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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. N...
What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. ...
Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays
Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to ...
Transform a luxury home with these backyard landscaping ideas
Improving your landscaping is a great way to make your backyard appear more luxurious and can make your home a whole lot more tempting for buyers. Transform your outdoor space into your very own luxury oasis. Make it as inviting and comfortable...
AB 2179 Passes Extending Non-Payment of Rent Protections Statewide
AB 2179 extends notice requirements and eviction procedures originally enacted by the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and Recovery Act enacted in 2020. These notices are only for non-payment of rent and does not restrict local government, like LA Co...
Have you heard about senate bills 9 & 10? Most Likely Your CA Neighborhood Will Be Affected! Find Out More Here.
California has a real housing crisis and many of the bills slated for a vote are not the right answer. Are you aware they could affect your neighborhood if they pass? Read more here. The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed on July 9, 2021, ...
Understanding Closing Costs
Closing costs are an essential expense of homebuying and include a variety of payments beyond your property's purchase price. Part of the closing cost, the real estate agent commissions, is paid by home sellers. You'll pay fees for an attorn...
Thinking About an ADU? In CA, Just About Anything is Possible!
ADUs; what you don’t know could cost you! Have you thought about adding one but are not sure where to start? Get started on the right track here. Deborah and Gulshen: We interviewed Kristen Flores, Construction Program Manager and P...