Watch Before You Scan: A New QR Code Scam in Real Estate
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For the past several months, I’ve been documenting new and emerging real estate scams (see my blog posts here, here and here), with the hope that if we’re all vigilant and aware, we can mitigate these fraudulent situations. Well, I’m back and this time it’s… Read More
Mortgage Discount Points: Are They Worth It?
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As rates continue to climb past 7.5%, the question is: Should a buyer pay upfront to save later? In a recent blog post, I talked about the benefit of buydowns, where a seller essentially buys down the rate. This helps with the initial sticker shock and can… Read More
Interest Rates, Affordability & Home Buying in Today’s Market
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In his latest Reports on Housing breakdown, Steven Thomas says rising interest rates have brought an already “sluggish” real estate marketplace to a virtual standstill. And while we are seeing some of that here in Los Angeles County, homes are still moving, albeit at a slower pace. It’s… Read More
Culinary Close-Up: Here’s Where Kitchen Designs Are Going in 2027
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If there are two rooms that can really sell a house, it’s the bathroom and the kitchen. Typically the heart of a home, when a gorgeous kitchen is a showstopper it can often stop a buyer in their tracks, as thoughts of entertaining friends and holiday party hosting dance… Read More
What’s the No. 1 Frustration for Home Buyers Today?
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A recent survey by HomeServices of America called “The transaction experience buyers want now” outlined the No. 1 frustration for home purchasers today. Can you guess it? And no, it’s not interest rates. It’s this: everything surrounding the transaction. For the survey, 1,000 recent U.S. home… Read More
Kitchen Design Trends: What to Know for 2027
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If there are two rooms that can really sell a house, it’s the bathroom and the kitchen. Typically the heart of a home, when a gorgeous kitchen is a showstopper it can often stop a buyer in their tracks, as thoughts of entertaining friends and holiday party hosting dance… Read More
Should You Use AI to Find Your Next Home?
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Hey AI, find me a three-bedroom, two-bathroom midcentury modern home in Encino for under $3 million dollars. Sure, here you go … Wait a minute! Not so fast. Can you really use AI chatbots to find your next home? According to a 2026 1000Watt Survey, about… Read More
What Does It Take to Successfully Sell a Home in this Market?
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I recently listened to the wonderful Steven Thomas’ Housing Debrief podcast, where he spoke about why homes today aren’t selling. His take? You only get one first impression and you’ve got to get it right. It’s so true! I’ve always likened home-selling to online dating. If your… Read More
Scams Get Glam: More Scams to Watch Out for as Buyers, Sellers and Agents
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A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog series about the latest sophisticated real estate scams (see the posts here and here), and we’re back with another edition and two more fraudulent scenarios you need to know. Please share this post with friends, colleagues in the real… Read More
Welcoming Home Buyers to the ‘ber Months
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With temperatures hitting 100 degrees here in L.A. and 102 degrees in Los Olivos, it may not seem like we’re heading for fall but we are! And before you know it, we’ll be placing pumpkins outside doorsteps, then stringing holiday lights and toasting to the New Year. Wait… Read More