In your opinion, what was the best and worst real estate trend of the year?

Friends and fans, what did you think about real estate this year? Short sales and foreclosures: too much, not enough? Real estate prices: to...
In your opinion, what was the best and worst real estate trend of the year? Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

The short sale on Verdugo in Burbank has closed, and my nightmare is over.

Well, okay, 2012 W. Verdugo in Burbank wasn't really a nightmare, it was just a typical short sale.  Took way too long, involved a bitt...
The short sale on Verdugo in Burbank has closed, and my nightmare is over. Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

Cougar Cubs in Burbank

Two baby mountain lions were found in Burbank this week (their mother obviously wanted to raise them in a neighborhood with excellent school...
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Love Tudor-style architecture? Check out my pocket listing in Burbank

This beauty is just as adorable inside as it is outside and yes, it's for sale but not on the multiple listing service.  And it's hu...
Love Tudor-style architecture? Check out my pocket listing in Burbank Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

More drama on the Verdugo short sale, or why is BofA still selling toxic junk?

Just when I thought the short sale on 2012 W. Verdugo, Burbank was finally going to close, we had another crisis this week. Backstory: Le...
More drama on the Verdugo short sale, or why is BofA still selling toxic junk? Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

Is the Burbank Board of Realtors tone deaf? Or are they really secret members of the 1%?

I received the above engraved invitation to the annual Burbank Board of Realtors installation dinner.  WTF? Lakeside Country Club? Black Ti...
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Thinking about moving to get your kid in a great LAUSD school? Read this first.

This appeared on the editorial page of today's L.A. Times, and describes -- sort of -- the point system that's used to select child...
Thinking about moving to get your kid in a great LAUSD school? Read this first. Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

Burbank real estate in the 1950's - check out this photo!

OMG, who were Funk and Thielbert? And check out the prices! The only thing that's the same as now is the sidewalk.
Burbank real estate in the 1950's - check out this photo! Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

Check out this beauty in Burbank

Former clients Anika and Todd are in the process of giving their Burbank house a facelift.  They've pulled out some old landscaping (ne...
Check out this beauty in Burbank Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

Home owners association meetings -- what really happens

Have you ever wondered what goes on at an HOA meeting? I bet you think it’s all wonky budget review and discussions of how to beautify the c...
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Major price reduction on 2007 N. 6th, Burbank

Big news: 2007 N. 6th Street in Burbank has just had a price reduction to $450,000.  That's down from $485,000, folks.  We received sev...
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Lowest price and highest price active listings in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village and Toluca Lake

Thanks to our manager, I have the stats on the lowest and highest prices for homes for sale in Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Valley Village, an...
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OMG! The 2012 W. Verdugo, Burbank short sale is fully approved!

We received the short sale approval from the 2nd lender today! Yay!  This will close at the end of December.  It's the longest short sal...
OMG! The 2012 W. Verdugo, Burbank short sale is fully approved! Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe

4604 Norwich in Sherman Oaks closed yesterday at $592,000

4604 Norwich in Sherman Oaks closed yesterday for $592,000.  It was listed at $550,000.  We had six offers in the first week from qualified...
4604 Norwich in Sherman Oaks closed yesterday at $592,000 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: jembe