Scams Get Glam: Another Cybersecurity Threat to Watch
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Listing a home? Be wary of this latest real estate threat to keep your transactions safe and secure. Read More
Cybersecurity and Real Estate: The “Zoom Link” Scam
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In 2025, the FBI received 453,000 cyber-enabled fraud complaints and reported losses exceeded $17.7 billion. It’s a staggering figure and reflects just how prevalent these online schemes have become in everyday life, especially for real estate consumers and even agents. Buyers and sellers must not only… Read More
Scams Get Glam: The Most Sophisticated Real Estate Scams to Avoid in 2026
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In 2026, real estate scams have gotten much more sophisticated and much harder to spot. Here are a few proactive tips to help avoid fraud when buying, selling or investing in real estate. Read More
Mortgage Rates and Spring Home Buying: Is the L.A. County Market in Bloom?
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What can you expect from the spring selling season in Los Angeles County? With rates still fairly volatile (but on a downward trajectory), and inventory levels up along with pending sales, you can expect a busy season ahead! Read More
Do Buyers Always Know Best?
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I love buyers who approach me with knowledge of the market. They’re confident. They’re informed. They’re also not real estate professionals and there’s a reason they’ve contacted me to help them navigate what can be a challenging market. In a market like… Read More
Fire Insurance and Homeowners Insurance: What You Need to Know
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As homeowners still grapple with complications from the tragic Los Angeles fires, the topic of fire insurance has taken center stage, especially for those purchasing homes in L.A. It’s important to note that most insurance policies aren’t transferrable, and sellers typically need to purchase new policies. There’s a common misconception that a… Read More
What to Upgrade in a Brand-new Home (and What to Leave Alone)
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Written by Guest Blogger Andrea Needham You’ve just moved into a sparkling new house—the walls are crisp, the flooring unscuffed, and everything smells like possibility. But even with all the shine, something’s … off. Maybe it’s the kitchen layout that already feels clumsy, or the living room lighting that somehow… Read More
Market Insights: The Price Should Be Right
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In today’s housing market, price is everything. Price a home right and it’ll sell. Price too high and it’ll sit on the market, passed over by savvy buyers for the next property that fits their needs. So, if you’re wondering how to use price to your advantage, here are my… Read More
For Your Summer Vacation Plans Try ‘Townsizing’
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Everyone goes to the big cities like San Francisco, New York or Chicago and there’s so much to see in a big urban setting, it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, if you go to the little places just outside the big city, it’s a quieter, more relaxing experience. Opting for small towns… Read More
August Adventures: Travel Tips + Advice
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Happy August! It’s been a fairly moderate summer in Los Angeles but the hotter weather could arrive this month, so today’s newsletter is dedicated to ways you can escape the heat. My favorite? Travel! Here are some travel tips if you’re booking a trip in August, which is peak vacation… Read More