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Sometimes rare gems are hiding in plain sight – Such is the case with the Berkshire Craftsman and Bungalow Revival District at the north east corner of El Sereno. Here, just south and adjacent to South Pasadena, you'll find an area of well-preserved little bungalow homes. So well preserved, in fact, that the area is under consideration for inclusion as one of Los Angeles's Historic Preservation Overlay Zones. The Short Line Villa Tract, … [Read more...]
In spite of the fact that Los Angeles short sales have been around for the last 6 years or so, confusion about the process still abounds. So let's take it from the beginning… The first step in a short sale is completion of the short sale package. Briefly, a short sale package contains information from both the seller and the seller's agent.The seller supplies a hardship letter and documents to verify that hardship. This will include … [Read more...]
By now, the term "short sale" is part of the common vocabulary, but if you're not sure exactly what that means, please read the post: What buyers and sellers should know about Los Angeles short sales. If you have been asking 'Can I sell my Silver Lake home as a short sale", read on! If you're upside down, you're not alone... Most homeowners who purchased in Silver Lake during the height of the market now owe more on their mortgage than … [Read more...]
Who doesn’t like Dwell Magazine and the style it shares with us all? I love to see all the latest in greatest architecture and home furnishings - maybe that's why I enjoy real estate so much! For those of us lucky enough to live in Los Angeles, Dwell on Design will be at the L.A. Convention Center June 22-24th. Dwell on Design is the largest design event on the West Coast and it is being curated by none other than the editors of Dwell … [Read more...]
Yes, HAFA, or Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives, could be a benefit to you. HAFA was designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure by allowing them to "sell short" or sign a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. According to MakingHomeAffordable.gov, the first benefit is that either of these options will have a lesser impact on your credit scores than will a foreclosure. A Deed in Lieu simply allows you to transfer title back to the bank … [Read more...]