It’s not always about the money (except when it is). The day will come — and it will be a wonderful, joyous, do-a-happy-dance day — when you receive an offer, or multiple offers,… Read more ⇢

Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. How much can you sell your home… Read more ⇢

Some home owners are beginning to see value in spick-and-span listings. But are appraisers on board? Having your house clean does make a difference, even though in theory it should not. Appraisers… Read more ⇢

I browsed the latest real estate news the other day and came across something that might interest you. According to CoreLogic’s Equity Report, 256,000 properties regained equity in the third quarter… Read more ⇢

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 ⇢

Q. Can a lender decline financing once I’m pre-approved and have paid for an appraisal? My lender is telling me my credit score has dropped by one point, and they won’t… Read more ⇢

Q. I know from your blogs that you work with home retention and short sales.  What are my if my pre-foreclosure home doesn’t short sell? A.  Not… Read more ⇢

In March, I started writing about the fact that home appraisals, and therefore home purchase transactions, were being compromised by the lack… Read more ⇢

As homeowners and Realtors know, foreclosure are eating away at the fabric of the local real estate market, putting families on the street and wreaking havoc with the values… Read more ⇢

In March, I started writing about the fact that home appraisals, and therefore home purchase transactions, were being compromised by the lack of recent sales… Read more ⇢

New to market this week are three Little Holmby homes: 765 WESTHOLME AVE , LOS ANGELES ,CA 90024  is  a newly constructed home in the Mediterranean style, with a two… Read more ⇢

The Brentwood home at 650 Firth Avenue has entered escrow for the third time. Listed originally for 9.2 million in January of 2008, the property sold twice… Read more ⇢

Finding a good mortgage broker is a matter of asking for referrals from people you know, doing due diligence on every broker you consider, and finally doing the research… Read more ⇢

Pocket Listing in Beverly Hills Flats, 2 Celebrity Homes, and 3 New Westwood/ Bel Air listings This week saw lots of activity in listings on the Westside. Read more ⇢

New to the market today is 2372 Overland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90064, a 1508 square foot Spanish style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (total). Lovely details and a… Read more ⇢