East of West Hollywood Real Estate Blog

Lately, I have been seeing so many houses that have active termites. I have asked sellers and homeowners alike if they have maintenance policies, and the answer is always no. In fact, I haven't met one home seller in the past year that had a termite policy. I know economic times are tough, but th...

Traditional Korean spas in Los Angeles are an experience not to be missed.  The first time I went, I expected a bit more of a Burke Williams luxury afternoon.  My friend and I came donning our cutest frilly swimsuits and ready for some major ambience.  The sound of seagulls and a sitar plucking a...

"Cowboys And Turbans" started off as a little cafe on Wilshire blvd. by the El Rey theatre.  Their style being described as "Indian Mexican Street Food".  It was there that I first came across these tandoori tacos.  I ordered a basic chicken taco to start (they've also got tofu -pictured-, spina...

Sometimes it is difficult to explain the benefits of "jumping first" so the ball is in your court as a buyer. This post really sums up the reasons to trust yourself and "go for it"!5 Reasons Why You Should Write the Offer Today Do you really need to write the offer today?  As an experienced real ...

Yesterday, the day after a very busy Christmas, I was meeting with a buyer client for the first time to go out and tour property. To my surprise and delight, upon going to pick her up, I was greeted with a glass of champagne! What a fantastic way to start the tour! Sometimes we lose sight of the ...

a re-blog courtesy of Brian Martucci, www.getloans.com When you get an FHA loan you are getting a loan that is insured against loss by the federal government through mortgage insurance, you are not getting a loan directly from the federal government. It is this mortgage insurance that many people...

I frequently get the question, "Is now a good time to buy?" and usually when the answer is yes, there are lots of buyers in the market! One secret to successful bidding, I've found, is to make offers when there are fewer buyers in the market. The Holidays are a perfect example of this phenomenon....

This post is a good reminder of why we must keep revisiting how to sell properties in this changing market--we have to keep on top of every detail. Back in August of last year, I published a post called 6 Reasons why your house won't sell.  It garnered an unbelievable (at least unbelievable for M...

Thanksgiving is very sentimental holiday for me. Just watching the news and seeing the conditions and sacrifices which some endure at home and abroad make me appreciate the relative safety and comfort of my home. That said, this year has been an interesting one for real estate--the underwriting r...

DON'T WAIT ANOTHER SECOND. Stop what you are doing RIGHT NOW and RUN to this gorgeous listing at 748 Echo Park Terrace in Angelino Heights (Los Angeles, CA 90026): VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! California Bungalow with gorgeous sunlight and clean, modern spaces. 3BR/2BA. Full-sized master bedroom, hardwoo...