Coco 's LA Condo Lifestyle Blog

by Coco Clayman-Cook Judy had a great life.  She was happy, independent and active.  She owned her own home and ran a successful business.  The future was bright and her life made sense.  Then she got her diagnosis and in an instant everything changed.  The doctors were optimistic but they didn't...

by Coco Clayman-Cook I frequently have family members call me with condo listings after the death of a dear family member.  There is a need for expertise and sensitivity in matters such as these.  After the death of a loved one there are financial burdens and issues that need to be addressed with...

by Coco Once you are settled into your luxury condo, it's time to really invest in your lifestyle. Look around you. Your walls are the perfect color; your furniture is all in harmony with its surroundings, and your floors . . . your floors need help. You've invested in high quality plush carpets ...

by Coco Clayman-Cook The economy has changed significantly in the last two years.  With gas prices at an astronomical high, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that business is changing and about to change even more.  While the real estate market continues to stumble there is one area of th...

by Coco Congratulations!  As you start your journey together there are a lot of important decisions to make, not the least of which is where you will live.  You know you want to own a home at some point, but you don't really want the hassle or the financial strain right now.  On the other hand yo...

by Coco Clayman-Cook Whenever a loved one dies, emotions run high. Tensions are up, and often the reading of the will only brings additional levels of pain and stress, not the least of which is for the probate attorney. When trying to deal with buying and selling property in the interest of settl...

by Coco Clayman Cook It's never easy when a marriage ends.  Not only are there emotions to untangle there are also investments, property and a life to dismantle. Real estate is often one of the hardest assets for a couple to split after their marriage has ended. Community Property laws are meant ...

Everyday we find ourselves facing another test: Can we succeed today? This isn't just a matter of succeeding at our careers, our families, or our personal goals. This is a matter of succeeding at life. You must first succeed at life before you can succeed anywhere else. Succeeding at life means b...

by Coco Clayman-Cook Now more than ever we see real estate agents giving in to the Buyer's market and the changing economy. More and more clients are coming to the realization that they can't make the easy sale on their house that they may have been able to four years ago, and the very practice o...

Are you the best realtor you can be?  Are there things that you wish you could accomplish but you constantly find yourself at the end of the day thinking there just isn't enough time?  I am a huge fan of Timothy Ferriss' book The Four Hour Work Week.  While the book isn't specifically written for...