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Los Angeles City Hall

The city of Los Angeles continues its Covid-19 eviction protection saga this week. Yet, it will be Friday before the LA City Council’s vote reveals anything conclusive. For now, we can mull over a list of proposed regulations aimed at shielding tenants from repercussions for unpaid and underpaid rent. The proposals bring new hope for tenants still floundering in the aftermath of the globa...

The Future of the Housing Market: Don't Panic

There’s an absurd amount of propaganda about the housing market in the news these days. And it’s not just our clients who are absorbing it. I was watching a video the other day in which a journalist stated we could see a “20% decrease in housing year over year.” But they didn’t elaborate at that point which is deeply irresponsible considering their profession ...

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Tips for Home Buyers

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of so...

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Explained For You

If you ask the Buyer or Seller in most real estate transactions to define an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), they will likely describe it as a down payment put toward the purchase of a property. While an EMD may eventually be applied to the purchase price of a home, its true purpose is something entirely different. In short, an EMD shows the Seller that th...

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Restaurant Junk Fees May Be Back on the Menu After All

Back in May, we published a blog about the forthcoming death of restaurant service fees. But it looks like we spoke… err, wrote too soon. Normally, we’d just update the original blog to reflect this, but since lawmakers are pushing through a complete “about face” at the 11th hour, we felt this deserved its own blog. Yes, due to the frenzied efforts of sev...

June 2024 Homes Sale Stats

Below are June single-family home sale statistics. The areas covered include Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress and Long Beach. The month of June has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity. Despite the spring season typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, inventory remains low in most cases and the Feds annou...

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Vibrant July 2024 Home Sale Stats

Below are July 2024 single-family home sale statistics. This market's healthier than you think. The areas covered include Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress and Long Beach. The month of July has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity. Despite the spring season typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, in...

9 Renovation Ideas to Skyrocket the Value of Your Home

Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 home renovations that our experts say will increase the value of your home! Some can even be done as a ...

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Prop 60/90 - Perfect Time To Sell

I wanted to share some exciting news that could benefit you if you're considering a move. California's Proposition 60 and Proposition 90 offer significant property tax relief for homeowners aged 55 or older. Here's how you can take advantage of these propositions:  Proposition 60 Stay in the Same County: If you are 55 or older, you can transfer your current property...

Pet Owners Are Buying Homes More Than Ever

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a 2015 Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Millennials. However, living with pets in your home can also be a burden, especially if you’re renting. Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home to avoid ...