Congrats to my buyers for closing on this 5 unit property in Cypress Park! This was a very cool project because it was a collaboration among so many community minded folks to preserve what LA Más calls “naturally occurring affordable housing.” The property was owned by one family for a long time, but when they…
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Just Listed! Move-in ready Westside condo 1323 S Carmelina Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90025 * Private enclosed patio* Front entrance direct to street* Parking & storage* 1 bed 1 bath – 648sf* HOA $300/mo* Asking $569,000 Rare first floor unit with its own outdoor patio! Move-in ready 1 bed 1 bath condo with granite countertops, durable flooring and tile shower.…
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Just Sold! Glendale Hills Home with Original Charm 1924 Las Flores Dr, Glendale, CA 91207$1,750,000 The buyers saw this as soon as it hit the market and fell in love! The seller had meticulously maintained this home for the last 50 years. I’m a sucker for original charm myself and was so excited to see…
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Aaaaand another one bites the dust. ☠️☠️☠️ CANCELED!!! This house was a flip, and honestly it was a sh*tshow. 🏚️🏚️🏚️ Now, not all flips are bad. Some folks do a great job! Maybe they miss a few things here or there, or put in cheap finishes, but this house was just full of stuff I…
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You can download my FREE guide to down payment assistance at buyahouseinLA.com. In the meantime, a few more programs have emerged that have been real gamechangers for my clients! These are for owner occupants to buy your first home, though some can be used for 1-4 units if you plan to house hack. Ladder Up Empowered DPA…
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Wednesday, July 31, 202412:00pm – 2:00pm RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/pykv60rFAcLgEtvOENyE? Learn commercial real estate and connect with rockstars in the industry. Free event for real estate agents, brokers and real estate professionals. SPEAKERS Nelson Arevalo, Mop Financial Daniel Hwang, Monarch Title Company Perch Kerimyan, Right Source Insurance Sammy Lyon & Nick Dow, Dow Capital RSVP here:…
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If you’ve been hearing in the news about the real estate commissions thing, here’s a quick update. Nothing concrete has been decided yet, but watch the video to find out the 2 main points to be aware of as it progresses. There has been a lot of speculation in the news. It really is speculation…
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Opportunity for non-profits in Los Angeles to acquire vacant or abandoned commercial properties in Los Angeles County. Reach out to me for more information! www.lyonideas.com/call FIRST TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: APRIL 24 The application to become eligible as a Qualifying Acquisition Entity (QAE) will open on this date as well. APPLICATIONS DUE: MAY 20 The CAF program…
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Los Angeles First Time Homebuyer Workshop March 19, 2024 We go over common first time buyer questions like: – How to qualify for a mortgage – What to expect in the escrow process – Pre-approval vs pre-qualification – Down payment assistance programs – Underwriting your loan – How a realtor and lender work together as…
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Originally published at https://voyagela.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-sammy-lyon-of-sammy-lyon-real-estate Today we’d like to introduce you to Sammy Lyon. Hi Sammy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story. I got hooked on real estate totally by accident when I heard about something called “house hacking,” which means you buy a property and rent out units…
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