Maret 2011

All your real estate good news/bad news reading in one convenient post!

If you regularly read the L.A. Times or any other major news source, you know that there's conflicting news out there about the economy ...

I heart New York

We just returned from a biz (my husband's) and pleasure trip to the Big Apple. I always love visiting there. On this trip, we stayed a...

Not to brag, but...

Dilbeck Real Living held its annual awards ceremony last week. Yours truly placed #3 in our Burbank office, right behind our two commercia...

Cute short sale for aviation buffs

(Disclosure: my client made an offer on this property. So have about a dozen other buyers. Currently, no more offers are being accepted. No,...

Foreclosures and REOs - there is a differnce.

I'm often asked by potential property buyers if I will help them find a foreclosure. My buyer clients often think that these properties ...

We test-drive a new North Hollywood gastropub

As an occasional public service of this blog, we go out and research neighborhood hot spots so you won’t have to. Last night we visited th...

Do-It-Yourself-ers, HGtv wants you!

Ronica Harris, the casting producer of HGtv's "Professional Grade," is looking for do-it-yourself-ers in the San Fernando Vall...

921 N. Frederic, Burbank

I just saw 921 N. Frederic on Burbank 's weekly caravan and I am impressed. This 1104 sf 3+2 is listed for $549,000 and has been remode...

Here's your chance to learn about property auctions

Our friend Ashley at Auction.com just emailed me about an upcoming property auction that should be lots of fun (this is not to be confused ...

Kendyl rocks multiple offers

My friend and top producing colleague, Kendyl Young , wrote a great blog post last week about how to deal with multiple offer situations. I...

Another free event from Burbank Green Alliance

Our friends at Burbank Green Alliance are hosting another free film premiere. The film's title is The Economics of Happiness. Here are...

OMG, cheapest condo EVER in Burbank

Pigs are flying. I'm looking for a hat to eat. And Burbank has its lowest-priced listing that I ever remember. And it's not even...

Japan

Our thoughts and prayers go to the people of Japan in the aftermath of their terrible earthquake and tsunami.

L.A. Times "message" from C.A.R. re short sales

I was surprised and pleased to find a full-page "message" from the California Association of Realtors in the first section of tod...

5233 Strohm, Toluca Terrace - not in multiple listing service yet

5233 Strohm in Toluca Terrace is an absolutely adorable 905 sq. ft. cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. It features lots of character...

Sellers, please be aware: First time buyers are picky, picky, picky

Thank you, L.A. Times, for running this story about picky buyers. (Title should link, too.) Now maybe you'll believe me. I experience ...

What's my house worth? New feature!

What's your house worth? Click on the brand-new link to the right to get an idea of your home's value. (Or click on the title above...

6212 Auckland, North Hollywood closed yesterday

6212 Auckland in North Hollywood closed yesterday. I represented the buyers and it was a very smooth transaction. This house had been flip...

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