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What is deferred maintenance and how does it impact your home sale
What is deferred maintenance? It simply means postponing routine repairs in a home. This can include neglecting regular upkeep, delaying repairs, or failing to make necessary improvements. In addition, over time, this neglect will lead to a dec...
What type of homes appreciate in value?
Buying a home is a major investment and you want to be sure the home you choose is the right one. What type of homes appreciate in value? Look for these elements when buying a home that will appreciate in value. • Classic home desig...
An LLC for Rental Properties
Although I am a real estate agent, I never wanted the hassle of owning rental property. My husband and I recently met with a financial planner, who advised that our two rental properties (purchased by my husband before our marriage) should be i...
What is an interest rate buy down?
When I was in the mortgage banking business years ago, I briefly worked in the joint venture department. The bank would partner with builders in housing tracts or condominiums. Rates had escalated, and the profit potential diminished. As an inc...
Rising Interest Rates and their impact on the Los Angeles Real Estate Market
Let's take a look at rising interest rates and their impact on the Los Angeles Real Estate Market. We will assume a $1,000,000 purchase price with a 20% down payment of $200,000. Interest Rate: 3% Mortgage Payment: $3,373 LA Coun...
Leaving So Cal Moving to Boise
Leaving So Cal and moving to Boise: It's not a surprise to learn many So Cal residents are leaving the state. They are moving to a variety of destinations. Recently, we had a client sell her Shadow Hills equestrian home and move to Boise. She w...
Are Rising Interest Rates Impacting Los Angeles Real Estate?
The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Federal Open Market Committee. This is the interest rate at which the Fed suggests commercial banks borrow and lend their excess reserves to each other overnight. Just over tw...
How to prepare for real estate photos?
It’s picture day! Your most important showing is today, and this is where you should put the most effort. First impressions count. How do you prepare for real estate photos? The Basics: Ideally, the home should be clean, with the yard, ...
