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I have seen many Real Estate Agents out there in the blogosphere with Tips for Sellers and Buyers of Real Estate in Los Angeles. I personally would like to state that I am vehemently against this practice and I will tell you why below... I research the properties, I pay for the MLS access, I drive the clients around in my car with gas that I paid for, I write the contracts and monitor the performance of both sides to make sure all timelines are met, I recommend professional service people lik... Read Full Post

Being a Los Angeles landlord is both rewarding and challenging since property owners must strictly adhere to the regulations set forth in the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). RSO places restrictions on rent increases and even limits the circumstances under which landlords may legally evict their tenants. Knowing when it is justifiable to evict a tenant is important to property owners. In a perfect world, we always would have perfect tenants- tenants who consistently pay their rent on time,... Read Full Post

Ever had a buyer that came to you and only wanted to buy "a deal". Their expectations were somewhat unrealistic but as a positive thinking salesperson you eagerly take on the challenge, you search for days/weeks/months then find them a property that fits their criteria exactly, in the best neighborhood in town, the exact lot size and architectural style that the client wanted and is the lowest priced active listing in a 3 mile radius. You call the client to see the property even this pickiest... Read Full Post

Away from the hustle-and-bustle of Los Angeles, the city of Long Beach offers a variety of neighborhoods for potential property buyers. All of them are close to the city’s four miles of shoreline. Long Beach is located east of San Pedro and west of Seal Beach. Besides the close-knit residential enclaves, Long Beach offers plenty of recreation, including Aquarium of the Pacific, the annual Grand Prix race, the Long Beach marathon and Rainbow Harbor shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy free... Read Full Post

The city has good schools, great shopping and a wide variety of recreational activities. Many of its schools score high on the state’s Academic Performance Index. Furthermore, the city is home to one of the region’s largest malls in the Del Amo Fashion Center. The city provides plenty of fun by running 47 parks and scheduled activities throughout the year. Torrance homes range from simple entry level homes on its eastern Harbor Gateway region to multi-million dollar beach front property w... Read Full Post

Hip Hop group, N.W.A.’s 1988 album, “Straight Out of Compton,” paved a path for dozens of gangster rappers who popularized the idea that Compton was filled with crime and danger. While their musical talents were widely applauded, the rappers did not portend what would happen to Compton Property. The city of Compton has had a troubled past but in recent years much has changed. In 2006 Compton was declared an Enterprise zone and the entrance to the city which was for years a refuge for ho... Read Full Post

Norwalk is filled with surprises, facilities, activities and a sense of community that often surprise outsiders. These elements - community activities like the annual September 16th festival, ethnic eateries, a city boxing ring, skatepark and nature center, make Norwalk real estate somewhat of a diamond-in-the-rough. So many people in the city work together to make sure Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus get to greet children each year from their sleigh. And year-round, there’s a citywide push to k... Read Full Post

More than eighty years ago, a developer drew buyers to South Gate by picking them up on a bus from different points in Southern California. These days, the draw to the city isn’t a bus, but rather the strong Latin American immigrant culture. Ninety-two percent of South Gate is Latino; only 13 percent of its residents speak English at home. South Gate, which derived its name because of its relative position to Los Angeles, continues to welcome newly-arrived residents. South Gate homes for sa... Read Full Post

Imagine living in a city packed with so many shopping options that you’d never have to leave to buy just about anything. The city of Lakewood home of the Lakewood Center, one of Southern California’s largest regional malls and other retail outlets affords its residents that opportunity. Check out this shot of the Lakewood Center from 1950!!! A restaurant row on Candlewood Avenue and numerous movie theaters create options for owners of Lakewood homes. The city also hosts one of the largest... Read Full Post

"Carpe Diem" For some this means "Do your homework", for others it means "I have a license to rip you off and its your job to protect yourself against my evil, unethical and immoral ways" So many shady operators out there, and thanks to the internet they are all just one url into your web browser away. Since the REW community has IMH[brown-nosing]O some of the most savy internet professionals in the world I wanted to make this post to hopefully open up a discussion that others could reference... Read Full Post