Los Angeles County’s real estate market can be volatile. What was once a thriving market a few months ago can turn lethargic overnight. Los Angeles’ current housing market is in unforeseen territory right now. That’s thanks to the response to a global pandemic, depleted job market, and an upcoming election season. California’s unemployment rate is…
According to Zillow, it takes between 65 and 93 days to sell a home in the United States. Some homes can take much, much longer, especially if they aren’t in desirable neighborhoods or in perfect condition. Factors like lack of curb appeal, damage from tenants, or needing upgrades and repairs can all slow down a…
Are you looking to sell your house in California, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of hiring a real estate agent, paying an extravagant commission, and dealing with hundreds of strangers trooping through your home? Have you considered an all-cash buyer? You can sell your home without a real estate agent and the…
Divorce is an unfortunate way of life that touches more people than you would expect; the sobering truth is that half of the country’s marriages head down this path. Among the chaos and hassles of a changing life comes questions about personnel items and property. Housing will inevitably come up during these trying times; with…
When thinking about selling their home, homeowners may have this question in the back of their minds. With all the other responsibilities in life that need their attention, this is a valid question to ask before selling a home. In an effort to help, let’s discuss the process of selling a home and examine whether…
When it comes to hoarding the first thought is someone with a messy home. A person who can’t or won’t clean up. But, it’s more complicated than what meets the eye. Cleaning the house will not automatically solve the problem. Hoarding is a mental illness and must be treated with compassion. However, swift treatment is…
Do you have an empty house you just want to get rid of? Believe or not, thousands of other homeowners across the country are in a similar situation. You may have an inherited house you don’t want, a house that needs to be sold after a divorce, or even just a home you’ve moved out…
The “Normal Way” to Sell a Home You want to put your home on the market, which means you will have to keep it in “show” condition and staged for every viewing. You know from interviewing the Realtors that most FSBO sales (people who try to sell the home themselves) fall through or sell for…
There are several benefits to owning rental property. If all goes well, you have a steady stream of income with minimal effort on your part. That is if you have a good tenant, nominal repairs, and your property taxes don’t skyrocket. But, what if the home needs a new roof? Or, you must evict a…
There are two stressful ways to sell a home: Do it all yourself and sell FSBO Hire a successful, cooperative, professional, experienced real estate agent and get them to do it all. The alternative is not to sell it, and many homeowners who “go FSBO” or who hire just a “regular real estate agent” often…