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Just Sold: Triplex in Prime Eagle Rock

A long-time client and friend recently decided to redirect their equity from their income property located in prime Eagle Rock. I felt both honored and privileged to be chosen to guide them through this process, helping them achieve their goal of pursuing a new course of action with their equity.

????The new triplex owner, a US immigrant working in construction, spent decades renting and saving to buy their first home—and they finally did it! Felicidades, Catracho! #AmericanDream

The support of the buyer’s agent made this closing possible. A truly caring and professional person, Lisa Detamore was dedicated to helping her client.  I have to extend a big thanks to her and the hardworking loan officer, Juan…

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I'm thrilled to announce the closing of this East Hollywood jewel box!

When my client relocated, she had to decide what to do with her house: she could rent it out, forcing her to travel over an hour to handle management duties, or sell it and reposition the equity into another investment that would yield twice the estimated net rent, plus no management responsibilities or liabilities...

It was a no-brainer!

I was honored that she chose me to guide her in this repositioning process.  We faced a few hurdles along the way, but in the spirit of the Olympics, we sailed over them without breaking stride.

Working with @the_nikki_miller was a privilege. A total pro, she and her impressive lender @kellyzitlowgroup made closing effortless—you know LO is a baller…

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Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008




Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live with the worry that something like that could happen again. But rest easy, because things are different than they were back then. As Business Insider says:

“Though many Americans believe the housing market is at risk of crashing, the economists who study housing market conditions overwhelmingly do not expect a crash in 2024 or beyond.”

Here’s why experts are so confident. For the market (and home prices) to crash, there would have to be too many houses for sale, but the data doesn't show that’s happening. Right…

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Valentine's Day is only about a week and a half away, so it's time to start thinking about what you'll get the partner in your life. Instead of running to the Americana at the last minute, consider supporting one of the many small businesses that populate the east side of Los Angeles. 

No matter what your budget, you can find something that will fit the personality of your sweetheart in a locally owned shop. Your significant other will love that you got something special and that you gave your business to someone in the community. 

Not sure where to start your Valentine's Day gift search? You can start by strolling the shops on Vermont Ave in Los Feliz or Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake and Echo Park. Atwater Village is also a great place to find…

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Every Angelino knows that the city is experiencing a housing crisis with seemingly no end in sight. The opinions vary on who’s at fault and what can be done to fix it. But either way, home buyers and renters can agree that something has to change.

Luckily, in 2019, California lawmakers passed new legislation regarding additional dwelling units (ADU’s) that could help alleviate the affordable housing shortage. 

Keep reading to learn more about ADU’s, the new rules that took effect in 2020, and what it means for Los Angeles. 

What are Additional Dwelling Units or ADU’s?

If you’ve never heard the term ADU, you’re probably familiar with one of its colloquial names: in-law suite, granny flat, guest house, backyard bungalow… 

They all describe…

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