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Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a House in Los Angeles

Like many other places in the country, the LA housing market is hot. The median home price in Los Angeles is nearly $1 million, an 8% increase from the median price just a year ago. Not only are homes pricey, but the inventory also is small and is shrinking. Fewer houses mean potential buyers are...

Is Remodeling Worth It?

Have you ever wondered if that remodeling project you’re thinking about taking on is actually “worth it?” That’s actually two questions…what is it worth to you and what is it worth to the market? For some homeowners, a gourmet kitchen or spa bathroom is simply a must-have amenity - something they will spend money on for...

The Dirty Little Secret of Listing Agents

Joe and Carol Minter were thinking of selling their home. They had raised their family in the comfortable 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch that they purchased in 1984 for $180,000. As a young couple, that had seemed like a fortune to them at the time and they had saved scrupulously for years to buy...

13 Shocking Home Staging Before and After Images: Plus Pro Tips!

Plain, right? Home staging: why? An empty home for sale could scare away buyers. ESPECIALLY when selling a gorgeous waterfront estate like the one pictured . We’ve found that home staging is essential to keep buyers focused on the important aspects of a home for sale. A strategically placed sitting area can lead a buyer to a stunning

Hmmmm, waterfront homes (are they right for you?)

What exactly is a waterfront home? I get many requests from people looking for waterfront homes. “Waterfront” is used to refer to homes that sit near bodies of water, ie, lakes, rivers, bays or oceans! Depending on the type, these homes are described as oceanfront, bayfront, lagoonfront, canalfront and etc…crazy eh? They are one of the...

Average Milliennial Wastes $93K on Rent by the Time They Hit 30

Why is it called "wasting?" Because after you pay rent....that money is gone. No equity, no tax benefits, nothing. While home prices have increased for 72 straight months of year-over-year gains (according to the National Association of Realtor's Existing Home Sales Report), millennials that pay rent have missed out on that appreciation. According to a...