Posts Tagged with ‘Real Estate News’
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An Argument for Buying the Not-So-Perfect House
18 May 2015Lately, there’s been a lot of conflicting information in the news about the state of the L.A. housing market. Is it good, bad, slowing down? Since I’m actually in the trenches, I assure you that it’s intense and the market is coming out and swinging. While some homes warrant the frenzy and prices being paid, many others don’t.
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10 Hot Tips Fresh From the Real Estate Trenches
02 Apr 2015Even though it’s warm and sunny outside, it’s still traditionally the slowest part of the real estate year. So is it really slowing down? I wouldn’t bet on that. It’s been a while since I’ve experienced being one of 10, 14 or even 20 offers on a house – until now. Most recently, my buyers won a coveted Craftsman in prime Eagle Rock. Even though it went crazy over asking, winning an exquisite, move-in ready beauty takes more than just having the best price. Buyers need to be masterfully represented so that you can standout in a sea of high offers and tear-jerking motivation letters. Want to buy or sell now? Here are 10 more piping hot tips fresh from the trenches: Buyers 1. You need a talented agent who knows what she’s doing 2. It matters that your agent is liked/respected by other agents 3. Competition for hot properties (the 1% that looks amazing) is up considerably 4. Be weary of seller’s agents who peddle their services to you – they work for the seller 5. Believe in the power of being the backup offer – half my clients moved to 1st after shaky first escrows collapsed Sellers 6.…
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Weekly Round-Up: The Best of the Housing Bunch
14 Aug 2014If you’re actively looking for a house, you’ve probably noticed that listings are just starting to trickle out. Some are great, some are good and some are just plain awful. Here’s my take on this week’s crop worth mentioning starting with…
