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My new motto: Stay calm and sell on! It’s officially what I call the ‘new norm’ for real estate and here’s how we can all win: Let’s promote calm amid the chaos. Buyers and sellers can sense trepidation and the most important thing is to remain calm and confident that… Read More

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Luxury homes today, especially new construction luxury homes, are built to resemble resort-style residences. They’re escapes, destinations, villas, a paradise found just inside – or slightly beyond – your own front door. Let’s discuss the most popular wellness features and indulgences you’ll find in many high-end homes:  Gym Luxury properties… Read More

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With the Olympics now over, I thought this week I’d share how to get your home to the finish line! Of course, you’ve got to get through the quarterfinals (escrow), the semifinals (contingency removals) to make it to the finals … closing. While this process was always straightforward (at least from the… Read More

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On July 24th, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) made new forms available to help real estate professionals, buyers and sellers navigate what I call “the new normal” of real estate. In a companywide Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties meeting with C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel Gov Hutchinson, our brokerage was introduced to… Read More

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It’s no secret that supply and demand is the bread and butter of the housing market. Recently, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR), noted that the current housing market is at an interesting juncture, with rising inventory but lower buyer demand. Even as more… Read More

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In the world of L.A. real estate, Encino is the new celebrity hot spot. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s a beautiful, quiet neighborhood with lots of parks, restaurants, outdoor activities and spectacular San Fernando Valley views. (And no, I’m not saying all this because I live there!) Take for… Read More

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Topanga Canyon has been closed since March 11 due to a massive landslide at postmile 1.8 on Route 27, covering part of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. With safety risks like cracked boulders and unstable hillside posing major threats to clean-up crews, authorities say the area will likely not be cleared until… Read More