Author: Sammy Lyon

Real Estate for Social Good

Top 5 books that got me started in real estate

As a realtor I spend a lot of time working with people to prep their finances for such a major financial choice. When I first got obsessed with real estate, I checked out every book I could find at the Los Angeles Public Library. A handful of these totally changed my mindset (and practices!) on…
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Opened Escrow in Anaheim

So excited to accept an amazing offer on the Anaheim listing. It takes a special person to see the value of buying a house with income potential. Nothing is final until closing day, but great to share wins along the way. This is a 3 bed house with 2 bed ADU.  Live in one, rent…
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Under contract: first time homebuyer in Bakersfield

Congrats to my buyers for opening escrow on their first home! ๐ŸŽ‰ Yes, itโ€™s still competitive out there, but Iโ€™ve got to tell you โ€” itโ€™s all about relationships. And timing. โ˜บ๏ธ We were able to get this offer accepted quickly by being on top of things and helping everybody achieve what they want.๐Ÿค๐Ÿฝ And…
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Mortgage rates have risen past 5%. Now what?

Recently in the LA Times. “The reason home prices declined as much as they did when the early 2000s housing bubble popped was because a wave of forced selling โ€” through foreclosures and short sales โ€” brought down the entire market.ย  This time around, loan underwriting has been far stricter, with less-exotic debt structures, leaving…
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New homebuyer workshop May 12, 2022

We are taking our show on the road! Speaking 4 Profit University invited us to speak about the role of homeownership on the path to financial freedom. This is a nationwide presentation not just California and YOU are invited!ย  Thursday, May 12 at 4 PM PST / 7PM EST. https://www.speaking4profit.com/offers/EnR3dQkr/checkout #realestate #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #homebuying #equity…
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How an ADU helps you achieve financial freedom

This is a 2 bedroom ADU! An ADU is fully permitted accessory dwelling unit / granny flat / mother-in-law unit. You can live in the house and rent this out to help pay your mortgage. Or live here and rent out the house to lower your expenses even more! This is rental income from day…
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Preparing for a listing

Just picked up the key box for a new listing! Exciting. @glendalerealtors @gaor.glendale #buyahouseinLA#realestate#investing#FIRE#househack#househacking#financialfreedom#selfemployed#loan#mortgage#ADU#ADUs

Just Listed: 2545 W Picadilly Way

Super excited for this new ADU property in Anaheim! My client bought this last year and in 8 months remodeled the house and built a brand new ADU, which is 2 bed 1.5 baths. ๐Ÿ˜ An ADU is an accessory dwelling unit / granny flat / mother-in-law unit. ADU is fully permitted and the 3…
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New ADU in Anaheim!

Super excited for this new ADU property in Anaheim! My client bought this last year and in 8 months remodeled the house and built a brand new 2 bed 1.5 bath ADU. An ADU is an accessory dwelling unit / granny flat / mother-in-law unit. This is rental income from day one! Permitted ADU with…
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