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A quickly remodeled home needs to be scrutinized very carefully. In the City of Los Angeles, with all of the delays presented by the Department of Building  & Safety, [LADBS] it is extremely difficult to  present plans for approval, finalize them, […]

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Rainstorms are a Buyer’s best friend! There’s no better way to find out about the condition of a roof, adequate drainage,  window seals,  door gaps, etc . than  during a storm. You can easily see for yourself what an inspector […]

To the dismay of many residential Buyers, particularly in Los Angeles Westside neighborhoods, almost any desirable listing under 1.8 will have multiple offers in the first week of showings.     Buyers who get bogged down by their perceived lack of power […]

In the world of Los Angeles Real Estate transactions, everyroperty must comply with mandatory laws related to water compliance and several other safety matters upon transfer. These are spelled out specifically in a variety of statutes, and are commonly known […]

Th This magnificent contemporary  was built in Peru- A total exploration of  legendary contemporary residential design. See more at:  http://architizer.com/projects/a-house-forever/

When you are considering your choices for a residential purchase, please remember that the appreciation value of your purchase is the LAND! The ” improvements”- aka house, pool, garage, fences & gates- will always depreciate. It’s the Land that protects your […]

Want a fast, painless way to update the look of your home? Try changing your light fixtures. So many choices in all price ranges. Opulence and heavy-handed is out. Streamlined and simple is trendy & current. Can be accomplished in […]

DSellers Take Note: Despite low inventory in many neighborhoods, overpriced listings are still being ignored. For every property you see that goes into escrow in 3 weeks time- or less- there are just as many sitting on the market for […]