A Buyer’s Perspective
WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY?
It’s a red hot seller’s market. Inventory is low and some home buyers are nearing desperation. They are tired of writing offers and not being selected. There are many components of a strong offer other than price. When the price offered...
HOME BUYING ADVICE
At my last open house, I noticed a lot of very nervous home buyers. For those of you reading my real estate blog, you know the absorption rate in most Los Angeles communities is low – meaning that listing inventory is low – i.e. a sel...
Real Estate News
What's making the real estate news headlines? *Nearly one-third of Baby Boomers and seniors are choosing to buy larger homes in retirement instead of downsizing… *So what features are so important that buyers are willing to make big sacrif...
Eight Ways to Increase your odds of Success in a Bidding War
Home buyers looking at homes in La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale and the surrounding neighborhoods know that it’s a seller’s market. Well priced homes continue to sell quickly; often in a bidding war and for over l...
Nine Foolish Home Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
' Given the historically low-interest rates and the inevitable future increase, many individuals are convinced that they should buy a home at present. However, it is solely up to you to ascertain whether the timing aligns with your circumsta...
Low Down Payment Loans are back but who do they help?
. Now that real estate prices have rebounded, low-down payment loans are back. I don’t understand why there isn’t more griping over the fact that while real estate prices are low, loans are difficult to come by. When values reach the n...
Top Negotiating Mistakes Made by Home Buyers
What are the top negotiating mistakes made by home buyers? Although my buyer's agent works with more home buyers, I sold a charming Pasadena home earlier this year. This prime piece of Pasadena real estate was exactly what the buyer wan...
Top Seven Reasons Your Offer Was Rejected
Los Angeles home buyers in the market to purchase their dream home are aware that although the LA real estate market has slowed it continues to be a home seller’s market. Well priced homes often sell over asking price in multiple offer ...
