How often do we drive around our neighborhoods and see trees just hanging with fruit? Do these trees ever get harvested by more than the squirrels or passersby on the sidewalk? As a citrus (truth be told, grapefruit) fanatic, I often wonder... So, a few years ago, I decided to find out. In my own neighborhood, I had been viewing lovely grapefruit and pomegranate trees that never seemed to have...
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May 19, 2013 What type of rapport should clients expect to have with their Realtor? I think the more helpful question is, “Have you found a Realtor who understands your needs?” There are so many different types of transactions in real estate for which a Realtor can provide much needed guidance, assistance and representation. However, I find I MUST learn about each of my clients individually...
Do you want an edge on getting a distressed property? How about considering a HUD home? If you have tried time and again to buy a fixer or distressed property, and you’re looking for another angle, this might be it. Only agents who are HUD Certified can submit offers on HUD homes. So finding a HUD Certified agent can gain you access to homes other agents cannot submit offers on… There is a...
Well, now what do you do? You were worried about the market, so didn't jump in at the bottom. You wanted to wait and see what happened. So, here we are. The market is on the rise again. How long should one wait to jump on the train, jump off the fence? I say, "Dive in!" I still believe short sales are one place you may still find equity. But investors are on the prowl too. So be prepared...
REDFIN, a prominent real estate website, says Highland Park is nation's hottest up-and-coming neighborhood A recent Redfin survey named Highland Park the No. 1 hottest up-and-coming neighborhood in the country. Four other neighborhoods in the L.A. area also made the list. Read the full story: https://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/06/10/32165/the-next-silverlake-a-look-at-up-and-coming-socal/ , ....
You may have heard the terms “buyers market” and “sellers market” used in the media or by real estate agents and wonder what they mean and how it effects you. In a buyers market the one doing the buying has the power because they have the ability to make a purchase at a time when there are more people selling than there are people buying. In this type of housing market the buyer is in the...
Are you still thinking of buying a home for the first time? Consider the financial benefits below in addition to all the factors that you would consider before buying a home. As you work through these thoughts, this would be a perfect time to reach out and talk out loud your thoughts with a realtor you can trust. Ron Takeuchi 626-808-8430...
A neighborhood is what you make of it and it is more than what you can read in a listing. Sidewalks, schools, parks and convenient access to freeways and shopping are the physical ways to describe a neighborhood. But the things that don’t appear in a listing are the people and the experiences that you bring to the location you will call home. Community is something you can work to...
NELA has an art walk and for those of you who are just starting to learn about North East Los Angeles (AKA NELA) this is a great opportunity to check out this up and coming area of Los Angeles which includes (but is not limited to) Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Mountain Washington. Town Square agents know these neighborhoods well and if you like to learn more about the real estate market here we would...