Steven's Blog

When looking to buy a home, you don't need a Buyer's Agent, right? Wrong!!!! 7 Reasons why you should hire a Real Estate Professional BEFORE you start the home search process. As Realtors, we are your advocates. It is our job to inform you. To keep you up-to-date with the latest trends. To let y...

Home Buyers...FHA Is Here So Get Off Your Duff And Buy A House!!!  Yes I know that sounds drastic, but I submit the following for your consideration. If you have been thinking about buying a house but you are "on the fence", let me recommend that you jump off the fence.  FHA (Federal Housing Admi...

When it comes time to interview agents, you may want to be weary of the agent that is telling you that they can get you a higher price than the other agents are quoting you.  Many times an agent will mislead a home seller by telling them that they can get a higher price for them, only to ask for ...

Do I Want To Sell? OR Do I Need To Sell? These 2 questions will probably determine whether your home will sell or not.  All too often people that want to sell price their property above market value, this is a grand mistake because you will be competing with sellers who "need to sell" and have pr...

Why should a home buyer hire a "buyer's agent"?   1.  A buyer's agent can help you find most properties for sale in your price range and city of choice.  An experience agent can tailor a search just for you.  2.  A buyer's agent can handle all the details involved in buying a home. 3.  A buyer's ...

What to demand (from your real estate agent) when selling your home... What's the biggest fear when a home owner lists their property with a real estate agent?  It's simple.  They worry about being stuck with an incompetent agent that makes them sign a lengthy listing contract.  That's why you sh...

Is it a good time to buy a home? ABSOLUTELY!!! Owning a home is like having a saving plan you didn't know you had.  Home ownership is key to building long term wealth. According to the Ferderal Reserve Survey Of Consumer Finances the average homeowners net worth is $171,000.  That's 46 TIMES that...

Real Estate Market Update For The City Of Altadena, Ca, 91001 Month Of June 2008   In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Altadena.    The following is the criteria I used...

Real Estate Market Update For The City Of Highland Park, Ca, 90042 Month Of June 2008   In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Highland Park.    The following is the crite...

Real Estate Market Update For The City Of Eagle Rock, Ca, 90041 Month Of June 2008   In my endless pursuit to keep my friends, family and past clients updated in the Real Estate Market, I am submitting to you the following statistics for the city of Eagle Rock.    The following is the criteria I ...