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For the first time in many years the Homeowners Mortgage Interest Deduction is vulnerable. For many years it was always considered a “sacred cow”.  That  is no longer the case. With the fiscal “cliff” approaching, everything is on the table. […]

Rounded forms and curvilinear shapes are beginning to dominate the most expensive custom architectural residential designs like this beauty listed for Sale in the Doheny Estates area of Los Angeles for 15 million. Construction costs are much higher when you […]

California State Law prohibits cities from requiring a property owner to Rent if he wants to Sell. That is often the heart of the issue when developers in cities like West Hollywood want to build Condo Units For Sale instead of Apartments to […]

Often when holiday season approaches- “the season of giving”- people get relaxed about their home security. Don’t do it- ‘cause burglars are very busy this time of year. The season of hospitality and at-home entertaining should not extend to whose […]

A Buyer will overlook many shortcomings in a property if he sees a fabulous Bathroom. Never underestimate the importance of that space. Newest trend is clear glass tubs like this beauty by Omvivo.  Statistics that researched products specified by top designers […]

Inventory is LOW again in most desirable Los Angeles/Westside neighborhoods, so multiple offers have become fairly common again. So what does that mean- really? Just  that  more than one person is interested in the same property  at the same time!   So what? […]

Flood Insurance is available to Homeowners & Tenants through a National Flood Insurance Program. It keeps rates resonable,  but it is not all-encompassing. What you may not realize is that when you go to make a Claim, you will need […]

It’s true that inventory is low in many Los Angeles Westside neighborhoods. In Mount Olympus right now there are only TWO  listings priced below TWO million dollars. That condition often results in multiple offers. But don’t let that stop you from pursuing […]