A Buyer’s Perspective
Negotiating the Property Inspection
At Harb & Co. my buyer's agent works with more home buyers than I. Not that I don’t show homes, I sometimes do, just not as often as my buyer's agent. I represent more home sellers. After the inspection, I am typically negotiating t...
L.A. Homebuyers Continue to be Disappointed
I received an inquiry from a buyer who has been trying to buy a home for two years. They are in a very competitive price range, have made several offers, and have either lost out to higher offers or cash buyers. LA Homebuyers continue to be ...Los Angeles Real Estate are we Heading for Another Bubble?
Los Angeles County Real Estate Values have risen dramatically. Due to stringent lending guidelines and the large numbers of cash buyers, there is no cause for concern for another real estate bubble. But now that prices have appreciated,...
When Does the Sold Sign Go Up?
I admit to being superstitious. Therefore, I typically won’t place the sold sign rider on the sign until after the buyer removes their investigative contingency. At that time, the buyer had completed all of their inspections. However, som...
What Is A Real Estate Matchmaker?
I sell real estate. But not really; I sell homes, but not that either. What is a real estate matchmaker. I help you make memories. I sell Thanksgiving dinner at your home and Christmas morning under the tree. I am selling the guest bedroom...
When Do I Get The Keys?
When do I get the keys? Before you do, there are several important dates in a real estate transaction that must occur before the buyer gets keys. 1) The date the buyer removes their investigative contingency. This is the date...
How Much Home Do You Need?
Did you read my post last week about our journey to buying our dream home? For those of you who own a home, you will agree that when you first purchase your home, you are worried about making the mortgage payment. The first year or two are...
The Windy Path To Buying Your Dream Home
When I met George, I owned a small two-bedroom home in Glendale's Northwest Brand Park neighborhood. I loved my home with the octagonal entry with peg and grooved floor; the tree-lined street – all of it. George and I married and de...
