Congrats to my buyer for opening escrow Dec 30 and bringing in the new year with the dream of homeownership in 2023!! Even though the market has slowed way down due to a) interest rates and b) the usual winter slowdown, this was a really competitive one. We beat out 8 other offers! With persistence, my buyer…
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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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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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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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“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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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
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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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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Interior Design Trends Shared by 40 Experts and Home Decorators Originally published at Shop Home Styles. Should You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Old One? Originally published at US News & World Report by Robyn Friedman. Bold Journey: Meet Sammy Lyon Originally published at Bold Journey. Newsweek: Californian Spends $600,000 Rebuilding Home Originally…
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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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