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...
West Coast Dominates Best Real Estate Markets for 2014 MoneyJournal.com, the financial news website that annually issues forecasts for the best markets in America, recently released its best real estate markets for 2014 forecast for the New Year. According to the forecast, “Rising mortgage rates, technology and changes in...
The Current Trend of Renting In Los Angeles Renting in Los Angeles seems to be the current trend. According to recent reports, Los Angeles has the highest percentage of renters out of any major city in the United States. An article on la.curbed.com states that a recent report from...
2013 Westside Los Angeles Real Estate Market Looking to buy or sell your home in the Westside of Los Angeles area? Below shows what has been happening in the Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and West Los Angeles neighborhoods over the past year. You will find that the Westside...
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...
In September Southern California Home Sale Prices Decreased According to a recent report on DQNews.com, Southern California home sale prices in September decreased more than August, but still remain above a year earlier as “sales gains for mid- to high-priced properties compensated for declines in sub-$300,000 activity.” The articles...
Santa Monica Real Estate: Civic Auditorium Committee Selected Recently the Santa Monica City Council chose a nine-person group to help save the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, now 55 years old. The 3,000-seat Auditorium was once a well-known and highly respected concert hall boasting legendary performances by Bob Dylan and...
Prices Stay Flat In Southern California Housing Market According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, the median home prices have stayed flat for the third straight month in Southern California housing market, at $382,000. “The September data confirmed expert predictions that waning demand would throw a...
Government Shutdown 2013 Could Effect Your Dream Home You might be thinking that now is the perfect time to buy your dream home. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, mortgage rates are at an all-time low since June. “Mortgage rates have tumbled for the third...
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...