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High Rents, Limited Inventory and Low Interest Rates Encourage People to Search for a Home

High Rents, Limited Inventory and Low Interest Rates Encourage People to Search for a Home High rent prices are driving people to buy their first home. A Redfin survey reports that one in four homebuyers confirm that they decided to purchase a home because rent is becoming unaffordable. This number is up from November’s report,…

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March 8, 2016

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This Year Is Turning Out to Be a Good One When It Comes to Real Estate

The economic data is in from the beginning of the year, and it’s shaping out to be a good one. One of the main factors that affects growth in the housing market is job creation. In January 2016, although employment growth wasn’t what it was in 2015, more than 150,000 jobs were created. This number…

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March 2, 2016

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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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February 25, 2016

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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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February 16, 2016

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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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February 15, 2016

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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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February 9, 2016

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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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February 2, 2016

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Four Recent Real Estate Developments

Dealing with real estate requires a commitment to staying aware of the ever-changing market. This week, we learned a few tidbits that we'd like to share. 1. Don't Assume Your Water is Good The water supply in Flint, Michigan, has been found to contain high levels of lead, and a study by the Natural Resources…

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January 28, 2016

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L.A. County’s hottest ZIP Codes

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January 21, 2016

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Important Questions to Help You Determine if You’re Ready to Purchase a Home

Purchasing your own home is a wonderful achievement, but it's important that you're well informed before you make this decision. Answer these questions first. 1. How's your credit record? If you're dealing with a troubled credit history, then this may not be the best time to consider purchasing a home. A poor credit score may…

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January 21, 2016