So, you are looking to house hack your first home.  This is where you buy a […]
I meet people who do not want to buy real estate. That’s fine, owning a home isn’t for everyone. However, when they give their reasons, sometimes it makes me cringe, because in the bigger picture, it doesn’t make sense. Here are three reasons people don’t buy, and why it doesn’t make sense...
Worried about a recession? That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy. Here are some tips on home buying just to make things a little safer.
Inspired by the podcast I was recently interview for, what to do with the inspections once the reports come in? Here are some tips to help you along the way!
I have represented clients buying foreclosures, both at the courthouse steps in a live auction and in a more traditional manner. There is a misconception that buying a foreclosure (when the previous owner stopped paying the mortgage and now the bank owns it), is going to be a better buy than a traditional sale. I’m here to debunk that myth.
When living in a city like Los Angeles, many first-time home buyers think that it is impossible to buy. However, what has been gaining popularity is the lifestyle of “house hacking.”
And the debates have started!  With 24 Democratic candidates running (20 on the debate stage) for […]
That’s right, I said it, buying with less than $20,000 is doable in Los Angeles. And […]
I received another request that is all too common of concern in expensive areas such as […]
Buying a home in Los Angeles can be crazy, but not impossible.  The same goes for […]
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