Use our experience when purchasing a home with multiple offers… Your Library Square neighbor/realtor has been busy selling homes. I recently sold a listing in Sherman Oaks at 15429 La Maida Street. This home was a fixer and was very close to the 405 Freeway. The market dictated at $470,000 sales price and the work… Read More
Existing single-family home sales thruout the San Fernando Valley increased 15.5 percent during June, according to the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. This marks the 12th month in a row that number of sales was higher than the prior year. A total of 775 homes changed owners during June compared to 671 in June 2008… Read More
This is an interesting video that is primarily aimed at Real Estate Agents but is very informational for the consumer as well. I am actually pleased that the Zillow organization itself realizes the limitations of their system. To view the whole web page go to: Zillow Zestimate As the video states, it is a great tool… Read More
How to Appeal Your Los Angeles County Property Tax Bill With the recent decline in real estate values, now may be the time to appeal your property tax bill! We are experiencing significant declines in property values throughout the Los Angeles Area. That means it may be possible for you to get an adjustment on your… Read More
A typical day living in wonderful Library Square. Start your day walking your dog to Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park. So many things to do at the park: swim, tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, walk or jog. After visiting the park, take a shower and walk to your favorite café for lunch. You have endless… Read More
What is all the Fuss about Loan Modifications Economic hard times have hit, and hit hard. That is not a news flash. -home values have dropped drastically -homeowners cannot sell for what they owe when hard times hit -the terms of an adjustable, or reset mortgage are now so high that the owner cannot afford… Read More
It seems that every time I turn on the radio or television I get bombarded with advertisements touting another company who claims they can help homeowners who are behind on their payments or even those who just have a “bad” deal by current standards. One such commercial even has President Obama speaking about the stimulus… Read More
It is rumored that every month LAPD Senior Lead Officer George Aguilar takes a look at his area’s traffic patterns and behaviors and focuses enforcement on one issue. Sometimes he undertakes pedestrian crosswalk stings along Ventura Blvd., catching drivers who ignore those walking across the street, and enforcement on the various no left turn signs on Van… Read More
Don’t get caught relying on old habits when taking a parking space on Ventura Boulevard. I parked last week after 6 pm and waived off the suggestion of my 10 year old daughter to feed the meter as I knew that meters were not active after 6 pm. We had a great bite to eat… Read More
