All About Money
Negotiating the physical inspection – What do you think is reasonable?
Everything has a life expectancy. Our bodies, our homes, our cars… parts and pieces will only last so long. Some thing’s last far longer than expected while others last less. Personally, I go through washing machines and dryers li...
Preparing your home for sale and the home staging process
I met with these Glendale home sellers months ago. After meeting with my interior decorator, we reviewed comps, determined an attractive asking price, and prepared a short list of items to take care of. The home staging process does not need to...
Luxury Home Features
One of the most essential features of a luxury home is a strong connection to the outdoors. Doors that open wide and spaces that flow easily outside make a big difference. They create an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A home that opens w...
Rising Mortgage Rates
In the late 1970s, I worked for Los Angeles Federal Bank at One Wilshire in LA. The primary loan was a single-family fixed-rate loan with a 30-year term. Many of the loans had a prepayment feature. If you paid the loan off before a specified pe...
