Posts Tagged with ‘Real Estate Trends’
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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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BUYERS: How to Buy Your Own Little Piece of L.A.
30 Jul 2014Searching for a home in Highland Park, Silver Lake, Eagle Rock or Mt. Washington? You and everybody else. Thanks to Forbes, the L.A. Times and Redfin, our sizzling Eastside hoods spent all of 2012 and 2013 under the national spotlight–making an already tough market, nearly impenetrable for buyers looking to plant roots and not flip. What’s a regular buyer to do? Luckily, to buy a house, you only need two little things! If you’ve made up your mind to buy a house, the first thing you’ll need is 1) a loan pre-approval. With homes literally flying off the market, it’s imperative that you’re prepared because the gems (great locations, looks, price) will sell within 7-14 days. Lastly, and probably most important, you’ll need 2) an awesome real estate agent, may I suggest me :), to guide you through sometimes choppy Eastside waters and get you safely to your new front door. Questions? Ask away! Need a great lender referral? My preferred lenders are nice, approachable, great at explaining and hand holding. They’ll go battle for you to get your loan through underwriting, so have a quick chat to determine the best fit. Eddie Ajamian, NMLSR #342821, Franklin Loan Center, Pasadena…
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5 Tips for Riding Out a Real Estate Slowdown
29 May 2014In my career I’ve been through two housing slowdowns–only to see it come back with average prices that were higher than they were before. My job is to make sure you get into a house that has the best chance of riding out a slowdown. So is this a bubble?
