Over the past few days I have received several calls from people who were suspicious about rental properties they were investigating. They approach me because when they Google the address of many properties it often brings them to my website through the IDX which is a feed from the Multiple List
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03/07/2015
When you have found the home you love, your real estate agent will help you decide how to structure your offer in a way that it will be accepted. Here are some points to consider: The amount of earnest money. This is usually 3% of the purchase price. The down payment and financing details. Puttin
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03/04/2015
Hopefully you will have your own agent representing you in the purchase, but if you are using the listing agent, who is working for the seller, make a point of asking him or her to keep your discussions and information confidential. Your real estate agent will advise you on the right offer to mak
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02/26/2015
The overall way that lenders decide how much loan you qualify for, and that is by considering your debt-to-income ratio. This is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and other expenses. Other expenses include such long-term debts as car or student loan payments, alimony, or chi
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02/18/2015
This market report will concentrate on Los Angeles home sales by selected zip codes. If there are other areas you would like information on, please don’t hesitate to ask. Single Family Zip Code Sold +/- Median Price % +/- 2013 For Sale Median Price 90007, 90012, 9001390014, 90015, 9001790021, 900
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02/15/2015
Let’s take a look how Los Angeles real estate did in 2014 and compare it to the previous year. The communities below exclude the cities of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Culver City, and the communities of Westwood, Brentwood and Century City which are covered separately, as is
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02/09/2015
Before You Start Your Home Search Determine Your Needs February 2, 2015 By Jane Peters Leave a Comment (Edit) May home buyers start looking at homes before really understanding their needs. Making a list of what you can live with and without is going to make the search process much easier. Some t
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02/03/2015
Culver City is one of the up-and-coming areas of Los Angeles. Culver City is one of the more sought-after neighborhoods due to its place on the Expo line which runs from Downtown Los Angeles, to be continued to Santa Monica, and the gentrification of its downtown area with boutiques, galleries an
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02/01/2015
Brentwood is a trendy, upscale neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles. A mix of apartments and condo buildings to the south and single family the further north you go into the hills. With its high end dining and shopping and high walkscore, Brentwood real estate is in high demand. So how did
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01/28/2015
Century City condos have a mix of full service high rise buildings and gated garden complexes with full amenities. Away from the bustle and bustle with easy access to shopping and dining, Century City is a great alternative to the Wilshire Corridor. Let’s see how 2014 activity compares to the pr
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01/27/2015