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Part 1 of Airbnb versus Los Angeles: What are the Pros?

by Rick Albert |
on June 12, 2018
There has been a lot of talk about Airbnb (and other vacation rental websites) and how it has changed the landscape for the City of Angels.  Over the past few months, there has been dialogue about adding regulation.  This includes the following as reported by The Los Angeles Times and The Real Deal: You would […]
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BuyingFirst Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Don’t know where to buy? Think about walkability.

by Rick Albert |
on December 1, 2017
In major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C., there is plenty of culture to go around.  Many people want to live in that hotbed of hip restaurants, local shopping, and being able to grab some fresh groceries without hitting bumper to bumper traffic. But let’s talk long run.  A […]
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BuyingFirst Time Home BuyerReal Estate TipsSellingUncategorized

What you need to know about the Mid-Luxury Market

by Rick Albert |
on November 20, 2017
Real estate is one of the best investments you can make.  There are generally four markets for Los Angeles, the entry level (let’s say under $500,000 for homes), mid-tier (say $501,000 to $1,999,999 for homes depending on the neighborhood), the mid luxury market ($2,000,000-$5,000,000 depending on the area), and the ultra-luxury ($5,000,000 plus).  For this […]
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Neighborhood Architecture: The Schindler House

by Rick Albert |
on November 1, 2017
  What kind of local real estate pro would I be if I didn’t highlight some of the iconic architecture in town?  In today’s edition we are going to look at the revolutionary and historic Schindler House in West Hollywood. The home was built in 1922 by the architect, Rudolph Michael Schindler, for himself and […]
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Fannie Mae is raising the Debt-to-Income Ratio: What you need to consider

by Rick Albert |
on July 10, 2017
  Recently Fannie Mae, the organization that often times buys the loans from the lenders where you get your loan initially, announced that they are raising the debt-to-income ratio from 43% to 50%.  What does this mean?  It means buyers will soon qualify for a higher loan amount (assuming interest rates stay the same), because […]
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BuyingFirst Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Use the Buyer Love Letter, Once You are Under Contract

by Rick Albert |
on June 19, 2017
There are many published articles saying, “Write a letter to the Seller when making an offer.”  It creates an emotional connection with the sellers, and during a multiple offer situation, can be the ticket to getting your offer accepted. I recommend it to my clients. However, did you know there is another time to write […]
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Why People are Moving to the City of Angels from the Big Apple

by Rick Albert |
on June 1, 2017
In my experience of hosting numerous open houses, I would say that about 90% of my open houses I meet at least one person moving to Los Angeles from New York City.  Recently I visited New York City, where I had the opportunity to explore the Big Apple and all that it has to offer.  […]
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Just Because the Internet is Here, Doesn’t Mean the End of the Real Estate Agent

by Rick Albert |
on May 15, 2017
  With websites such as Zillow.com, Trulia.com and Realtor.com, some people are thinking that buyer agents are no longer needed.  The thought is that with all of the information that is already out there, there is no need and they can just work with the agent listing the property. However, that isn’t always the case.  […]
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Up, Up, and Away in Real Estate

by Rick Albert |
on April 6, 2017
Drones are getting more and more popular.  Whether it is for recreational use or for deliveries, it is here to stay and gaining traction.  And because they range in prices, there is one for everyone.  “Drones are making a huge impact in society, and that definitely includes real estate,” says Derek Waleko, CEO of Upsonder.com, […]
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4 Things to Prep before Selling

by Rick Albert |
on January 17, 2017
4 Things to Prep before Selling Before your home goes on the market, it is important that you hit the ground running and making the most out of your home selling experience.  This way you make the best impression for prospective buyers.  Here are four things to keep in mind prior to selling: Declutter: This […]
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