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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 they once…
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 track of their properties ever…
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…
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 tour? Maybe. That’s why…
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 or real estate…
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…
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…
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 project. But…
California law requires residential home sellers to make written disclosure to buyers. There is a significant document, called a transfer disclosure statement (TDS), which the seller can…
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…