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Interested in buying vacant land? Here are conversations I’ve had with my clients on the pros and cons of vacant lots! To check out some of your options, book a call with me at lyonideas.com/call Sammy LyonAssociate BrokerDow CapitalDRE #02113227Office Lic. #01081741 Download my FREE guide to down payment assistance at www.buyahouseinLA.com #buyahouseinLA #realestate #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #homebuying #home #equity #losangeles #losangelesrealestate #realestateagent #FIRE #financialfreedom #investing #land #vacantland #vacantlots

Congratulations on your new home!! This was a longer escrow with lots of twists and turns, truly a testament to everyone working together. Sellers, buyers, listing agent and our team really took the time to talk through and find win-wins for all. Props to my buyers for sticking through it, escrow sure is a rollercoaster…
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Congratulations to @mas4la for opening escrow on another amazing community housing project! This is a partnership between LA Más and Self-Help Ventures Fund. Together, they are identifying rent-controlled multifamily properties in Northeast LA that they can purchase, rehab, and keep tenants in place. Some folks have lived in these properties for 30+ years. These are their homes,…
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https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/consumer-share/NDMzNTE1ODM4I0NSTUxTTSMyMTU2NjQzIzE= Truly unique property in Lincoln Heights! Nestled in a residential neighborhood, this building has been operated as a church for decades. It’s time to make it your own! Property includes a full working kitchen, two bathrooms, large sanctuary, an office, A/V booth, secured storage space, outdoor shed, front parking lot fitting 5+ cars. Well-maintained…
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I’m a real estate broker in Los Angeles, and had a great convo with financial planner Steven Evensen about investing in stocks or real estate (or both!) Steven A. Evensen CFP® Investment Advisor Representative Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management CA Insurance Lic. #4108559 Book a call! – www.calendly.com/stevenevensen/intro-phone-call Sammy Lyon Associate Broker Dow Capital…
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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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