A Buyer’s Perspective
Not all Buyers’ Agents are Created Equal
I just sold my Burbank listing on Palm; we had ten offers. As soon as each offer was received, I requested that each Realtor include a note about their buyer and “suggested” that each buyer write a letter to the seller. Of the ten offe...
Learn why bidding wars are so common
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...
The Eight Most Common Questions Asked by Homebuyers
Home buyers have many questions; if they don’t, they should. According to Realtor.com, these are the eight most common questions asked by homebuyers (with my answers): 1. What home can I afford? Only a home buyer knows how much home they ca...
Insider Secrets when competing with a cash buyer
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...
How Realtor relationships will impact your escrow
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I am contemplating the significance of relationships. I am fortunate to have a wonderful husband. Two amazing daughters, terrific parents, a remarkable sister, great cousins and fabulous friends. But as...
The Rams are returning to Los Angeles and they are going to need luxury real estate
The Rams are returning to Los Angeles; they are going to need luxury real estate, and I know just the Realtor to find it! It's about time LA gets a football team! I am not a sports fan, but it seems to be official that the Rams will return to...Pros and cons of hiring a friend or family member as your Realtor
With roughly 185,000 California real estate agents how do you go about selecting the right one for you? If you are fortunate to have a good friend or family member who is a full time Realtor, this may be your best option. But what are the pros...
