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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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Real estate predictions for 2024

Here are my semi-anecdotal and semi-data driven predictions for the Los Angeles real estate market in 2024. People have been asking me my opinion whenever I mention I’m in real estate, so below are just some of the convos I’ve had recently and wanted to share.  Sellers will come back.  In 2023 with rising rates,…
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Selling a House As Is? Here’s How Much You Could Lose by Katy Byrom

Originally published at Clever Real Estate. Read the full article here! https://listwithclever.com/real-estate-blog/how-much-you-lose-selling-as-is When it comes to how much you lose selling a house as is, there’s really no easy answer.  If your home is in decent shape and you live in a desirable area, you might attract multiple buyers willing to pay full asking price…
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Texas Homes Flood Housing Market by Suzanne Blake

Originally published at Newsweek. Read the full article here! https://www.newsweek.com/texas-housing-supply-surge-real-estate-market-1862988 Housing inventory is surging in Texas despite the nation facing a widespread shortage. The number of homes for sale in the state has more than doubled from its low during the COVID-19 pandemic and now finds itself at more than 88,000 listings. That’s the highest level since 2019 and far…
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10 Worst US States to Raise a Family by Suzanne Blake

Originally published at Newsweek. Read the full article here! https://www.newsweek.com/best-worst-states-raise-family-ranking-1858871 For those looking to start a family, there’s one part of the U.S. you might want to avoid. In WalletHub’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family report, southern states consistently took the top spots among the worst places to raise a family. The WalletHub ranking…
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Passing Generational Wealth: 7 Ways To Make Sure Your Assets Go Where You Want by Cindy Lamothe

Originally published at GOBankingRates. Read the full article here! https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/passing-generational-wealth:-7-ways-to-make-sure-your-assets-go-where-you-want Planning for the future can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to where your money should go. You want to ensure your loved ones will be taken care of long after you’re gone, but knowing which steps to take can feel like a slippery slope.…
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Purpose of a home inspection

Watch here! Home inspections are not cut and dry! They’re actually a useful tool in the escrow process, and there’s a lot of different ways it can go. It’s like those 90’s books where you could flip to a page and choose your own adventure! When we write an offer on a house for you,…
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