We all know that the MLS has a laundry list of rules and regulations! And a violation of any of them can cost you big $! It’s really important to familiarize yourself with these rules to avoid these unnecessary charges!! Here are a few common mistakes that make it to the top of the violations list: – […]
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Real Estate Tip: Know Your Cities & Their Requirements!
After passing the real estate exam, and entering the world of transactions, it’s not uncommon for agents to find themselves overwhelmed with the intricacies of all the paperwork that goes into a sale; however far more important than the paperwork involved in a real estate transaction are the rules and regulations which govern what we […]
Glendale Real Estate: Famous Architecture at The Schaffer Residence
American Architect John Lautner has continued to leave a presence in Southern California’s jewel city of Glendale. With his underrated space age flair, his works at the Schaffer House in the Verdugo Hills neighborhood was up for grabs; four years and counting.
Real Estate Tip: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
This could very well become an addition to the list of virtues to follow. I am a firm believer that if you stay connected to your contacts they will always have you front of mind. Whether a buyer changes their mind or a seller decides to wait to sell, keep in touch. When a decision […]
Choose The Right Lender For Your Home
Homebuyers are more aware of not only what is in their reach but more so what they want. Credit can be given to modern era of internet research and media that brings homebuyers to have expectations with their service providers especially with thousands of them in the real estate market alone.
Keep Your Home California (Read the Fine Print)
The federally funded ‘Keep Your Home California’ Program will soon begin efforts to help distressed homeowners. The federal agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has hesitated to approve the program passing yet sees this as a way to provide a sustainable mortgage payments.
Strategy For Your Next Elevator Pitch
With well over 10,000 real estate agents to compete with in LA, sellers and buyers are seeking prompt justification as to why they should pick you over the next Tom or Jane. If you ran into your dream client and had 5 minutes to make your point, how would you make it happen?
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Tax
Many of you have either received frightening emails or been caught up reading articles all over finance pages in regards to the 3.8% sales tax on investment income. Here are the top 10 items we have found necessary for you to be aware of once the tax goes into effect.
Short Sale Fraud “Heating Up”
With short sale’s becoming increasingly dominant in today’s market, short sale fraud has also been on the rise according to experts who spoke at the California Association of Realtors Conference in Anaheim this year.
LA County March Home Sales Up 25%
The median home price only gained a 0.1% gain this past March but home sales have rocketed up 25% the California Association of Realtors reported. “While home sales were down statewide, the housing market continued to perform at a solid pace by historical standards… In fact, sales jumped significantly in most regions of the state, […]