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Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

As mortgage rates increase, the demand for home purchases will likely remain strong relative to the constrained supply and continue to put upward pressure on home prices. Here’s why: Mortgage interest… Read more ⇢

Understanding Venice

Quick — what’s the second most-visited tourist attraction in Southern California? If you said Venice, you’re right. It’s led many lives, from turn-of-the-century resort, Beat artist colony, hippie… Read more ⇢

How to Save Up for a Home Down Payment

Saving for a house Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy. Saving up tens of thousands for a down payment can seem daunting, but with… Read more ⇢

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Key Takeaway: Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to… Read more ⇢

Traffic Advisory for Presidential Visit Los Angeles

President Barack Obama will be in Los Angeles February 11 through February 12, 2016 and the Los Angeles Police Department has released the following traffic advisory which has been approved by… Read more ⇢

Understanding Venice

Rates Head Back Toward Long Term Lows

Mortgage rates fell today, bringing them back in line with the lowest levels in more than 2 months and very near the best levels since late April 2015. The surprisingly strong… Read more ⇢

How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. The… Read more ⇢

Los Angeles’ Neighborhood of the Year

The votes have been tallied, and the winner of Los Angeles’ Neighborhood of the Year is West Adams!! West Adams defeated North Hollywood, Frogtown, Inglewood, and Pacoima along the way. The… Read more ⇢

Waiting until after the Holidays Isn’t a Smart Decision

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their home on the market for the first time. Others who already have their… Read more ⇢

Buyer and Seller Guides Fall 2015

Selling Your House Fall 2015 Are You Thinking About Selling Your House Soon? It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get… Read more ⇢

The Bank that Rejects the Most Mortgages

A home loan refused by one bank might be approved by another The likelihood that a mortgage application will be approved varies widely by bank. Home-buyer rejection rates ranged from… Read more ⇢

Rejected Deed Recordings – What You Must Know

In the ever-changing world of the real estate and title industry, there are a wide range of requirements and procedures associated with recording documents. In order to operate more efficiently… Read more ⇢

5 Common Water Leak Causes (and How to Prevent Them)

The phrase “It’s just water” is fine for rainy days, but when it comes to the havoc a little H2O can wreak on your home, water becomes a serious… Read more ⇢

Downtown LA: rising

Recently, GQ Magazine declared, “America’s Next Great City Is Inside L.A.” They were talking about the dramatic resurgence of Downtown Los Angeles and its growing place in the world spotlight. Read more ⇢

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