It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation. They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...
La Crescenta luxury real estate is personified by Markridge Estates. Last month’s most expensive La Crescenta home sale was 3812 Brittany Lane in La Crescenta’s Markridge Estates community. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is over 3700 squar...
At my last open house, I noticed a lot of very nervous home buyers. For those of you reading my real estate blog, you know the absorption rate in most Los Angeles communities is low – meaning that listing inventory is low – i.e. a sel...
What's making the real estate news headlines?
*Nearly one-third of Baby Boomers and seniors are choosing to buy larger homes in retirement instead of downsizing…
*So what features are so important that buyers are willing to make big sacrif...
Spring has sprung, and prime house hunting season has arrived. If you happen to have a friend who is a great real estate agent, you are fortunate. Before hiring your Realtor friend, check their online reviews. Ensure they are a full-time real...
Each home seller is unique. Some don’t want to bother with preparing their home for sale and don’t mind if they leave money on the closing table. Either way, there are important things to consider when selling your home. But m...
I just love it when I have a listing appointment and immediately sense a home is architecturally significant.
Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to purchase a Mid-Century FIXER designed by architect Glen Elwood Smith. Smith pre...
When I began selling real estate in 1989, Sunday open houses were generally held from 1 PM – 5 PM. My open houses were from 1-5 like everyone else, but it was a very long time and there were always large gaps of time when no one was there, ...
Did you know that Harb & Co. can help you move across town or across the globe? Sometimes, your doctor will give you a referral to a specialist. A referral from a trusted provider is often appreciated and answers: What do I do next? Real ...
Now that home prices have escalated and most investors have slowed their buying frenzy, the banks have decided to welcome those with lower FICO scores and/or smaller down payments back into the real estate game. New lending guidelines make ...