There’s no lack of debate over various things in the news nowadays, but for now I’d like to address Real Estate media and “Private Listings”. Having been a Realtor for over 30 years in Boston and the greater Los Angeles area, I find it fascinating how various platforms twist and turn the phrase and how it should be used. Personally, is this approach as...
Encroachments & Disclosure: What is your Disclosure Strategy? If you are the seller or you are a Realtor, representing the seller, there are Disclosure Requirements. This applies to Realtors, Agents as well as Sellers in California. I am a firm believer if you use common sense you will be fine. So how do you determine if something needs to be disclosed? I developed this...
Tree Roots and Developers: Seriously will this be a cost savings? I was watching a property in Westchester, CA in the 90045 Zip Code. Clearly it had great potential for an addition and updating. As I suspected, sure enough a Developer bought the property and an army of craftsmen descended on the house. There was a magnificent tree that looked like it was getting...
Considering selling your home: Seller’s Advice in the greater Los Angeles Area by Endre Barath, Jr. I know most sellers do not want to hear this message never the less, I will say it anyway: THE HOUSING MARKET IN LOS ANGELES is in transition. We went from a hot smoking sellers’ market, when homes were selling the moment the property came on the market...
