Larissa Rubijevsky's (larissa) Blog

Dear Friends, Last week I foolishly invited you for open house on one of my listings in Rolling Hills Estates.  If you recall it was raining cats-n-dogs that day so I had to cancel.  Good news is I’ll be there tomorrow, Saturday 1-4.  Please stop by to see the least expensive and the most charmin...

Dear Friends, I’m not Irish but love to wear green, leprechaunswith gold coins and beer on occasion – giggles!  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  This weekend weather promises to be nasty so I’m enjoying my time off from open houses and appointments like a normal gal.  However I’m never too lazy or busy ...

Fortunately (or not) there are very few REO listings in Palos Verdes Peninsula area. Of course if one comes along it creates an ugly bidding war that discourages most of my buyers.  I’ve just submitted an offer from one of them to the latest foreclosure.  My client submitted pre-approval letter f...

Yep, it’s today. Women's day is hugely popular in Russia where I originally from.  It's some sort of admiration day to toast to mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, etc.  Before Americans implanted idea of Valentine's, it was sort of sweethearts’ day too.  Flowers are a must otherwise you guys...

Recently sold a house to my very sweet first time home buyers.  Both are working full time, both are busy with their social lives and both are hopeless dreamers.  Enthusiastically and fast they bought a fixer with giant idea to create a master piece.  Told them ton of times “guys, it’s going to b...

I’ve just recently noticed that banks are getting more and more flexible with not cutting agents’ commission unlike they used to since that short sales nightmare started.  I feel that now days, st least in Palos Verdes real esate they’re more lenient towards respecting our industry standards. Eve...

Just listed a troublesome property that can shine and prosper with the right approach.  4 units in prime South Redondo location. Seller ran out of money and needs to get rid of it NOW! Rehab and rent OR build and sell! Comes with approved plans for two detached ocean view townhomes approx. 2800 s...

I have a great listing in Redondo Beach that is not on the market but very much available.  Wonderful 4+3 town house in North part of Redondo Beach built in 2005.  Shows like a model home.  Sellers would like to sell it now.  Please see my site for more details, info and photos.  Great buy at $66...

It’s surely fast world out there. I’m not sure if it’s me but sometimes I’m getting so overwhelmed with new things that are constantly coming up.  It’s not that I’m not a fast learner or don’t like challenge myself.  I love technology and use it with gratitude.  My issue is to recognize which too...