Prospering from L.A. Softer Market
Los Angeles’ housing market has slowed over the last several months. The market had been on an upward trajectory since 2011, but sellers may no longer command the high prices…
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Kardashians’ Real Estate Empire
Love them or hate them, you cannot ignore the Kardashians – not even their headline-making real estate empire. It has been hard for most people to keep a track of…
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California Requires Solar Panels
California became the nation’s first state to require solar panels on new homes. The California Energy Commission (CEC) made the ruling in May, and the Building Standards Commission’s unanimous vote…
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Questions to Ask the Home Inspector
So you found the home you’d like to buy, but is it the RIGHT home? Are there any little (or big) problems on the horizon that you didn’t see on…
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Why home maintenance is important for your house
When it comes to home ownership, one of the things that many people often dread are the new responsibilities that they have (sometimes unknowingly) signed up for. Owning a home…
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Tips For Decorating With Plants
When you’ve finally finished renovating or building a new home, it’s time to appoint the space with the decor. This is at first a very exciting prospect; moving your precious…
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Best Furniture Layouts for Your House
Moving into a house, especially when upgrading from a cramped apartment, is an exciting prospect. More space to display collections of art, furniture, and decor, and with luck a yard…
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Improvement Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether you’re considering putting your Los Angeles home on the market or just want to get more out of your space, there’s never a bad time for a home improvement…
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Seller Disclosure: Californian Buyer’s Rights
California law requires residential home sellers to make a written disclosure to buyers. There is a significant document, called a transfer disclosure statement (TDS), which the seller can fill out…
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The Los Angeles Transfer Tax
Transfer taxes are a levy imposed by both Los Angeles County and the city when the property’s title is transferred. This seemingly straightforward concept is not as clear-cut as it…
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