There are few people you can learn better from than the ones who have been there/done that. In her Forbes article outlining her experience as a first time homebuyer, Julia Delitt names a few things she did not expect from it. Dellitt and her family were living in an apartment, … [Read more...] about A First Time Homebuyer’s Personal Story
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Real Estate Trivia
Ready for some real estate trivia? Ready to challenge your friends? Let everyone know how you did in the comments. Try this Real Estate trivia game at a party. Challenge your friends. It isn't so easy, is it? You can show them how smart you are. Or, better yet, share … [Read more...] about Real Estate Trivia
Los Angeles Market Snapshot
Is the sky falling? There is a lot of talk about the direction of the market. Here are the facts - the Los Angeles market snapshot up-to-date as of the end of January 2019. These numbers cover all of Los Angeles. We will high-lite specific cities in future posts. Are more homes … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Market Snapshot
Bing Crosby’s Former Home is For Sale
Real estate in the Palm Springs area may be less expensive than San Francisco or the Bay Area, but if you've got an extra $5 million burning a hole in your pocket, how about picking up Bing Crosby's former home in Rancho Mirage. Has Real Estate Recovered in the Coachella … [Read more...] about Bing Crosby’s Former Home is For Sale
Stop Listening to Bad Advice from Friends
Friends come in two sizes, those who love to give advice whether they’re right or not, and those who are jealous and love to give you misleading advice. Home Buying advice, if wrong, can cost you. Let’s clear this up right now. Home prices are falling – wait for the low in … [Read more...] about Stop Listening to Bad Advice from Friends
Saving for a Down Payment? There’s an App for That.
I usually don’t put share links to apps that I love, but in this case, it can help you when you're saving for a down payment – really. I use it myself. When the market last year skyrocketed in the early months then took a nosedive at the end of the year, I still did well. To … [Read more...] about Saving for a Down Payment? There’s an App for That.