With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes.
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You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today.
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During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Now, forecasters are saying the worst is over and it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as they originally projected.
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On November 8th, Angelinos voted on Initiative Ordinance ULA (United to House LA). Also known as Measure ULA or “the Mansion Tax”, the measure asked L.A. voters to fund and authorize affordable housing programs and resources for tenants at risk of homelessness. Here are some brief facts…
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We are excited to welcome Adam Glick to the Bellet/Grakal team as a partner. Adam is an extraordinary person. He has a kind and caring spirit. He possesses a vast knowledge of real estate markets and has keen insight on what is happening next. We are excited to be working with him.
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We love a good hardware store. We're not talking about the big-box stores with people who barely know a wing nut from a molly bolt...we're talking about the small, locally-owned places where you meet neighbors and get real, knowledgeable, expert advice.
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What do we do in our spare time that helps us do our jobs as real estate agents? When anyone asks us or any other agent that, we always have a little giggle because there is very little time to spare when you work as a real estate agent. Even when we are taking time out, we never stop thinking about real estate and how we can help our clients.
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If you are a buyer and are interested in a particular neighborhood or small part of town, there's a good possibility that something is secretly for sale. We have connections with agents all over town and can help find the property that is perfect for you, even if it is highly confidential.
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Are you thinking about jumping in to the rental property business? You're not alone. We field questions on this subject on a regular basis. If you have the right team members in your corner, your rental properties should run like a well-oiled machine.
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When you are selling your home, there are so many things to do in order to get it ready BEFORE we can put it on the market. In short, we do those things for you. We're at your service in everything you need to sell your home.
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We've had clients who loved their house, but weren't wild about the pool in the back yard. Their kids were grown and they would have rather had a yard to entertain than a pool. In fact, the only member of their family that actually used the pool was their dog. So, we looked up the pros and cons, and the possible costs of removing their pool.
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An Estate Sale is a way of liquidating the belongings of a family or estate. More than a garage or yard sale, they are generally held when someone is in need of a way to sell items due to downsizing, moving, divorce, bankruptcy, death, or simply redecorating.
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You may have heard that buying a FSBO home or selling on your own is easy and can save you money if you do it without a Realtor®, however, you should understand why it’s best to have a real estate agent in your corner to avoid the serious pitfalls that can occur. Here are some key reasons why it’s in your best interest to work through a licensed real estate agent.
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Marketing your home is much more than just placing it on the MLS and putting a sign in your yard. There is a lot that goes into the process of getting the word out about your house and a team of trusted experts that help us. We have three phases of the marketing process: Marketing Preparation, Marketing Execution, and Marketing Conclusion.
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A clean offer means that it has few contingencies, which are certain conditions that must be met in order for the sale to go through. Typical home purchase contract contingencies include financing, inspections and the sale of another home.
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Statistics show that hiring a realtor is advantageous. Statistics show that realtors net 25% more on average on a sale than a FSBO. Here are 10 of the many things we do to help you sell your home…
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Agents have a long list of things they do from the start of a real estate transaction to closing of escrow. Here are just 10 of the things that we do for buyers:
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The one thing people have been asking us lately is, "How has the pandemic affected your business?"
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