Real Estate and Buying Tips from Our Local Experts

I have lived on or near the water all my life... the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay and countless rivers were in my back yard.  When I decided to leave the Northeast, I was sure I already knew what to expect.  Nothing, however, could have prepared me for the differences...

The numbers: Construction of new houses rose 4.3% in May as a reopening U.S. economy and ultra-low mortgage rates drew more buyers and encouraged builders to start to speed up work. Housing starts climbed to an annual rate of 974,000 last month from a five-year low of 934,000 in April, the...

People who have been homeowners for a long time tend to forget how exciting and nerve-wracking it feels to buy a home for the first time. Once you’ve been through the process, you know what to expect and aren’t surprised by the second (or fifth) go-around. But for new homeowners,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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/...

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...

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...