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A Los Angeles real estate broker specializing in absentee owners and out-of-town buyers. If you are not local to Los Angeles, or near the property in question, you need someone to act as your right hand throughout the process. That is where I come in. Just sit back and relax! You are in very capable hands.

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2010 

Make sure you all catch a glimpse of the Ryder Cup opening tomorrow.Why? It's in my home town of Newport, South Wales.The Celtic Manor is a 5-star resort, yes we do have them in South Wales. I never got to go there but my parents did on special occasions.
09/30/2010
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) is going on the road to help people avoid foreclosure.The latest event is happening now at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  The purpose is to help people reduce their mortgages to 2-3%.NACA has been traveling across the county and attra...
09/30/2010
There is a new listing at The Churchill on the Wilshire Corridor.  This is a 1 bed 1 bath, 1,080 sq. ft. unit on the 9th floor for $439,000.5 units have sold over the past year for a median price of $485,000.  Average days on the market were 68. There is one unit under contract. There is a total...
09/30/2010
Gene has given us another extremely well written post to ponder.  This should provide some ideas for those of you wondering about the best use of your money.  As Gene suggests, discuss the possibility of buying down your mortgage with your financial planner.    Cash in Refinance.  Nothin' New.  N...
09/29/2010
If you ever had any doubts about home ownership fueled by all the negative press going around, Claudette puts together some excellent reasons to reconsider.A recent cover of Time Magazine featured the phrase, "Rethinking Homeownership" and dwelled on the downside of owning a home since we have be...
09/28/2010
Wonder why now is a great time to buy.  Look at the history of mortgage rates as put together by Doug and Gloria.  Look at the 15 year fixed right now as compared to the 30 year fixed in 1981!A History of The Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate & Why NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY OR REFINANCE!Prior to the 1930...
09/28/2010
There was not much movement on Wilshire Corridor homes this past week. No new listings, no price reductions and no sales. There are 115 units on the market with average days on the market at 147.With more than 3 years of inventory on the Wilshire Corridor, this is an area in which buyers should ...
09/28/2010
One minute I am complaining we don't have a summer.  Next, that it's too hot.  But the heat complaint was short-lived because we actually didn't have a summer in Los Angeles.Now it is beyond ridiculous.  108 near the beach on September 27th.  113 downtown L.A. is the HOTTEST EVER RECORDED there. ...
09/27/2010
This is great information to consider.  I would certainly recommend having a plumber do a video scan of the lateral sewer lines if there is the slightest doubt about tree root intrusion. The lateral sewer linesare YOUR responsibility, not the city's I received an email this morning from a person ...
09/27/2010
A unit has come back on the market at Park Place in Century City. It is a 2 bed 2.5 bath 1,674 sq. ft. unit for $699,000.  HOA dues are $815 a month.  The unit comes with a tenant through October 2011.  If you are willing to wait for one year or looking for an investment, this might not be a bad...
09/27/2010
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Are you buying a home in the Los Angeles area? Are you selling a home? Do you know the market right now? In a strong sellers' market like today, if you are in the process of buying a home you will need someone to help you stand out from your competition and become the successful bidder. If you are a seller the sifting through all the offers you will be receiving can be a confusing process. And especially if you are an absentee owner or out-of-town buyer that process can be extremely difficult. That is where I excel. I am here when you cannot be and offer a personalized service which will hopefully relieve much of the stress involved in the most important transaction of your life. Sit back, relax, and let me do the work.