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If privacy and peacefulness is what you are looking for, then you will enjoy this lovely 3 bedroom/ 4 bath home located in the Wrightwood Estates in the Studio City hills. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a sparkling pool and grassy backyard, perfect for entertaining. Close to Mulholland and conveniently located, you are a short drive to either side of the hill. Stainless steel appliances, cozy and wood burning fireplace. … [Read more...]
Remember to pay your property tax! The second installment was due on February the 1st and if not paid, it becomes delinquent on April the 10th. For more information, consult the Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal. … [Read more...]
Though December 31st 2011, I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice for any of your friends, relatives or co-workers that you refer to me who is interested either buying or selling a house, or a condo or income property in Los Angeles: from Silverlake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, or Hancock Park all the way to West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, and Century City to Westwood, Brentwood, or Santa Monica and the Palisades. And, I will also donate an additional $500 upon the successful … [Read more...]
From now though December 31st 2011, I will donate $100 to the charity of your choice for any of your friends or relatives that you refer to me who is interested either buying or selling a house, or a condo or income property in Los Angeles: from Silverlake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, or Hancock Park all the way to West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, and Century City to Westwood, Brentwood, or Santa Monica and the Palisades. And, I will also donate an additional $500 upon the successful … [Read more...]
Congress Votes to Increase FHA Loan Limits Working in concert to meet a tight deadline, Congress and the White House have raised the FHA loan limit in high-cost real estate markets, making it easier to obtain an FHA loan on properties up to $729,750*. Following passing votes in the House of Representatives and Senate, President Obama signed HR 2112, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, into law, renewing the expired higher loan limits for Federal Housing … [Read more...]
I just closed escrow today representing a wonderful family who just bought a beautiful house in very cute neighborhood, near Fairfax and 8th street. It wasn't an easy deal but I couldn't be any happier for them! They are going to be very happy there! And I also just got a new listing contract signed today: a great 3bd house in Silverlake with its own music studio, and beautiful views of the Reservoir! It couldn't happen at a better time, on the eve on Rosh Hashana, so of course it's … [Read more...]
What we are talking about here are the limits of the so-called "conforming loans". These are loans that are backed by Federal Government entities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and which make up the majority of real estate loans in the US. Conforming loans offer lower percentage interest rates by approximately 1/4% to 3/4% and allow down payments below 20%, typically 10%. Back in 2008, when the American housing market was at its worse, Congress … [Read more...]
This morning I got contacted by a new potential client who is about to embark on the important project of buying a new home in Los Angeles and she asked me the following question: "There are so many agents in this town, why should I only commit to one?" That's a fair question and this was my answer to her: Dear Stella, Thank you for your great question! Let me explain why you should work exclusively with only one real estate agent at a time: 99% of the properties that are on the … [Read more...]
A new client asked me the following questions: Michel, now that we can access all the information that we need about properties for sale in Los Angeles, why should I use you as my agent? May I can call the seller's agent directly and get a better deal? what do you think? And tell me what is the risk if any? Well John, I am so glad you asked me that question, because I actually love answering it! ;) First of you have to understand how the payment of real estate commission process works. … [Read more...]
Our first Real Estate Buyer presentation held at our brand new office on Sunset Blvd at the Directors Guild building was a great success!! Dorain Williams of Prospect Mortgage did a fantastic job at explain the current state of the lending market and many guest said they were happily surprise to learn that there are so many other options to obtain a loan, besides a 20% minimum down payment! The dozen guest who attended also learned a lot of very valuable information about the entire … [Read more...]
If privacy and peacefulness is what you are looking for, then you will enjoy this lovely 3 bedroom/ 4 bath home located in the Wrightwood Estates in … [Read More...]
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