The square footage of your home

A house that jingles roomy and spacious online may actually have 800 of its square feet in an enclosed patio. EekkK, what does that mean? It is not unusual for a home in the Los Angeles Metro area to have converted garages and patio spaces but Buyers are often confused at the square footage difference […]

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Thinking of selling your home?

To determine if you should sell your home, consider life circumstances, but also your financial situation like the amount of equity you have in your home, your ability to afford a new home, and all of the costs of selling Talk to your Realtor to understand your local housing market and how trends can influence […]

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Financing your Closing Costs

When you’re buying a home, its almost a given to budget in your down payment for the home but Closing Costs is one of the things you have to factor in as well. The typical homebuyer will spend between 2% and 5% of the purchase price on their Closing Costs. Here are a few ways […]

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Parents rescue for housing assistance

There are many good reasons for a parent to help a child purchase a home. Parental assistance can help a child settle down faster than he or she might be able to on his or her own. While some parents speculate that helping a child purchase a house will only make the child more dependent, […]

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Taxes & Tax Returns

The IRS is now accepting tax returns! If you have bought or sold a home in 2018, please ask your Realtor for your Final Settlement statement as you may need that form when filing for your 2018 taxes. As a precaution, there are many fraudulent people out there who are actively seeking out taxpayer information. […]

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