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With 2022 nearly behind us and 2023 fast approaching, these are the trends you should keep an eye on as we enter the new year … and a new market.  More Realistic Asking Prices In 2022, sellers with unrealistic asking prices came down to reality as savvy buyers were… Read More

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The L.A. voters have spoken and Proposition ULA (also known as the “Mansion Tax”) is a go. The levy, supported by 58% of Los Angeles voters, puts a tax on property sales between $5 million and $10 million, and is estimated by L.A. lawmakers to raise between $600 million… Read More

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By Reese Jones Millennials are the most dominant homebuyers in the U.S., and they’re calling the shots when it comes to real estate trends. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports that millennials, the generation born from 1981 to 1998, made up 43% of all U.S. homebuyers last year. Read More

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The holiday season is here and I’ve put together a comprehensive list of some of my favorite gifts for every person in your life! From skin care to doggie baked goods, this guide is your ticket to an extraordinary holiday season! A.M.-Gift-Guide-Holidays-2022Download… Read More

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I am not a big fan of jumping on bandwagons (unless that wagon happens to be luxuriously wrapped in soft velvet and ambles along the Southern California coastline during a beautiful wintry sunset) but for now, let’s jump. There are a few topics everyone’s been talking about lately (interest… Read More

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It’s not the most talked-about topic in real estate but it’s one of the most important: insurance. When you have a loan, you must have homeowners insurance that covers the cost of rebuilding the house in case of an unexpected emergency like an earthquake or a fire. This insurance… Read More

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In today’s real estate market, “interest rates” has become something of a dirty term. The truth is, interest rates shouldn’t be the deciding factor in your buying or selling decisions. You date the rate but marry the home anyway, so don’t let rates stop you from realizing your real… Read More

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You’ve heard the often-repeated line: Interest rates are STILL at historic lows. But there’s a reason real estate agents are repeating this catchy mantra; it’s true! Don’t get me started on that party we held back in the day to celebrate interest rates falling to 10% … Even so,… Read More