Four Things to Consider When Making the Decision to Live in the City or the Suburbs

When it's time to make a move, the decision to relocate to either the city or the suburbs can be a difficult one. There are pros and cons for each, and these few facts may help you make the wisest choice. 1. Your Home's Worth Unless your planning to move for the last time, you…

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Can a homeowner association shift repair costs to owners?

People who buy condos reap numerous benefits that are not available to traditional homeowners. Condo owners, for example, enjoy professional maintenance and repair services that alleviate much of the upkeep costs that homeowners must tackle on their own. However, despite many of their maintenance costs being covered by the homeowners' association or by the property…

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South Bay Magazine | Alison Clay-Duboff, Real Estate Insider

Realtor Alison Clay-Duboff, owner of Salty Water Properties, Inc., represents buyers and sellers across Los Angeles. She is in the top 10% of RE/MAX Estate Properties agents and has worked in the industry for almost 10 years. Alison is a graduate of George Washington University and the American University of Paris, France. Read more here

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Homes Near Whole Foods May Have Higher Home Values

Everyone wants to retain a high home value, and location plays a key role. Although not many people would imagine living next to a specialty grocery store makes a difference, Zillow uncovered homes near Whole Foods and Trader Joe's have the highest values. This phenomenon is linked to " The Starbucks Effect." During the time…

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Are First-Time Homebuyers the New Privileged Class?

Buying a home used to be a given. After high school, you went to college and got a job. Maybe you got married. Then you smiled for the camera in front of the “sold” sign on the front lawn of your charming starter home. Today’s young people don’t necessarily have that expectation. People who are buying…

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