Baby boomers aren’t helping the real estate boom! Thanks to their sheer numbers, the baby boomers have shaped society, driving social change and the economic expansion since the 1970s. But now they’re influencing society in a new way — by holding onto their homes. The oldest baby boomers are now in their early 70s, an […]
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Best 5 Home Gadgets To Get During The Black Friday Olympics
Yes! Grab your popcorn and wine spritzer, the Black Friday Olympics have begun! We all know the holiday deals cause inevitable chaos, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of some these great home gadgets! Check out my Top 5 faves! 1. Notti Smart Light by Witti Elegant Mood Light that uses high powered, […]
Where condo prices are increasing around LA
Recently we took a look at where in the LA area home prices are rising and falling the most; but what about condos? Are these units following similar patterns? Well, the MLS recently released a map tracking such sales around LA (though the Valley and South Bay are sadly not included). It compares the median price of condos sold […]
Airbnb is reportedly launching a luxury tier for mansions and penthouses
Hold onto your Birkin because Airbnb is reportedly planning to launch a new ultra-premium tier called Airbnb Lux. According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, Lux will be for mansions, penthouses, and mega-homes that will be inspected to make sure they meet certain criteria. News recently circulated that Airbnb is planning to launch a new tier called Select, which […]
The best time to sell your home
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year again, spring has sprung, flowers are blooming like crazy and people are in full spring cleaning mode. As the renewal period of nature kicks in, more and more people are ready to make changes in their lives as well. For many, spring cleaning means making some moves as […]
The best way to use your tax refund to invest in your home
Now that you’ve utilized the great tax breaks your home has provided, what are you doing with your tax refund? Are you going to splurge on the expensive sunglasses, shoes or bag you’ve been eyeing or will you reinvest it into your home and increase future resale value? I know I know, you REALLY want […]
The Mid-Year Mark In Real Estate
We’re almost at the mid-year mark and we’ve already seen the impact of the Fed’s second, of a predicted four, rate hikes of 2017. The new rate brings on a wave of changes including the baseline used to calculate interest rates for credit cards and home loans. For the past 10 years, we’ve seen our […]
LA summer: The best free events to check out
Must See FREE events to check out this Summer. From awesome markets to amazing events and outdoor movies, We got YOU covered! 1. Yamashiro Farmers Market May 24 to September 6 5 p.m. The hilltop marketplace next to one of Hollywood’s most visible landmarks is officially back for the summer. Though there are some produce […]
JohnHart Glendale Part Deux Grand Opening Extravaganza, and You’re Invited!
JohnHarts Poker Night Grand Opening Extravaganza is on Saturday March 18th and it’s going to be one for the books! With aim to make it a huge community event, we want to personally invite you to become part of our family! You realize how much you love a community when you decide you need to have […]
Top 5 Smart Home Gadgets You Need in 2017
Ahhh The Tech Era, what a time to be lazy! For all of my tech nuts out there, I have compiled a list of the coolest gadgets coming soon and on the market in 2017 to make your home the smartest kid in class. Check out my favorites for this year… 1. The […]