Getting a mortgage is an intimated process, which explains why so many people readily accept advice from others. Sure, those pearls of wisdom may come from good intentions, but the suggestions might not necessarily be right for you. In fact, they could be dead wrong. So Continue Reading
5 Common Reasons Sellers Overpriced Their Home
We get it—you love your house. Your floor plan is unique, your interior design is exceptional… You’ve seen the comps for your home, but you just know it's worth more, so you’re going to list it over the market price. This is one of a few reasons why sellers Continue Reading
How to Spot the Top Problems Home Sellers Try to Hide
Whether you’re a seasoned house hunter or a first-time buyer, the process of purchasing a home has plenty of pitfalls. And while you may assume that sellers are being upfront, it’s not uncommon for them to gloss over some of their home’s shortcomings. So, just to be on Continue Reading
Clutter can cause Depression
Base on studies from UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF), clutter has a profound affect on our mood and self-esteem. CELF’s anthropologists, social scientists, and archaeologists found: A link between high cortisol (stress hormone) levels in female home Continue Reading
Presidential elections effect on housing market
Presidential elections have little impact on California housing market, according to findings by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). In an analysis of home sales dating back to 1990, the average growth in home sales during an election year is usually either Continue Reading
Buyers May Be Forced Into the Market
Buyers are feeling the push into the market due to high rents. Rents have been rising statewide as demand for renting has increased due to low home sale inventory, and high down payments. Average monthly rent for a 1000SF loft/condo in Downtown Los Angeles is $2,700, up 10% Continue Reading
Wire Fraud Advisory
Nearly everyday there is news of yet another internet hack or some new internet scam or fraud regarding personal information. Unfortunately, we are also hearing about the increase of a crime targeting the real estate industry: Wire Transfer Fraud. Criminals have Continue Reading
8 DIY Projects You’re Most Likely to Screw Up
Updating your home without professional help feels like an enormous accomplishment, But even the most ambitious DIY homeowners make mistakes. Big ones. What seemed like a simple project at the start grows more difficult by the second—all because of a simple error you could Continue Reading
California Labor Markets Back on Track
After suffering its first monthly decline in nearly 5 years in January, California’s labor market bounced back in February adding 39,400 new nonfarm jobs. In another sign of improving conditions, the state’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.5%—its lowest level in nearly 9 Continue Reading
April Downtown LA Market Report
As real estate professional, we strive to keep in touch with our clients and provide you insider information about the state of the market and current trends. We hope our market data will help you understanding the real estate market today and help you with your real estate Continue Reading