

What you want in an exterior space...
Last week, I talked about the importance of having some sort of exterior living space in California. This week, House Canary brings you...


California Dreaming
This is a really good, but general, overview of home price averages across California. Along with the single/double income needed to...


How long will this take?
So this is a very common questions among buyers. They always want to know how long the buying process will be. Unfortunately, there is no...


Wire Fraud Advisory
So this is a bit of a buzzkill...wire fraud is still happening, and happening more frequently. The infographic below shows the breakdown....


Property Tax Deductions
Since this is a real estate blog, I try to stay away from politics... But the current effort to overhaul the tax code could have a...


Marriage Equality Opening New Doors
When the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in 2015, it opened the possibility of marriage to millions of Americans. The...


What (NOT) To Compromise On
According to the California Associations of Realtors, these are the top three points that buyers should never compromise on. They may...


Remodeling R.O.I.
So you want to remodel? Go ahead. But keep in mind the different ROI (return on investment) rates for different projects. Below is a...


What should you do with an outdoor space?
A couple posts back, I wrote about the increase in value that comes with having a well-defined outdoor space. In Los Angeles, any...


The 5 Worst Home Improvements for R.O.I.
Anytime you are looking to make improvements on your home, you should factor in the ROI (return on investment). The standard line that...






















