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Thinking Northeast Los Angeles Real Estate – Understand Mistakes You As A Home Buyer Can Make
Home Buyers
The Northeast Los Angeles communities have much opportunity for a present day home buyer to act upon. Have you had some confusion about your options in today’s real estate market? Let me, Raphael, help you narrow down the choices that are right for you. The communities of Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Glassell Park, Los Feliz and more have more benefits for you than just location. You have regular sales, short-sales, bank-owned and probate properties on the market and knowing the differences are to your benefit. Knowing the specifics are what you can expect in a Realtor as myself for sensational service and trustworthy advice.
But woe to the buyer that is overconfident and unwilling to listen. A home buyer in today’s real estate market needs to have a Realtor that in knowledgeable, trustworthy and a strong negotiator to bring cricial issues to the table.
Here are common missteps that first-time home buyers often make;
1. Snubbing the Realtor by not listening to the reality of a particular house for sale.
2. Guesstimating how much house you can afford to buy without loan approval.
3. Focusing on the house, not the immediate surrounding neighborhood.
4. Making arbitrary low offers just to test the seller.
So the question brought to you the home buyer is…How are things working for you in your current home search? What has not worked for you in the home buying process? As a local Realtor, a proven strategy is presented to you for a remarkable purchase experience. You need to be aware of the entire picture a home presents in preparing a practical offer. Lastly, be ready to make a decision and listen to your Realtor for the right move. Act now and ask for more details…
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Northeast Los Angeles Home Seller Tips To Assist Today’s Seller
RELIEF
Northeast Los Angeles is a vast community with a variety of different home sellers. The communities, of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mt. Washington, Glassell Park, Silver Lake / Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Echo Park and more all offer remarkable benefits. A home seller may have an extraordinary breakthrough in preparing for a sensational sale is the right Realtor is utilized.
Raphael handles only the Northeast Los Angeles area and I know that the knowledge and trust will be a comfort to you. Most agents do not have a customized plan other than placing a sign on the property and putting it on the listing service. Call today and see how Raphael can save you money, save you time, save you stress and guide you in obtaining a notable offer.
A FEW HOME SELLER TIPS:
- Define Your Goal. Do you want the highest sales price — or the biggest check at closing? You must have a strong negotiator such as Raphael, in your corner. Trust & honesty with your Realtor supports a remarkable sale.
- Times Have Changed. Today’s real estate marketplace is radically different compared to only a few years ago. Purchasers now use the Internet to evaluate and discover amazing information. The result is that buyers are better prepared than in the past.
- Sparkle And Shine. Sellers must think ‘out of the box’ and energize their home with pizazz. Get rid of things you don’t want to move, organize closets and storage areas, and clean everywhere. Raphael can guide you for best value. The payoff is a higher sales price.
- Condition. Buyers expect everything to work. You will discover the key areas to focus on in an honest manner with Raphael to bring an easy offer.
Understanding the plan made special for you is exciting and fun. Real estate marketing involves far more than a sign in the yard, the MLS and an ad in the paper. Successful brokers use a variety of methods to attract and qualify prospects, including the latest Internet and communication advances. The plan is what supports obtaining the best and most offers on a property. The agent must be flexible and understand various markets and areas to be of true value to the seller.
A seller needs a professional who earns the commission not an agent who brings a ‘minimal’ amount of service and value. You will appreciate all that Raphael offers you in value and positive programs so ‘act now’ and contact me. A fast and superior Comparative Market Analysis of your home will be done with no obligation or commitment. You will be thrilled with the results and game plan customized for you.
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Discover Highland Park And Eagle Rock Newly Listed Short Sales
Oak Hill
Well seize the opportunity and discover these newly listed short sales in the Highland Park and Eagle Rock communities. These houses were just listed for sale within the past two weeks and are ready for the right qualified home buyer. Knowledge in short-sales and the process is the advantage that Raphael brings to you for value and successful transaction. Home buyers need to have a strong understanding of the process and the differences that may take place when there is more than one lender involved. The lenders today are all operating in a different mode and no two transactions are alike. Save yourself stress and grief with a trusted local Realtor representing you to achieve successful results.
Discover These New Short-Sales;
$ 325k, 3+2, 6145 Annan Way, Highland Park, Craftsman House, occupied.
$ 650k, 5+4, 6018 Oak Hill, Highland Park, New Construction, vacant.
$ 750k, 6+4, 2110 Hill, Eagle Rock, Spanish Construction, occupied.
Now how may this affect the current home buyer in their search? These new short-sales listed are a great reference point for home buyers to factor in their search. The options may be limited in these sales and Raphael as your local Realtor has the skill set for a positive purchase. The trusted negotiation skills and knowledge allow Raphael to bring you value in a wonderful new home. Now is the time to get serious and make that decision to act and put that offer in place for remarkable results with the right representation. Northeast Los Angeles remains a desirable area where buyers can appreciate location and much more.
Let us spend some time together for as a buyers representative there is much more than just showing homes for awesome results. Search the area for all types of sales easily with no complications on this site. Questions, then it takes just a simple request for a reliable reply.
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Northeast Los Angeles Open Houses For Sunday 8/29
Open House
Well if Northeast Los Angeles is the place you want to buy that new home then here is some helpful news for you. Home buyers have such a broad range of options that it is remarkable that such options are made available to you as a home buyer. You will find this list of open houses posted on the multiple listing service of Realtors to make it easier for you to see what is out there in houses for sale.
Sunday-Open House List- 8/29
$ 699k, 3543 Dover, 3+1, Atwater Village, Spanish, vacant, 1200 sq. ft.
$ 449k, 4744 Toland Way, 4+3, Highland Park, Spanish, occupied, 2037 sq. ft.
$ 519k, 2531 Medlow, 3+2, Eagle Rock, Contemporary, occupied, 1417 sq. ft.
$ 469k, 952 N. Ave 49, 4+2, Highland Park, Remodeled, vacant, 1500 sq. ft.
$ 425k, 4013 W. Ave. 40, 2+1, Glassell Park, Traditional, occupied, 1500 sq. ft.
The time frame for open house is from 2:00 to 5:00 in most cases. Have a Realtor to work with and accompany you then great. Should you not have a reliable, knowledegeable Realtor for the area then contact Raphael.
Raphael specializes in the Northeast Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Mt. Washington, Los Feliz, Glassell Park just to name a few. Interest rates are at record lows as we all know and inventory has recently increased. It has never been a more opportunistic time to invest in real estate for the ‘long term’. Act now and contact me to assist you and discuss your plans. My only purpose is to deliver successful results to you, my client.
Never an obligation or a commitment with Raphael for it is a people business. Should you not be active at this time and know of another person that is then I would appreciate your recommendation. Much information is made available on this site for your benefit so please pass the word and if there is an issue not discussed then please drop me a note be you a home seller or a home buyer.
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Discover Northeast Los Angeles On Open House Sunday
N.E.L.A Open House
Northeast Los Angeles brings a small number of open houses for view this Sunday, 8/15. The communities of Glassell Park, Mt. Washington, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park bring the following to the home buyer for reference in a practical manner. I am your local resident Realtor to bring the most value and service to those home buyers looking in the diverse area of N.E.L.A.
Open Houses For Sunday;
$ 568k, 512 Mt. Washington Dr., 3+1.5, 90065
$ 619k, 4192 Palmer0, 3+2, 90065
$ 648k, 5151 Hermosa, 5+2, 90041
$ 419k, 6145 Crestwood Way, 2+2, 90042
$ 699k, 3543 Dover, 3+1, 90039
$ 370k, 120 Roselawn Place, 3+1, 90042
$ 569k, 3800 Brilliant Drive, 3+2, 90065
$ 389k, 1330 El Paso, 2+1, 90065
The open house time schedule is generally from 2:00 to 5:00pm and all are within a short drive from each other. The location is one of the delightful benefits that Northeast Los Angeles brings to the home buyer. The access to various freeways is notable and just awesome for the commuter. Home buyers need to keep in mind the ease of commuting around the entire county from this popular area.
Overcome the question of where to start by having a trusted, reliable and knowledgeable Realtor showing you the way in this present real estate jungle. The home buyer requires a seasoned guide to be worthy of the business.
Act now and contact me for additional details on any of the open houses shown for tomorrow, Sunday. A quick reply will be sent along with my input on the property questioned. Feel free to also utilize my breakthrough simple reliable program for your home search. My only purpose is to bring you successful results for a positive home buy.
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Highland Park, CA Has Great Event At Heritage Square Museum This Sunday
Heritage Square Museum
So, here is an event that Highland Park has for all to enjoy. The Heritage Square Museum is having a free concert this Sunday 8/15 for free that is a awesome family event. Highland Park has much to offer its residents and this is just another opportunity for a home buyer to see what the community is all about.
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Near Ave. 43 and the 110 Frwy
Step out of your car or jump off the Metro Gold Line at the French Street stop or the Southwest Museum stop. Join the community for great musical acts, local food vendors and costumed docents in a venue that brings you out of the present and into the historic past of Southern California. No need to drive take the Gold Line to the nearby Heritage Square station or drive the 110 Frwy to Ave. 43.
The doors will open at 4:00 PM with acts beginning at 5:00 PM. Arrive early to see the historic architecture of the preserved homes up close. Visitors will have a chance to try local food and drink and shop in the museum store. Please note that world-famous Pink’s Hot Dogs will be also be there.
Mariachi Divas will be the headline act. Founded and directed by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are making big waves on the national music scene. In 2009, the group won the American Grammy award for Regional Mexican Album for their latest CD, Canciones De Amor. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural ensemble imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles and have been represented by women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian, Tongan and Anglo descents. Cindy Shea states, “Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds.” Mariachi Divas have appeared at Southern California venues such as the Arrowhead Pond, Universal Amphitheater, Staples Center, the Greek Theatre, the Santa Barbara Bowl, the House of Blues, the LA Forum for the 2005 Premio La Gente live TV awards show and the Shrine Auditorium for the 2006 Alma Awards.
Need to know more of Highland Park and what this Northeast Los Angeles community offers…then get in touch with Raphael your local resident Realtor. Searchfor home sales on the custom reliable and accurate program made available to all for free. Never an obligation or committment so act now to realize the opportunity presented in this diverse neighborhood.
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Northeast Los Angeles New Home Buyer Protection Is A New Benefit
N.E.L.A Home Buying
Home buyers in search of that sensational property in the Northeast Los Angeles Communities now have a new resource coming on board to be of service. The U.S. Government is in the process of implementing a new agency that will help maintain the rights and legality of process for today’s home buyer. The communities of Mt. Washington, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, Silver Lake and others have much to offer a buyer besides prime location. The inventory of homes for sale are right and with Raphael, a local resident Realtor, the specifics of each neighborhood can be clearly identified.
So let’s get to this new agency that is being put in place to assist and protect active qualified home buyers. What the new consumer protection bureau will do is to be part of the financial reform bill signed into law by President Obama which includes the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which will write new rules and monitor problems and abuses in areas such as residential real estate settlements, credit scores, “truth in lending,” and equal credit opportunity. It is all definitely needed to ensure property transactions are done the right way with the reliable assistance of a professional Realtor.
One of the earliest and most widely anticipated changes expected to take effect impacts home appraisals. By law, the agency must create new interim rules on appraisal accuracy and independence to replace the Home Valuation Code of Conduct rules imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2009. Many in the real estate industry, as well as home buyers and sellers, report that previous standards led to low home valuations that, in some instances, derailed home sales transactions in many instances. It is a matter that local Realtors in N.E.L.A had to deal with in the past at various times depending on the individual transaction.
A national hotline system will also will be developed that will allow aggrieved mortgage borrowers and others to issue complaints and alert the Bureau to unfair and deceptive practices. We have all seen and heard of a variety of bizarre processes that have been in operation by certain providers to the real estate community.
Seeking to purchase that custom, craftsman, vintage or view home in Northeast los Angeles then stay in touch with Raphael. Numerous ideas and assistance is presented in this site so take a few minutes to see all the free benefits brought to YOU the home buyer. The ease of purchase with interest rates in the 4% range make it a real bargain to purchase that new home today. So don’t hesitate and act now to contact Raphael for more reliable and updated information on any N.E.L.A neighborhood.
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Highland Park Brings New Program To The Lummis Home
Flamenco 1900's
Highland Park community offers a new program at the Lummis Home this Saturday August 7. As your local Realtor this is a fun evening to enjoy with the entire family.
FLAMENCO NIGHT
Recreating the summer evening in 1904 when the guests of Charles Fletcher Lummis gathered for dinner under the great sycamore tree in the courtyard and first heard the stirring chords of flamenco music, we will enjoy the story and the musical memories of California’s ties to old Spain lifestyle.
After a brief discussion of Lummis and his “troubadour,” the Andalusian guitarist Francisco Amate…
The party will pick up steam…!!!
Gabriel Reyna and his troupe of performers will take us on an awesome musical journey through the passion, elegance and color of the Flamenco guitar, song and dance, while we savor a taste of Spain with a variety of authentic tapas, sangría and spicy paella!
THE LUMMIS HOME, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Members $60.00 per person, non-members $70.00 per person
Members $50 per person, non-members $60 per persons.
By phone: (323) 460-5632 or go on-line, www.socalhistory.org
Highland Park Home Seller Thought…
What to Leave for the New Owners
Owner’s manuals and warranties for appliances left in the house.
Garage door opener.
Extra sets of house keys.
A list of local service providers — the best dry cleaner, yard service, plumber, etc.
Code to the security alarm and phone number of the monitoring service if not discontinued.
As a courtesy, you could provide numbers to the local utility companies.
If it’s a condo, leave information on how to contact the condo board.
The market offers the home seller many opportunities providing an experienced local Realtor is used. I work solely Northeast Los Angeles and as a resident remain familiar with neighborhood issues. Highland Park has the greatest amount of home sales in all of N.E.L.A. Thinking of selling your home then allow some time so a reliable Comparative Market Analysiscan br properly presented. The CMA is offered with no obligation or commitment. Act now as hidden secrets can be had for a positive house sale. Today’s market attracts both buyers and sellers with the right negotiation. Serious about real estate then contact me now. I appreciate all referrals and recommendations to your associates as special programs are currently being presented by me till December.
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Northeast Los Angeles Real Estate Needs Trusted Realistic Home Sellers
KNOWLEDGE
The neighborhoods of Northeast Los Angeles have a large percentage of home sellers that are respectable and realistic. Numerous houses for sale are being priced right the first time and sellers are more helpful in house related details. Mt.Washington, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Highland Park and Glassell Park presently have a fair amount of houses for sale priced well in the $400k to $600k range. Obviously, being your local resident Realtor is knowledge of the community along with the benefits to present the best in a marketing sales plan.
Pricing Your Home Is Critical; Consider comparables. Review current data presented to you to include local numbers in the past 90 days of movement. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently needs to be looked at accounting for pros and cons. How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities is all part of the equation.
All my clients are also presented with competition in the housing market inside and outside of their immediate neighborhood. Time must also be discussed as it will mean a smooth transition if planned well. The home seller may also go for an officail appraisal just to state the current value in the sales market. A written appraisal is also a great marketing element in obtaining an acceptable offer.
Home Sellers need to be realistic and discuss the lowest price that would be accepted while being honest to themselves and the Realtor. Northeast Los Angeles is where my expertise, knowledge and experience support the seller in meeting objective set. Obtain that ‘free’ Comparative Market Analysis for a documented value to your house. Act Now, it is something every home owner should keep updated for reference. Homework is what I do best.
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Highland Park Laundromat Is Great For A Date
Green Clean
Okay, you think Highland Park real estate is exciting and in demand. How about a unique experience at a local laundromat. This diverse community in Northeast Los Angeles has a different perk to benefit a new home buyer or relax a current resident. Keep in mind that loose change may or may not be jingling.
Customers toting pockets of quarters to the local new laundromat next wash day just might be in for a surprise.
Today, many laundromats have now switched to prepaid plastic cards — like gift cards — easily operating the upscale new washers and dryers. Highland Park takes the new concept a bit further in providing free wireless Internet, flat-screen televisions and attendants who sell services such as doing it all for you. One could possibly go on a date here and have a valued time together with fun being tops.
This N.E.L.A community is once again taking the initiative and being among the first to see where this new error of clean is heading. The talk around town is that they are sexy, they are innovative … they are hip and they are modern machines in an upbeat environment.
The Laundromat of Highland Park on York Boulevard, for instance, is outfitted with stainless-steel appliances and offers free Wi-Fi. The walls are lined with flat-screen televisions tuned to different channels. The bathrooms are clean.
Act now to get some other details in this awesome community and get in touch ‘now’. I am a local Realtor that lives and works solely in the Northeast Los Angeles Communities. Send a note with any real estate matter or related service request. A quick response will follow.
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