A Buyer’s Perspective
Not all mortgage lenders are created equal
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." — The Declaration of Independe...
Top 3 Home Inspection Issues in Los Angeles County
Forewarned, forearmed; preparation is half the victory. Top 3 Home Inspection Issues in Los Angeles County Found by the Buyer's General Inspector Defective Plumbing Defective plumbing can manifest itself in several ways, such as ...
The Power of Facebook
Everyone loves to read, talk, and discuss real estate. We have a couple of new listings coming up and were reviewing the photographer’s photos. Typically, we assess them and sort the best ones from the others. Generally, we don’t need to ...
Not all Buyers’ Agents are Created Equal
I just sold my Burbank listing on Palm; we had ten offers. As soon as each offer was received, I requested that each Realtor include a note about their buyer and “suggested” that each buyer write a letter to the seller. Of the ten offe...
Learn why bidding wars are so common
Multiple offers and bidding wars have become very common in many Los Angeles real estate communities. Bidding wars are prevalent in neighborhoods such as La Crescenta, La Canada, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Montrose, Altadena, Burbank, and Toluca L...
The Eight Most Common Questions Asked by Homebuyers
Home buyers have many questions; if they don’t, they should. According to Realtor.com, these are the eight most common questions asked by homebuyers (with my answers): 1. What home can I afford? Only a home buyer knows how much home they ca...
Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer
Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer I understand how disappointing it is to write an offer on your dream home, only to be beat out by a cash buyer. When competing with cash buyers, you need to change your strategy. Determining wha...
How Realtor relationships will impact your escrow
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I am contemplating the significance of relationships. I am fortunate to have a wonderful husband. Two amazing daughters, terrific parents, a remarkable sister, great cousins and fabulous friends. But as...
