L.A. real estate news and insights.
It's very important to work with a lender that you trust AND has good communication skills.
During escrow, questions and issues will come up.
Your lender needs to be on top of things, resolve problems quickly, and communicate well so that escrow is as easy as possible for everyone involved.
PEAD-V (Coronavirus Property Entry Advisory and Declaration - Visitor) forms are now required to be signed by anyone entering into a home that is on the market.
The form basically says the visitor does not have the coronavirus and that the visitor understands the health risks involved when entering into the for sale property.
Homeowners, in order to avoid a lawsuit, you want to make sure everyone who is going to tour your home signs this form before setting one foot on to your property.
Homebuyers are very frustrated and upset that their offers have not been getting accepted.
Some buyers give up... but most are getting more focused than ever.
They are determined to get their offer accepted before the year ends.
These types of buyers along with low inventory will make for an interesting end to 2019.
It's been a bit of a battle for homebuyers in 2019.
They have faced heavy competition from other buyers and prices going above the asking price.
Many of them have heard "sorry, your offer has not been accepted" at least once.
Heading into the holiday season, they are now focused.
They know how the market is and are ready for war.
I am expecting a hot end to the typically slow 4th quarter of the year.
"Jesse Pinkman's" house is on the market!
The original asking price earlier this year was $2,499,000.
It has now been reduced to $2,198,000.
This LA home features some incredible views and a great location!
Back in February of 2018, an individual emailed me inquiring about an online article I had posted.
The article was titled "Analysis: Real estate price action in Northridge and what buyers and sellers should know.”
This person wanted to know if I had heard of the new development in Porter Ranch and if I thought it would be a good investment.
My response was that the Toll Brothers consistently put out beautifully constructed homes and are always in high demand.
For those reasons, backed by the data stated in the article I sent him, I told him that a Toll Brothers home in that community would indeed make a great investment.
We took a tour of the model homes, stood on the vacant lot where they would build his home, and he decided to move forward and buy the property.
After about a year and a half of customizing the home amenities and waiting for construction to conclude, the home was finally completed.
He just closed escrow on the property and is extremely happy with the way everything turned out.
I am happy for him and his family and can't wait for the housewarming party!
Here is how the Toll Brothers describe the community...
"The Vistas collection offers well-designed single-family homes, some with gorgeous canyon views. Vistas have a variety of options available like an optional balcony off the master bedroom suite, master spa bathroom, and more.
The Vistas at Avila also provides its residences exclusive access to a resort-style recreation center with a pool, spa, cabanas, outdoor TVs, barbecues, wading pool, and a state-of-the-art clubhouse, perfect for hosting family and friends or just enjoying the beautiful California weather.
The Avila village is also located next door to the award-winning K-8 Porter Ranch Community School, families with young children can easily walk, bike, or take a short drive to and from school. The exciting future 50-acre Porter Ranch Community Park, coming soon, is located just South of the Avila village and can be accessed via foot, bike or car.
Travel is no problem for Porter Ranch residents who enjoy easy access to local freeways, which makes traveling via LAX or Burbank airports a breeze.”
