What Is the ‘Death Tax’ and Why Should You Care?
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What is the 'Death Tax' and what does it mean for properties in California ... and you? Read More
8 Ways to Enhance Small Spaces in Your Home
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One of the very first things I tell my clients after they say, “OK, we’re ready to put our home on the market,” is: declutter your spaces. Thinning out crowded, cluttered spaces creates more room, giving the appearance that a kitchen is bigger or a living room is… Read More
Buyers Are Back But What Does that Mean for You?
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Lower interest rates have brought buyers back into the Los Angeles real estate market. But what does this mean for you? Read More
When Is the Right Time to Enter the Market in 2024?
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Every year around this time, in my 30+ years in business, I get the same question from my clients: “When is the right time to put my house on the market?” The truth is, 2024 is no different than any other year except for the fact that interest… Read More
What to Expect from the 2024 Real Estate Market
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I don’t own a crystal ball – but how fun would that be? – and even if I somehow found one at a mysterious crystal ball shop in Encino, it’d do me no good. Almost all predictions about the real estate market were shattered with the pandemic. The truth… Read More
What Does ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Really Mean?
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By Andrew Manning It’s officially the holiday season, so it makes sense we’d be talking about “homes for the holidays” right now. I’ve written before about why now is a fantastic time to buy (less competition, serious sellers, faster closings) but I want to really dive into what… Read More
Why Homes in Sparkling Condition Sell Faster
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I was recently listening to this interview about Mariah Carey’s ubiquitous holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas.” I learned that the iconic songstress has made more than $70 on the jingle – with about $3 million more each holiday season – since it was released in 1994. … Read More
Are the Holidays a Good Time to Buy a House?
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Despite what real estate lore might tell you, in my experience, the holiday season is a great time to buy a house. Here’s why: For buyers, you often have time off during the holiday season to really focus on finding the house you want, or your schedule lightens… Read More
Interest Rates: Higher for Longer but Pricing Matters Most
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Interest rates have been quite the hot topic for a while now, and it was no surprise they took center stage at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties LUX event in Ojai, California last week. At the conference, the always-incredible, wise and worldly Steven Thomas, renowned economist of Reports… Read More
What Does a Listing Agent Do?
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If you haven’t worked with a listing agent before or if you’re thinking about selling your home and wondering about the expectations you should set for your listing agent, here are a few key takeaways to understand that I’ve gleaned in 30+ years as a listing agent in my… Read More