Are South Bay Income Properties Safer than U.S. Bonds?
Oftentimes you’ll hear people around the South Bay say, “Beach real estate never goes down…it’s the safest investment around.” Is that actually true?
U.S. bonds offered by the U.S. Treasu...
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What to Expect from Your Agent’s Transaction Coordinator When Buying or Selling Your Home
What is a Transaction Coordinator?
Hi All! I am taking over Richard's South Bay Real Estate Blog for the week. For those who don't know me, I am the behind the scenes gal that you don't see much, but I am always busy doing something at Manha...
Interest Rates on the Rise: What Should I do as a Buyer?
Interest Rates Rising
The stock market has been crazy this week and a large part of it has to do with the interest rates rising significantly. A lot of experts watch the 10-Year U.S. Treasury note where rates have jumped from 2.46% to 2.84% ...
Real Estate Trends According to Curbed L.A. and The Street
Last week I was fortunate enough to chat with TheStreet.com and LA.Curbed.com, two influential financial and real estate websites, on the trends shaping the real estate market. In case you missed the published articles where I earned a quote or...
South Bay Real Estate: Recap 2017 Fearless Predictions
About a year ago I introduced the first annual Fearless Predictions for South Bay Real Estate. The inaugural blog was not only fun to write but challenged me to conduct deep research that would hopefully benefit my clients throughout the year. ...
South Bay Real Estate – Little Known Tips and Beyond
As real estate in the South Bay quiets down for the holidays, I wanted to share some helpful tips to prepare you for the new year and spring selling season. There is a ton of specific, local information on every South Bay city that all buyers a...
South Bay Cities Make Top Ten in L.A. County Assessor’s Annual Report
Los Angeles County Assessor
The Los Angeles County Assessor published its annual report recently as its fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Not to be confused with the L.A. County Tax Collector (which collects your taxes), the Asses...
How Tax Reform Will Affect South Bay Home Values
I have been getting a lot of calls and texts from friends and clients about the new tax reform and how it will affect our real estate market here in the South Bay. So, I am going to blog about the topic and hopefully answer some questions.
T...
Investment Opportunities Outside the South Bay
I work with many investors, developers, and investment-minded home buyers on a daily basis. One of the top questions I get asked is, “The South Bay is too expensive, where else can I buy for good future appreciation?”
First off, you shou...
Has California Real Estate Peaked? Bruce Norris Answers
If you follow me on Instagram then you know I spent a full Saturday in Riverside…for NINE HOURS. Why, you ask? I went to hear Bruce Norris’ latest California real estate market report and predictions for California single-family home p...
Fearless 2017 Predictions: South Bay Real Estate
Happy New Year South Bay! We hope 2017 brings you good fortune and much happiness.
And with the start to a brand new year many of us are inspired, excited, committed and hopeful. For me, I am ready to make some fearless predictions for South...