We’ve all been hearing it here in the SoCal real estate market for months, whether as a buyer’s agent when asked “How’s business?” or as a home buyer when asked “So how is the house hunting coming along?” Nine times out of ten the answer is usually “There are not enough houses for sale!” Or […]
Unfortunately, in this downtrodden economy we currently find ourselves in, it is not uncommon to fall victim to a scam while looking for honest help. To make matters worse, there are individuals out there who make a living off of preying on homeowners who do not speak English, and whom are unaware of the laws […]
In the business world it is common for products and services to be rolled out in phases. The first phase is generally more manual and labor intensive, as the business is eager to get there service/product to their clients as quickly as possible to maintain their reputation for being on the cutting edge and providing […]
When people from around the globe think of Los Angeles, their first thoughts may conjure up visions of sunny beaches, surfing, a sprawling metropolis and of course, Hollywood and its famous (and often times infamous) movie stars. Of course, those of us who live here, especially those who grew up here, know just how much […]
Day-in and day-out we Angelinos are subject to stress. Whether it is at work, or home, or even working from home, everyone occasionally needs a place to get away from it all, and have that out of body experience. So what is one to do, when looking for a little break? Hit the town for […]
When thinking of good old Downtown Los Angeles many think of the Staples Center, Pershing Square, Fashion District, Disney Concert Hall, and Olvera Street; all of which are very different and iconic to Downtown LA. However when you think of downtown LA, do you think of it as a suitable place to live? While we […]
A Home Equity Line Of Credit loan (aka HELOC) was something people could not get enough of in the early 2000’s. They were our very own piggy bank; we all became rich because our properties grew in value and in turn we cashed out the equity and took the family on vacation. However, just like […]
Flipping properties has slowed down as it took its hits during the recession, but unlike the Twinkie, it’s still around. Helped by an increase in property values over this past year, flipping property has been somewhat resurrected!
As an economics major, real estate agent, and a licensed general contractor, my opinion on the idea of flipping a house might be a little biased. However, a recent encounter with a prospective buyer, who voiced his opinion in front of me to an investor, motivated me to write this article as an educated response […]
A New Year, An Educated You!!! Go strong in 2013 and start the year with added real estate education for FREE!!! The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) is offering members 12 free hours of online continuing education (C.E.) courses. You have options like ethics, consumer protection, or courses that help you manage & improve your […]
