by Farah Shinali | Jan 18, 2018 | Real Estate
When buying new properties, such as a home or an apartment building, a lot of people contemplate on whether they should hold title as joint tenants, tenants in common, community property, limited liability company (LLC), or Trustee of a Trust. Below are the pros and...
by Farah Shinali | Jan 18, 2018 | Real Estate
The majority of the neighborhoods in Los Angeles County are under strict rent control, with up to 3% increase per year. In fact, there are around 118,000 rent controlled units available right now. With the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in place, there are rules on the...
by Farah Shinali | Nov 8, 2016 | Real Estate
UNDERSTANDING THE CLOSING DISCLOSURE FORM As closing day approaches, buyers are busy doing last minute packing, checking with the movers, making necessary service arrangements, and looking forward to the ritual of passing the keys. But in those final few days before...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 9: Move on Out! Well, dear home sellers, we’ve come a long way—together! From the first coat of paint you used to freshen up your house’s trim to the stress of wrangling your way to a deal, we’ve been with you every step of the way. Now you’ve made it to the...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 8: Head to Closing The good news: You’re almost home free (or free of your home in this case). You’ve accepted the buyer’s offer, the negotiations are finally winding down, and there is only one more little box to check: closing. Get the repairs done First things...
by Farah Shinali | Oct 12, 2016 | Real Estate
Step 7: Get Ready to Close Hooray! You’ve found a buyer for your home. You’re done, right? Right? Not quite. All you have to do now is get yourself—and your house—ready to close. Earnest money When the buyer makes an offer on your house and you accept, the buyer will...
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