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UPDATED: Should You Consider Refinancing Now?

UPDATED: Should You Consider Refinancing Now?

The most interesting financial product to come out this week is a 1,5, 7, or 10 year interest only loan (becoming fixed at the end of the… Read more ⇢
Market Metrics and Year to Date Westwood Neighborhood Update

Market Metrics and Year to Date Westwood Neighborhood Update

Market Update for the Week of March 25, 2009 Both mortgage and interest rates were sharply lower this week as the Federal Reserve unveiled a plan to purchase… Read more ⇢
Reduction in Little Holmby; WW Market News

Reduction in Little Holmby; WW Market News

The home at 911 Hilts Ave , LA CA 90024 received a price reduction of 8% yesterday, or $3,150,000, down to $2,900,000.  The home was listed just 20 days ago on 3/05/09 for $3,150,000… Read more ⇢
Neighbors at Open House

Neighbors at Open House

"Don't mind me, I' just a nosey neighbor." As a Realtor®, I must hear that 10 times a week at my open houses. But I'm here to set the record straight:… Read more ⇢
Brighten up your home and bring in buyers with these easy staging ideas

Brighten up your home and bring in buyers with these easy staging ideas

In a slow real estate market, you can’t afford to stick a sign on your lawn and hope for the best. Your house is competing with every other property… Read more ⇢
The Ten Worst Buyer Mistakes

The Ten Worst Buyer Mistakes

Buying a home in Los Angeles requires some homework. Whether you are planning on buying now or months down the road, there’s no time to prepare like the present. Read more ⇢
New Little Holmby Listing

New Little Holmby Listing

Sited atop a gently rolling hill at the corner of Warner Avenue and Hilgard sits 462 Warner Avenue, a stately traditional home with 4 bedrooms, 3. baths and a… Read more ⇢
Managing Your Credit

Managing Your Credit

Every person in the United States needs to manage their credit, debt and home equity more strategically in order to optimize both their current credit and future financial situation. Read more ⇢
Higher Loan Limits Announced

Higher Loan Limits Announced

Market Watch for the Week of March 20, 2009 Mortgage rates dropped slightly last week as the tone of the credit market improved. Retail sales… Read more ⇢
New REO listing in Lower Westwood

New REO listing in Lower Westwood

An REO foreclosure property is available in Lower Westwood, north of Pico Blvd. The home is a newer construction Mediterranean style  home built, in 2005. The property is located… Read more ⇢
HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Foreclosure Rescue Scams

HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Foreclosure Rescue Scams

With the recent rise in foreclosures, foreclosure-related scams have exploded onto the real estate scene. These so-called “foreclosure rescue companies” claim they will help save your home, but in reality are out… Read more ⇢
What does One Trillion Dollars look like?

What does One Trillion Dollars look like?

All this talk about “stimulus packages” and “bailouts”… A billion dollars… A hundred billion dollars… Eight hundred billion dollars… One TRILLION dollars… What does that look like? I mean, these various numbers are… Read more ⇢
First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

  A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December… Read more ⇢
Westside Subway Extension Meetings Posted

Westside Subway Extension Meetings Posted

More evidence that Facebook is the town crier. Via the Westside Subway Extension Facebook page: “We’re ready to begin scoping for… Read more ⇢
Schedule a Pre-season Check-up for Your Air Conditioner

Schedule a Pre-season Check-up for Your Air Conditioner

A pre-season check of your air conditioning system prior to the summer months can be a real money saver. Air conditioners at peak efficiency will use up to 20 percent less electricity and… Read more ⇢

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