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Homeowners Understanding Proposition 19

The Benefits of Selling at 55+ - Sellers can now buy their next home for a price higher than what they sold for and still benefit from their existing property tax base. In addition sellers can move anywhere in the State of California.   Proposition 19 will supersede the old rules which limited this exemption to the sale and purchase of a principal residence within the same county (...

January Absorption Rate Cypress

In Cypress,  there are 16 active and 5 homes sold in January 2023 with an average 9 days on the market, at a median selling price $910,000.  That's an absorption rate of 31%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.    For more community info and home décor trends be sure to take a look at my blog!  I have a little something ...

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The Benefits of a Home Organizer

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the clutter and disorganization in your home? Do you struggle to find the time and motivation to get organized? If so, you may benefit from the help of a professional home organizer. Saves time: A home organizer can save you time by helping you declutter and reorganize your space efficiently and effectively. They can help you identify areas that ...

February Absorption Rate Long Beach 90808

In Long Beach Zip Code 90808, there are 20 active and 18 homes sold in February 2023 with an average 29 days on the market, at a median selling price $954,000.  That's an absorption rate of 90%. Anything over 20% means a healthy market.    For more community articles:     https://janie.jhagents.com/blog  

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3941 San Joaquin Ave. Los Alamitos

Open House this weekend: Saturday and Sunday 1-4PM.  Nestled on a quiet end of a cul-de-sac in a gorgeous Los Alamitos neighborhood, this lovely tri-level single family pool home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2752 sqft of living space! The entryway makes a dramatic first impression with its large double front doors and soaring cathedral ceilings. A generously-sized living room com...

The Beauty of Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos is just minutes away from Rossmoor and Old Town Seal Beach. The area is known for its stunning trees, small town feel, family and pet friendly parks, and outdoor activities.  Check out our New Listing; 3941 San Joaquin Ave.  The website is Jhhre.com/SanJoaquin.   The area is home to many parks, biking, walking to local shopping and restaurants, high ...

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7950 Jackson Way. Buena Park

Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Buena Park! RV Parking! Nice curb appeal greets you with a large front yard featuring a grassy area, long drive way RV parking and attached 2-car garage. Enter into a 1171 sqft floorplan that opens with a bright and inviting living and dining area. Entry open to dining area & living room features double pane windows, smooth ceilings, A/C, tile/carpet, ...

What Makes a Great House a Mansion Anyway?

Living in the entertainment capital of the planet, we have our fair share of mansions in LA. And we mean mansions by every definition. Obviously, the word “mansion” more or less means something. But the details change slightly depending on who you ask. So what makes a house a mansion?  Why Agents Don’t Like to Use the “M” Word If you read throu...

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July 2023 Monthly Home Stats

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

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...