By Charles Gardner on
The housing market began to bounce back in May, but new data released today by realtor.com® shows that consumers are showing an increasing preference for suburban and rural areas as they return to the market. In May, online listing views on realtor.com® in suburban ZIP codes grew by 13 percent,...
By Charles Gardner on
Curb appeal: It's the make-or-break first impression of your home. It either beckons a second look or turns buyers off entirely. And now, in the age of the coronavirus, curb appeal is more vital than ever—since buyers might not be able to tour your home and are placing more weight...
By Pamela Richardson on
L.A. County Library and the Department of Parks & Recreation will begin offering free, summer lunch programs for teens and children, ages 18 and under. There are two programs Lunch at the Library and 2020 Summer Lunch and Snack. The programs will run from June 16 through August 7th, and...
By Charles Gardner on
If you were holding your breath, worried that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to drive down home prices, it looks like you can officially exhale. As we continue to move out of the height of the pandemic (and the accompanying restrictions), home prices are stronger than ever. According to data...
By Pamela Richardson on
On May 14th, LA County launched a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This $3.7 million program provides a lifeline to income-eligible renters and mom-and-pop landlords in unincorporated areas of LA County.Those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – whether through job loss, furloughs or a reduction in hours or pay –...
By Charles Gardner on
New active listings in California surged 18.6 percent the week ending May 1, the third weekly gain in a row and a sign that sellers are starting to feel more comfortable putting their houses on the market again. Moreover, while closed sales of single-family homes remain low, last week California...
By Pamela Richardson on
Free Food Resources for LA County Residents and Ways to Help As COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, may of our neighbors are struggling financially to make ends meet. Sometimes this struggle includes feeding our families, for assistance you can visit https://www.getcalfresh.org/ to apply for food stamps or visit https://food-resources-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com/...
By Pamela Richardson on
Help With Your Energy Bills Below is a list of protections for utility customers created by the State in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please also visit your specific utility’s webpage for more specific information about protections and benefits that may be available to you.For additional resources related to the...
By Tony Lipari on
Houses for sale in Seaside Park NJ Commonly referred to as The Shore by its residents, New Jersey Shore has become a holiday destination all year round, especially to residents of New York, Pennsylvania and North Jersey. It is a famous holiday spot because it is so close to the...
By Jena Congdon on
5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director...
By Hector Zapata on
New Sewer Main Installation Completed in Victoria Park Nearly a mile of new 16-inch sewer main has been successfully installed in the Victoria Park neighborhood. The new stretch of ductile iron pipe begins at NE 19 Avenue and NE 6 Court, runs south on Victoria Terrace, and then west on...
By Kent Tunell on
I bring to you those qualities I look for in other professionals: integrity, experience, knowledge, and cutting edge skills. My 40+ year career has revolved around customer service in the real estate and technology industries, and has regularly involved utilizing technology in new and unique ways to do a better...