You want to buy a home. How do you know if you are ready? Ask yourself these questions: Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years? Is my current income steady? How is my bill payment record. That will be determined by your
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01/24/2015
One can get very comfortable in a rental situation, but there is no comparison between owning your own home and renting. There are a couple of advantages to renting: one is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities, and the other is not having to worry about making your mortgage p
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01/20/2015
Since the demographics of Beverly Hills vary the stats are broken down by zip code. Beverly Hills Single Family Homes 90210 Sold +/- Median +/- Active Median Pending 240 -34 $3,412,500 -3.83% 125 $4,995,000 25 90211 Sold +/- Median +/- Active Median Pending 38 +5 $1,735,000 +11.22% 8 $2,572,500 4
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01/17/2015
Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood within their price range. Upgrading your home to stand out on the block is not necessarily going to add value. For example if neighbors are all 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2,000 square feet additions that make your home into a 4
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01/14/2015
As you’ll see in the video, every home and market is a unique situation. Good marketing plans are specific to both. But every plan will include: Preparation Pricing and Marketing Activities. If work is needed on your home preparation may take some time. Your home needs to look its best. It is a g
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01/10/2015
Let’s see how theWilshire Corridor condo market performed in 2014 and compare it to 2013 activity. Penthouse units are excluded from the statistics. Building Sold +/2013 Median Price % +/- 2013 Avg. PricePer Sq. Ft.** TotalActive Median Price Pending Beverly West* 2 +1 $6,209,000 N/A $1,628.38 3
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01/08/2015
This video provides and overview of points to think about when selling your home in Los Angeles. Bottom line your goal is to get the best price AND terms based on the market at the time you are selling. Market conditions interest rates and competition will all affect the amount at which you will
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01/06/2015
As you’ll see in this video, real estate marketplaces are generally most active in summer because families with children want to move in before school starts. So more homes are typically available in summer as well. But buyers and sellers tend to balance out in other seasons, too especially in to
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01/01/2015
You are getting ready to sell your Los Angeles home. Here are some mistakes to avoid – take some notes from the video! 1. Don’t Sell Before The House Is Ready. If it doesn’t present well, it won’t sell well. 2. Don’t Over-Improve People buy houses in neighborhoods. If yours is so “improved” that
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12/25/2014
If you are looking for a little bit of New York in Los Angeles there is a new condo for lease on The Wilshire Corridor. The Wilshire Corridor is a two-mile stretch of luxury buildings in the heart of Westwood. Close to UCLA, Century City and Beverly Hills, and a short drive to the ocean, the Cor
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12/20/2014
