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All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

The Top Ten Reasons Escrows Fall Out

When I got into this business 35 years ago, my office couldn't help but notice that my escrows almost never fell out.  They were so impressed that they had me give a series of classes on the subject to the newer agents.  500+ escrows later, my escrows still almost never fall out.  What follows are the Cliff Notes on why that is, without giving away all my trade secrets. First, by way of general explanation, every contract provides a buyer contingency period...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

3701 Via Cardelina, PVE

This classic Valmonte home sits on a lovely, quiet corner on one and a half lots.  The house is a 2 bedroom 2 bath, well-maintained original 1947 home on only its second owner.  Asking $995,000, it sold in under 30 days. Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

Is It A Good Time to Buy? A Good Time To Sell?

I get these questions all the time.  This is one of those times when I can honestly say that it's a good time for either.  I know what you're thinking, but hear me out: If you're buying:  Interest rates have not been this low since the Earth cooled.  4%?  Are you kidding?  They've been low for a while now (tho not this low), and we've sort of gotten used to them.  When I got into this business in 1984 the best 30-year fixed rate loan was...Continue Reading!

All articles I’ve written on real estate for the last 10 or so years. Earlier than that, I’ll have to mail them to you

2110 Lincoln, Torrance

January, 2012:  This lovely condo in Old Torrance sold in less than a week.  I barely had time to get it on this site before it sold.  Why did it sell so fast?  The seller took my recommendations, it was realistically priced, the owner had it in immaculate condition (see pictures), and it was not a short sale or foreclosure.  2 bedrooms, 2 baths, high ceilings, private 2-car garage + storage room, laundry inside the unit, and convenient to schools, shopping, commuting. ...Continue Reading!