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Who pays the buyer agent?

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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Grants for non-profits to buy vacant land and abandoned commercial properties in Los Angeles

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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First time homebuyer workshop with Fiona Bryan and Sammy Lyon

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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VoyageLA Hidden Gems: Meet Sammy Lyon of Sammy Lyon Real Estate

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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Bold Journey Feature: Meet Sammy Lyon

Originally published at https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-sammy-lyon Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sammy Lyon. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below. Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Sammy with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of…
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Development Opportunity in Panorama City

Development Opportunity – 3 lots in Panorama City Contact: Sammy Lyon – Associate Broker, Dow Capital – www.lyonideas.com This is a bulk sale of 3 APNs: 2638-030-025 2638-030-026 2638-030-021 It includes Church Facilities and an adjacent Office building. TOC Tier 3 Zoning R3-1 ZI-2452 Transit Priority Area in the City of Los Angeles ZI-2374 State…
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Home equity investments

I’m a real estate broker in Los Angeles, and recently met with Ashley Bete to learn about Home Equity Investments. I liked what I heard and wanted to share his story! Watch on YouTube. In the video we go over: To learn more, go to www.leaphei.com Ashley Bete, Founder & CEO Ashley is a 20-year…
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Housing (un)affordability in Los Angeles

My clients were featured in a Spectrum News segment on housing (un)affordability in California. Watch the video! Biden expected to address housing crisis in State of the Union speechBy Anna Albaryan | Van Nuys LOS ANGELES — The U.S. job market is easing and inflation appears to be cooling, but one sector of the economy…
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Californian Spends $600,000 Rebuilding Home After Insurer Cancels Policy by Suzanne Blake

Originally published at Newsweek. Read the full article here! https://www.newsweek.com/california-homeowner-insurance-wildfire-uninsured-1869206 One woman in California is searching for answers after her homeowner insurance policy left her uninsured for a $600,000 house that burned down during a wildfire. California homeowners have been facing some unique challenges as insurance companies begin to abandon the state amid high housing costs and…
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CalHFA 20% Dream for All Program FAQ

CalHFA Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is BACK! Watch on YouTube. Recorded Feb 7, 2024 We are excited to share some news that is good for homebuyers in California! The CalHFA Dream for All 20% down payment program is back…with some changes! We go over the basics here in our Q&A: – What is…
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