A Deep Dive into How Much Backyard Pools Actually Cost
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The days of spending $20,000 to put a pool on your property are long over. It now may cost at least that or more just to remodel an existing, older pool. Cost can vary wildly depending on: The depth of the new pool The length of the new pool… Read More
The Fall Home Maintenance Tips Nobody Really Talks About
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Whether you’re preparing your home for sale or preparing your home for a brand-new season, keeping up with maintenance will not only prevent a lot of future problems but will also save you money down the road. And home maintenance isn’t just important during a change of seasons. Read More
The Misconceptions about Pricing Your Home in a Low Inventory Market
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If there’s one word I’d use to describe the market right now it’d be funky. People are thinking they can ask whatever they want for their home because inventory is so tight and as a result, the good stuff is selling and the overpriced products are sitting around for a long,… Read More
Solar Systems: What to Know about Buying vs. Leasing For Your Home
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Solar systems are hot right now. And no, I don’t mean the planetary objects bound to the Sun by gravity. I mean actual residential solar systems – like solar kits, panels and stations to cost-effectively and energy-efficiently power your home. But before we dive into the practicality and… Read More
5 Trending Mid Century Modern Home Features Buyers Absolutely Love
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If there’s one home aesthetic that entices L.A. County buyers above all others, it’s mid century modern. Put a mid century modern home in good condition with a beautiful view or incredible location on the market, and it’ll sell immediately and for an unprecedented price. So, as these… Read More
Staying Safe While Selling Your Home
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Practical Tips and Precautions By Andrew Manning Spring selling season may have been a little late to RSVP to our real estate party but it’s on the way (new listings are coming) and with it comes fresh concerns about selling a home while keeping safety top of mind. … Read More
ADU Trends to Know
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By Andrew Manning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are gaining popularity absolutely everywhere but in urban and condensed neighborhoods, you’re likely to see ADUs in older homes. Usually, owners will convert garage space into a legal, permitted second unit on the property. Converted garage-style ADUs are fairly easy… Read More
Wait, What Is an ADU?
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By Andrew Manning We know ADU stands for “accessory dwelling unit” but when it comes to what that actually means, the next part can get a little tricky. You can get permitted and have a legal ADU on your property. You can also have a bonus room, a… Read More
The ABCs of ADUs
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By Andrew Manning On January 1, 2023, two bills took effect in California: AB-2221 and SB-897, and they’re both about accessory dwelling units, more affectionately known as ADUs. While ADUs have been a hot topic of real estate conversation for a while, this new legislation has once again… Read More
A.M. Trend Report: Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2023
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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… Read More