Author: Sammy Lyon

Just closed! Demo starts today and the house is already on its way to being a cutie patootie. I am SO PROUD of my clients for seeing the vision in this place and taking the leap into a fixer for their first home. This house was definitely NOT “Instagram ready,” and that’s the BEST way…
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30 days ago I started the miracle morning, from this book of the same name. Basically before I become a computer cyborg for the rest of the day I meditate, do affirmations and visualizations, read and write and do exercise. The last part I’m still working on 😬 (thanks to @lightlifefitness I’m getting there). I appreciate my…
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Inspection day! I love that my clients are buying a sensible investment property in LA that meets their current and future goals! Gotta check under the hood and make sure all is good before going all the way 😃🤞🏽💯✅ #inspections #buyahouseinla #realtor #realestate #losangeles

Congrats to my buyers for opening escrow today! This is not their first rodeo, but it IS a very different market than they were used to. Despite all the hype about it being a seller’s market, we got an offer accepted at EXACTLY asking price, with all the regular inspection, appraisal & loan contingencies we…
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Does your realtor know how to read plans? 😉 I got a certificate in Construction Management so I could better serve my clients. Looking up permits and knowing construction is an important part of due diligence when buying real estate. Also being familiar with zoning and if you can or can’t build an ADU on…
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Think estate planning is just for rich people? Think again. When you’re making moves, you need a plan! Estate Planning 101 First-Time Homebuyer Q&Awww.lyonideas.com/estate-planning-replay (link in bio) No matter where you are in the journey, I believe everyone should have access to the tools to own real estate and build generational wealth. Debora Young from…
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Southern California home prices soared in May, hitting another all-time high, though some data are starting to point to a potential slowdown in demand. Median home prices in the region have risen by double digits for 10 consecutive months and new records are being set both regionally and locally.  In Los Angeles County, the median…
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Imagine. You buy a house with your boo. It’s just in your names, no trust or estate plan. One of you dies (eek!). The grieving boo now has to spend months and thousands of dollars going through probate just to inherit the house. Scenario — your parents add you to the deed, but not in…
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