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Journey to homeownership in 2023

Hey 2023! Drop a 🙋🏽‍♂️ if one of your goals is to buy a house this year. The journey to homeownership starts with YOU! But it’s definitely a winding path, and not a linear process… It’s okay for it to feel messy and scary and nerve wracking and exciting all at the same time. I seriously…
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Becoming a homeowner

Wonder what it takes to become a homeowner? Here are some major steps on the journey… Schedule an intake call with a realtorGet preapproved with a lenderGo see houses! (the fun part you see on TV lol)Make offersGet it accepted and open escrow on your home!Wire your earnest money depositSchedule inspectionsGet an appraisalNegotiate the best…
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Triplex in Palm Springs

Congrats to my buyers for getting their offer accepted on Xmas weekend to an adorable Palm Springs vacation rental! They have been looking for an investment property in various locations, and this Palm Springs triplex gives them the best of both worlds!  Cash flow + vacation home. This cutie will be available for rent starting…
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You have a new review from Hala C.

“Awesome!!! Loved working with Sammy on a TIC deal. Couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to execute the deal for both our clients!! The escrow was unique and had to close concurrently. Our buyers & Sammy asked the right questions and made the whole process a great collaborative teamwork. The best teammate to handle…
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Ask your realtor about Homeownership™️

Feeling demoralized about the housing market? Call your realtor to find out how Homeownership™️ can help. Sammy LyonREALTOR®️DRE #02113227www.buyahouseinLA.com #buyahouseinLA#realestate#realtor#realtorsofinstagram#homebuying#equity#losangeles#losangelesrealestate#realestateagent#FIRE#financialfreedom#investing#workoptional#goals

Featured in Top Agent Magazine

Thanks to @topagentmagazine for the feature! Full article link at www.lyonideas.com/top-agent-magazine I really love getting to do this work with folks! And I am committed to giving 5% of my gross income from real estate to social justice work, as part of my practice. Hit me up if you think someone you love should connect with me…
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How much do you need to earn to buy a house in LA?

The LA Times recently came out with an article that says you need to make $220k to buy a house in LA! But is it true? Well it all depends! How much down payment you have makes a huge difference. The more cash you have to put down, the lower your loan amount is and…
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Sammy in the Media

Bold Journey: Meet Sammy Lyon Originally published at Bold Journey. Newsweek: Californian Spends $600,000 Rebuilding Home Originally published on Newsweek by Suzanne Blake. Clever Real Estate: Selling a House As Is? Here’s How Much You Could Lose Originally published at Clever Real Estate by Katy Byrom. Newsweek: Texas Homes Flood Housing Market Originally published on…
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Sold! My first rental property

Bittersweet! I just sold my first little rental property 🎉😊😭 I bought it the very same year I learned about financial freedom. I went INNNN on real estate as soon as I understood the basics of financial independence retire early (#FIRE) and real estate investing. In the 10 months that followed I bought 10 units,…
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Top Agent Magazine

Sammy Lyon of Los Angeles, California, is a licensed REALTOR® and real estate investor, but most importantly, they are an educator. “For me, real estate is a way to serve my community. I know that’s kind of cliché, but I’ve found creative ways to think about real estate as a social justice project and as…
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