The Real Deal About Real Estate.........Really

Hey ActiveRain Peeps, someone needs our help....... For those of you that may not know, Kokku.org is a charitable foundation that I founded earlier this year.  You can read all about Kokku at www.kokku.orgKokku.org has a new recipient this month who needs our help. Bonnie Gordon is 69 years old a...

Personal Property:  The MLS is NOT the contract!  Argh!!Personal Property is an issue that almost always comes up during a real estate transaction.  In the easiest definition of terms, "personal property" would be anything that is not permanently attached to the home.Some typical examples of that...

What?! I owe my Mom a referral fee?  She's bullying me on the split!Just kidding.My Mom wouldn't beat on anyone.  Well, I take that back.  She may beat on me if I don't call her often enough!I have a new listing that I got into escrow within a week.  We ended up with 8 offers on the property!How ...

Valley Village - Average Home Sales Prices - 3 Years RunningValley Village is one of the most unique cities in the Central San Fernando Valley.  It often gets confused with it's adjoining neighboring cities - Studio City and North Hollywood.  If you are looking for homes that are within close pro...

Our Non-Profit Charitable Foundation is up and running! - Kokku.orgWe did it folks!  Kokku.org is now up and running!Articles of Incorporation have been filed, 501(c) status has been approved by the IRS, bank accounts and credit card processing is set up, and the website and mobile website are up...

 Social Media:  WTF am I supposed to do with it? I hear it all the time from agents:  Do I need a separate business page on Facebook?  Do I post business matters on my timeline?  Do I tweet about business, or personal matters, or both?Here's my suggestion about social media strategy as an agent: ...

Burbank - Average Home Sales Prices - 3 Years RunningBurbank is one of those cities that have a high demand due to it's proximity to the entertainment industry, namely the television and film studios.  Burbank homes tend to not only hold their value extremely well, but have the greatest potential...

Studio City - Average Home Sale Prices - 3 year runningStudio City is one of those cities that have a high demand due to it's proximity to the entertainment industry, namely the television and film studios.  Studio City homes tend to not only hold their value extremely well, but have the greatest...

$399,000, 3Bd/2Ba Single Family House, 1244 sqft.    Ralph Gorgoglione / Richard Ruggaber | John Aaroe Group | 800-591-6121ralphgorgoglione@gmail.com | 8752 Aldrich St, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Charming 3-Bedroom Traditional with Guest Unit - $399,000 3Bd/2Ba Single Family House   $399,000 Year Bui...

Another successfully closed ActiveRain referral transaction!I referred a somewhat difficult short sale listing in Arizona to fellow ActiveRain member Kat SharrockIt was a rural property located in an area with an extremely seasonal buying period.  This was from a personal referral that was the fa...