A Buyer’s Perspective
Buyers Beware of Incurable Defects
It’s an extremely strong seller’s market in Los Angeles. We are in the midst of prime home buying season – and the competition is tough. Most would-be home buyers are writing several offers before they are the successful bidder. (Learn ...
That slacker real estate agent can cost you the home
Earlier this year, I sold a La Crescenta home. We had it staged, held it open, and it quickly sold for well above the asking price. The buyer's slacker of a real estate agent will remain nameless. Attention home buyers: your choice of a rea...
WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?
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...
HOME BUYING ADVICE
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...
Real Estate News
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...
Eight Ways to Increase your odds of Success in a Bidding War
Home buyers looking at homes in La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale and the surrounding neighborhoods know that it’s a seller’s market. Well priced homes continue to sell quickly; often in a bidding war and for over l...
Nine Foolish Home Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
' Given the historically low-interest rates and the inevitable future increase, many individuals are convinced that they should buy a home at present. However, it is solely up to you to ascertain whether the timing aligns with your circumsta...
Low Down Payment Loans are back but who do they help?
. Now that real estate prices have rebounded, low-down payment loans are back. I don’t understand why there isn’t more griping over the fact that while real estate prices are low, loans are difficult to come by. When values reach the n...
