Author: Michael

5 Challenges of Selling Your House in the Winter in Los Angeles

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Sellers face many challenges, from deciding which sales method suits their circumstances to when to list their house on the market. Winter can bring the need to change your approach to how you handle a variety of tasks.  If you’re selling your house in Los Angeles during this season, information about handling these tests of … Continued

What Homeowners in Los Angeles Can Expect During the Foreclosure Process

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If you’re concerned about your property going into foreclosure due to circumstances beyond your control, the optimum scenario would be to work with your lender for a resolution before things go any further. However, going through the foreclosure process can be made easier when homeowners understand what lies ahead, so read on as we explore … Continued

Why Inheriting a Home in Los Angeles Can Be a Hassle for Siblings

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When siblings inherit a home together, complications are apt to arise, so it’s wise to forearm yourself about how to deal with the possible issues or avoid them altogether. For example, dividing an estate among two or more siblings, especially at such a highly emotional time, can be challenging if there are disagreements or a … Continued

How to Quickly Sell Your Unwanted Investment Property in Los Angeles

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Sometimes plans don’t come to fruition, and investment property can become a burden, depleting your time and funds. If you’re holding an unwanted investment property, you can take steps to exit the property quickly. Likewise, if you’ve inherited real estate and it’s draining your wallet and wearing on you emotionally, as challenging as it may … Continued

Why it Pays to Quickly Sell Your Inherited Home in Los Angeles

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Unfortunately, while close friends or family members may have had the best intentions when they left their house to you, the reality doesn’t always work out favorably for the benefactor. Many who inherit a home have no interest in living on the property. For others, it’s too emotional for them to be in the house, … Continued

5 Tips for Running a Successful Vacation Property in Los Angeles

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Successful vacation properties offer real estate investors an exciting opportunity to earn high returns generating cash flow with the advantage of appreciation and advantages like tax deductions, steadily increasing your wealth. In addition, with the trend towards a hands-free vacation rental, vacation properties require much less time to manage. If you’re ready to learn more,  … Continued

Should You Sign a Trust Deed When Selling Your House in Los Angeles?

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With so much paperwork to sign and complicated terminology involved in the transaction at closing, it can be confusing to understand just who signs a trust deed and when. However, holding real estate in a revocable living trust comes with many benefits, including estate tax savings, protection from creditors and avoiding probate. So read on … Continued

3 Things You Can Do With a Bad Rental Property in Los Angeles

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Deciding what to do about the non-stop headaches when dealing with a bad rental property can take time and effort. If you are ready to cut your losses and sell the property, you have probably considered listing with a real estate agent. Besides the high agent fees and prep costs, the trouble with the listing … Continued

5 Tips for Selling Your Los Angeles House in the Current Market

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While real estate markets go through shifts and there is a cooling trend, the numbers show home prices are still rising, and the inventory of available homes is still low. Because of the law of supply and demand, the current market is still considered a seller’s market. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and … Continued

How to Sell Your Los Angeles House Fast, Even in a Slow Market

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If you’re concerned about how difficult it might be to sell your Los Angeles house quickly when there is a slow market, fear not; cash investors offer a quick, money-saving alternative to the traditional home sales process. So read on as we explore how to sell your Los Angeles house fast, even in a slow … Continued

How Investing in Los Angeles Real Estate Can Help Build Wealth for Your Family

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If you’re interested in building wealth, real estate should be among the assets you consider for many reasons. There are a variety of investment niches among the different sectors of the real estate market, and there’s an investment to fit nearly any budget. However, when developing your investment strategy, remember that education is key to … Continued

How to Avoid Repairs When Selling Your House in Los Angeles

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Home repairs. Those two words have the power to send shudders down the spines of homeowners, especially when it is time to sell. So often, these sellers list without knowing the depth of the repairs lurking below their roof, walls, and foundation surfaces. Instead, spending restless nights tossing and turning in fear and anticipation of … Continued

How to Sell Your House With Tenants in Los Angeles

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Exit strategies are necessary for the real estate investment business as a part of your overall strategy to realize the best returns on the investment when you purchase the property. Savvy investors, however, understand that they must maintain a constant vigil over the local market for upcoming changes or trends in real estate requiring an … Continued