Credit Scores and your Mortgage
I hear all the time from clients wondering why the mortgage estimates on Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, etc, never match the mortgage estimates...
The Inspection Process
A good rule of thumb is to expect the unexpected when it comes to the inspection. And NEVER skip it, even if it's new construction -- as...
When to move?
They say timing is everything -- and when it comes to moving -- there is no truer adage. Here are a handful of tips/thoughts about when...
Mortgage Musts
Here is a helpful reminder list of mortgage tips... Some are no-brainers (like getting pre-approved) but others are lesser known (keeping...
Down Payment Assistance
Here are some tried and true secrets to getting over the classic 20% down barrier. Especially with the high housing costs in LA County, a...
Pool Care Mistakes
This is a handy graphic for the summer. If you are lucky enough to live somewhere with a pool, these are a few quick tips that can save...
Summer Features R.O.I.
The return on investment (ROI) of summer features in LA area homes is much larger than in the rest of the country. While many sites claim...
A connected kitchen?
Normally, I find these infographics useful (or at least interesting), however, this new one put out by Realtor Magazine is bad news...
The pros and cons of an HOA
Every condo buyer hates them, but secretly needs them: the dreaded HOA. However, they aren't all bad. In fact, they usually help protect...
Baby Boomers vs. Millennials
Not sure I totally agree with this survey, but perhaps it's not too far off. However, in my experience, people in the LA area are usually...
