The real estate market is red hot in West Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, making real estate bidding wars commonplace for buyers. However, there are a variety of strategies that the homebuyer can use to combat this phenomenon and land the home of their dreams without overpaying. Reduce...
Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica Home Sales According to a recent article in the L.A. Times Sunday Edition Charts – Data for April 2014 as reported by DQNews.com, you can see specific areas in California by zip code where price medians are dramatically higher than this time last year....
5 Steps To Increase The Value Of Your Home If you are thinking of selling your Westside of Los Angeles home, there is no doubt you want to get the most out of your real estate. Here are a few things you can do to not only attract buyers...
Why West Los Angeles Home Prices Are Peaking In some Southern California zip codes, West Los Angeles home prices have passed their peak. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, “In some corners of the Southland, it’s as if the housing crash never happened. West Los Angeles Home prices in...
Debt & Toughened Mortgage Rate Standards Lead To Young Adults Needing Help To Buy First Home A recent article in the Los Angeles Times, reported that it’s getting increasingly harder for home buyers in their 20s and 30s to purchase their first property and many may need help to buy first...
Million Dollar Home Sales at Record Levels According to county assessor offices, a little over 3 percent of the 8.8 million homes and condos in the Golden State are assessed for more than 1 million dollars. The sales of many of those 270,591 residences made an attention-grabbing impact on...
3 Real Estate Myths The rebounding real estate market is resulting in many new and first time buyers and sellers. Because of their lack of hands on experience, these new buyers and sellers are entering the marketplace with a number of preconceived notions on how the real estate market...
Buyers First Impression & The Importance of Curb Appeal A recent article on RisMedia said that REALTORS® reported that exterior projects are among the most valuable home improvement projects according to the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. The importance of curb appeal can not be understated because it’s...
6 Common Misconceptions About Real Estate Agents All agents are the same. Is your agent a licensed “agent” or “broker”. That alone separates Linda Lackey from 90% of the other Realtors you will interview to represent your home. What about proven results? All agents clearly are NOT the same....
Home Inspection Tips: What to Look for During Your Home Inspection Before making an offer on a home, Westside LA real estate experts recommend conducting extensive inspections. Home inspections are designed to protect you from unexpected repairs and costs after move-in. If any problems are found during a pre-sale...
Benefits of a Real Estate Agent In Your Corner Having a real estate agent in your corner can be a comforting thing if you are a first time buyer/seller or even a seasoned real estate investor. The process of buying or selling a home can be overwhelming with many...
Homeowners Association Fees & Rules\n A Homeowner\u2019s Association (HOA) is defined as \u201can organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium that makes and enforces rules for the properties in its jurisdiction. HOAs also collect monthly or annual dues to pay for upkeep of common areas like parks, tennis...