotiate for buyers and equity sellers. His extensive years in customer service make for great communication and consistent updates for great results.
01 Aug 2021
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...
01 Jul 2021
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...
01 Jun 2021
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...
03 May 2021
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...
01 Apr 2021
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...
01 Mar 2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...
01 Feb 2021
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during...
01 Jan 2021
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales...
01 Dec 2020
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways...
09 Nov 2020
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The...