Pre-approval is one of the first steps in your homebuying journey. Before you go out and begin looking at homes, it’s important to get pre-approved by a lender. But what is being “pre-approved”? And why do you need it? What Is a Pre-approval? A pre-approval is a step in the mortgage process that occurs before you apply for a loan. In a pre-approval, the lender tells you which types of loans you...

An update on our Little Beast Van, through the years. For those of you who may not know what or who is our Little Beast Van, then here's a little intro. Our Little Beast is a classic 1952 International Harvester Metro Van. This classic car brings a great deal of character and personality to our agency. It is the rolling symbol of our company that represents our independence, impact and...

Sharing the best tips to prepare yourself for the CA real estate exam. If your goal is to become the next prospective agent or broker in your city, then the first step to getting your license is to pass the exam in your state. The California real estate exam is challenging to the least but with the right preparation you can pass it on your first try. We are going to share some tips to make this...

Sharing the best Winter experiences in Los Angeles, 2021   Winter season is in full effect and Los Angeles definitely knows how to bring out the decorations and host amazing attractions for the family.   Dodgers Holiday Fest 1000 Vin Scully Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012   The LA Dodgers bring some lights, fun, and ice skating to the newly-renovated Centerfield Plaza. This is their...

If you’re an Angeleno then you definitely recognize the iconic city that we live in, yet this city has a sinister side to it as well. As Halloween finally approaches this weekend, we round up the 10 locations that served as the base of various legendary horror films.  The Myers House - Halloween (1978) 1000 Mission St, South Pasadena CA   Famously known and frequently visited home here in...

Sharing the best Halloween experiences in Los Angeles, 2021 Fall has just arrived and so has the month of October; which means sweater weather is in full effect as well as getting into the spirit of Halloween. If you're ready to enjoy all your classic scary movies or if you are in the mood for a spooky experience, we got you covered. In this blog post we share the best theme parks and immersive events...

Some of you are wondering what exactly to get into this Labor day weekend? As we all know, it lands on Sept. 6 which means Monday is off. No work for adults (hopefully for some of you) and also no school for children and young teens. So, what to do with this 3 day weekend? If you are not hosting anything at the comfort of your home or have an invite anywhere else, or even looking to plan something with...

Southern California’s real estate market hit another historic peak in June, home prices are taking off to another all-time high. According to the Data by data firm DQNews, June’s median home price of $680,000 tops the previous record of $667,000. This represents a 22.5% increase from June 2020 when the market in the six-county region slowed significantly as sellers pulled homes off the market because...

The city of Pasadena will align with newly-issued state guidelines that will allow people vaccinated for COVID-19 to go without masks in most situations beginning next Tuesday. Masks will still be required: On public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares) and in transportation hubs (examples: airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, seaport...

Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions that you will ever make in your life. When buying a house, there are a number of questions that you will want to ask before submitting an offer and signing the papers to purchase it. These questions will allow you to get more vital information about the home, the process, and what you can expect once owning it. 1. What is My Total...