5K Run/Walk in honor of Conor Lynch In Sherman Oaks VNSO Park

5K Run/Walk In Honor Of Conor

RealEstateGroupLA.com is a huge supporter of this event to benefit the Conor Lynch Foundation.  We hope to see you there. Sunday, October 16, 2011 14230 Magnolia Blvd.  Sherman Oaks, California Description   This inagural 5K Run/Walk in honor of Conor Lynch (16) who lost his life while crossing Woodman Ave. in Sherman Oaks while training… Read More

Top current real estate questions

(not necessarily in order)  Q: Is it a good time to sell my house? A: Are you looking to buy a larger house? If so, the answer is probably, Yes.  The Move up formula is relative.  If you are going to sacrifice price and  sell in a down market than you benefit from buying in… Read More

A Typical Day Living in Wonderful Library Square.

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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 choices of restaurants to choose from. Walk over to… Read More

Library Square- Who Will Represents Us on the City Council?

Wendy Greuel is no longer our City Councilperson, as she was elected to be the new City Controller and took office on July 1. There are now 14 candidates who have filed papers with the desire to represent us as our City Councilperson. Once in office, most incumbents win re-election, so whoever wins the council… Read More

Credit after foreclosures, bankruptcy and short sales

In these difficult times there is a very good chance that you are either in trouble with your mortgage or that you know someone who is.  There are many ways to escape a troubled mortgage, and they all have distinctive downsides and upsides.  In helping people, I found this guide which summarizes some of the implications.  This… Read More

The Effects of Short Sales, Foreclosure, Bankrutpcy, Deed in lieu after the fact

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In these difficult times there is a very good chance that you are either in trouble with your mortgage or that you know someone who is.  There are many ways to escape a troubled mortgage, and they all have distinctive downsides and upsides.  In helping people, I found this guide which summarizes some of the implications.  This… Read More

Negotiating Multiple Offers in Library Square of Sherman Oaks

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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

Home Sales are up and Listings are Down in San Fernando Valley- Have we hit Bottom?

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

Zillow, the Best thing Since Sliced Bread?

  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

Appealing your Property tax bill in Los Angeles County

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