Alternate Realities in Real Estate Right Now
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The Los Angeles County market is a tale of alternate realities. On one side you have the seller, who in many cases is stuck in a quixotic – but unrealistic – dream that prices haven’t changed since the surges of 2021 and 2022. Then, on the other side, you’ve… Read More
Four Hot Topics for the Fall Real Estate Season
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We all know the most popular, prevailing question in real estate is always “How’s the market?” but the conversation is a little more niche right now, especially here in Southern California. Specifically, there are four topics I keep hearing over and over, so I wanted to provide some updates… Read More
Pricing, Interest Rates & Inventory: A Seller’s Perspective
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I’ve written before about interest rates going up and prices fluctuating. Now, as we circle the 8% mark for interest rates – still historically low but an unprecedented high for recent years – it’s critical to take note of how these factors are slowing down the market and making… Read More
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
Recipe: Andrew’s Summer Brunch French Toast
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This French toast recipe is delightful. It’s the perfect meal for a sunshine-y summer brunch, paired with a cool mimosa and the best kind of company – your friends and family! I like to use bread from the farmers’ market and top with seasonal fruit like apricots, blueberries… 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
For Lease in Los Olivos: Wine Country Retreat with Impeccable Style and Casual Comfort
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Wine, dine and relax! Located four blocks from downtown Los Olivos, California, this Wine Country Retreat is the perfect getaway for creating an unforgettable vacation. Situated on nearly an acre in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley, this single story ranch-style home has both sophistication and a relaxed… Read More