When I am hired to sell a home, I first need to determine whether or not the owner wants to get the most money out of the sale. Some do and some want to move on. My listing at 5081 Fallhaven Lane in La Canada will be closing next week.... the...
During the course of my real estate career, I have worked with many ethical real estate investors. True gentlemen/women, the type where a handshake is as good as a signed contract. But in today’s real estate climate, a new breed of real est...
The escrow process is often extremely complicated and if it weren’t I would be out of business. In this strong home seller’s market, we spend more time prepping our listings for sale. Not because it’s necessary but because most of our cl...
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...
A popular real estate pricing strategy is to underprice a home to obtain multiple offers and a bidding war. Pricing your home 3 – 5% below market value typically results in the home selling at a higher price than if originally priced at fair ...
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...
Seller financing is also referred to as a seller carry back. Likely due to my banking background I believe there are many pitfalls to seller financing.
As interest rates are cyclical, the benefits of seller financing increase when rates are ...
Throughout the world, there is hunger, poverty, and sickness. Being born in the United States is like hitting the lottery. To some extent, I believe God helps those who help themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a position to help thems...
Tiny houses come in all shapes and sizes, including container homes. The average American spends more than ¼ of his income towards housing. Tiny homes offer the benefit of living a simpler, less expensive lifestyle (and who doesn’t long fo...
The earnest money deposit is a critical part of the home buying process. Once deposited with escrow, your earnest money proves to the seller that you are moving forward. It’s similar to an engagement ring- it’s a sign of good faith.
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