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The Importance of Making It Through a Contingency Period With Both Sides Smiling

Ideally, we’d like to work in a real estate industry in which everybody wins. Easier said than done. But contingencies, when used in good faith, help us get closer to that goal. What are contingencies? Basically, they’re conditions that can be placed on a transaction that, if not met, invalidate the transaction. This definition probably paints more of an “everybody l...

Halloween & 6 Dangerous Candies For Dogs

The annual Shoreline Village Long Beach Zombie Walk Halloween Spooktacular will weave its magic in Shoreline Village, Saturday October 29th, 4-10pm. Who knows what devilish fun lurks in the shadows of Long Beach after dark?  No matter how much they beg, your dog should not get treats out of the Halloween candy bowl. Generally, it isn’t a good idea to share any candy with your pet ...

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Curb Appeal Is a Huge Selling Factor; Landscaping Tips

If you're planning on selling in the near future, its very important to prep your landscaping before putting your home on the market. Curb appeal is a HUGE selling factor, and many people won't even bother looking inside if the outside is underwhelming.    For a relatively low cost, you can transform your home's exterior by adding new flowering plants,, new mulch, ...

Beautiful Curb Appeal is a Huge Selling Factor; Landscaping Tips

If you're planning on selling in the near future, its very important to prep your landscaping before putting your home on the market. Curb appeal is a HUGE selling factor, and many people won't even bother looking inside if the outside is underwhelming.    For a relatively low cost, you can transform your home's exterior by adding new flowering plants,, new mulch, ...

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Get Ready For The Holiday Home Tour

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2022 An annual  tradition for more than 30 years, the Holiday Home Tour usually kicks off the festive winter season on the first Sunday of December with tours of beautifully decorated, remodeled homes; a tea room, gift basket raffle, entertainment and more.   ** All net proceeds go to fund the charities we support and to student scholarships. The next Holiday...

LA Home Spotlight: Under the Spell of the Spadena House

We’ve always thought of Los Angeles as a bewitching city. Does that mean we have literal covens flying around? We can’t say for certain, but if we do, we know where they’d love to convene. Amidst the decadence of Beverly Hills sits a spellbinding sanctuary plucked like a poison apple straight out of a fairytale. But there’s no dimensional rift at the corner of Walden Dri...

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October Absorption Rate Rossmoor 90720

Numbers don’t lie. We wish we could say the same for headlines. In our quest for transparency, we’re going to be bringing you monthly updates on the health of the real estate market with our series Absorption Rate Analysis. We hear a lot about “fewer homes hitting the market”, but this hasn’t been our personal experience. We still see a very healthy market in ...