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How The Typical Realtor Is Paid
How the typical Realtor is paid: A Realtor is paid by the seller. Unless the buyer has a special arrangement with their real estate agent, they do not pay Realtor fees. Several real estate outfits rebate a portion of their commission to ...
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home
4 Simple Ways to Add Value To Your Home: While most home sellers aim to avoid spending months preparing their homes for sale, their ultimate goal remains selling at the highest possible price within the shortest timeframe. If you're contem...
My Home is Worth How Much?
My Home is Worth How Much? When property prices tumbled, I assisted many clients in reducing their property taxes. Now that Los Angeles real estate values have soared, many clients are seeing their taxes increase. It is simply a matter of app...
Buyers Relocating to Los Angeles Face Sticker Shock
I often receive inquiries from potential home buyers hoping to purchase a La Canada home because of the excellent schools. Buyers relocating to Los Angeles face sticker shock. Unless they are relocating from the Westside, New York, or Chi...
Are Los Angeles Home Prices Spiraling Out of Control?
Are Los Angeles Home Prices Spiraling Out of Control? Harb and Co. analyzes the home sales in La Canada, Glendale, Pasadena, and La Crescenta each month. We examine each listing in the multiple listing service (MLS); determine the percent...
Curb Appeal: Why It’s Important and How To Get It
Curb Appeal has been a hot topic for years. Remember the real estate tag line: Honey Stop the Car? A home with good curb appeal does indeed help your home sell faster and for more money. But today’s real estate market is very different th...
Avoiding the Tax Man, Propositions 60 and 90
Propositions 60 and 90: Getting older has perks, like senior discounts. But one of the most significant benefits for Los Angeles seniors is the chance to save on property taxes. Thanks to Propositions 60 and 90, you may transfer your property...
