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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Estate Planning 101: First-Time Homebuyer Q&A Free Video Replay Debora Young from Young Law Firm and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on why estate planning is an integral part of buying your first home and building generational wealth. Topics we cover: what is estate planning and why do you need it?…
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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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What is Title Insurance: First-Time Homebuyer Q&A Free Video Replay If you’re looking to buy a house and don’t know about your rights to title and what title insurance covers, check this out! Annie Fan from Chicago Title and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on what title insurance is and…
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I’m proud to say I’ve been named Top 10 Real Estate Agents to Look Out For in 2021 by Disrupt Magazine. I’m still expanding cracks in the system — with dope people — and DOING things together instead of just talking about them. Learn more about my journey by reading the full article in my…
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What is Title Insurance (and Why You Might Need it When Buying a Home) Join Annie Fan from Chicago Title and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital for an interactive live Q&A on what title insurance is and why you might want it when buying a home. Topics we’ll cover:– how you take title to your…
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Wow! What a journey it’s been…and it’s really just beginning. A friend asked me recently if my mind worked differently now that I had transitioned from education into real estate. I feel that I’m still just me, but in a completely different playing field now. And I like it. I’m having FUN doing this work each…
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