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…

Be reminded your privacy is respected and please share this site with others. Recommendations are appreciated and never an obligation or commitment with Raphael. Just good old fashioned service to assist you in your home purchase.

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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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.

Information received is strictly confidential and your privacy is respected…

Real Estate Today

 Glassell Park divulges breakthrough real estate options for those home buyers seeking that ‘edge’. What does this mean and what will it do for me??? I believe ‘this’ phrase will fly through your mind. As a local resident Realtor, I see Glassell Park as just presenting the facts on the movement of properties within its borders.

Let me be more specific, for I will present the numbers allowing ‘you’ to judge the value. Glassell Park has a total of about 15k households which gives us a base idea on this diverse Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The past month has seen the amount of inventory of homes for sale soar from about two month supply to now six.

It is a big benefit that home buyers to this community have the edge on buying for now negotiations are made key to any transaction. As a local Realtor, Raphael, is the person you want as an honest, experienced, reliable and understanding professional at your side. The buyer now has regular sales, short-sales, bank-owned, probate as the most popular categories. I am not only a Realtor but also certified in bank-owned and short-sale properties.

The month of August has brought a new total of 79 active houses for sale with 15 new listings added this month. Now you wonder is this an edge? Raphael adds to the equation that 9 homes are bank-owned and 22 are short-sales seeking an offer the lender will accept.

A total of 17 homes have sold so far this month and 14 are pending, in escrow. The average time for a home to sell in this neighborhood is around 76 days with the price per foot in the immediate $300 range. The edge you are gaining should be a little more obvious at this time. It is your Realtor, as your representative, that needs to bring you this sort of edge along with expertise and inside knowledge of what Glassell Park is all about. Northeast Los Angeles occupies a great location that offers a prominent spot to commute from. We all constantly hear and read about how location is a major factor in the quality of life in Los Angeles.

A variety of pockets exist within the boundaries of Glassell Park that have not only diversity but a switch in ethnics, household income and education level. This N.E.L.A neighborhood is a good size with a net population of approximately 15k ‘households’.

Learn fast and seize the moment by acting now and contacting Raphael. You will have your questions answered and given a new fresh perspective on Glassell Park. Vast opportunity exist in real estate today with historic low interest rates. Think real estate today for a more positive tomorrow. Act now for you or your friends…

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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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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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1900's

Interested in buying a home in Eagle Rock or Mt. Washington? The Northeast Los Angeles area has many neighborhoods and these are two of the best. Community spirit and a desire to move forward with constant improvement are spearheads in these two neighborhoods. A home buyer will find many opportunities in the diversity offered.

The past two weeks has introduced two worthy homes to consider. The houses are regular sales and ready for a qualified home buyer. Negotiations will also be a factor here so remember that I am your local resident Realtor to assist you. Interested to know more on these houses for sale?

$397k, 3+1, 1075 sq. ft., 4843 sq. ft. lot, Montiflora Ave.

Eagle Rock

$549k, 3+2, 1920 sq. ft., 5060 sq. ft. lot, Sunnyhill Dr.

Mt. Washington

Act now to see these homes and let’s schedule it. The opportunity presented to the qualified home buyer in Northeast Los Angeles is amazing.

Real Estate Tidbit For Mount Washington:

Mt. Washington has some exercising fun for one to participate that is new to the community. We introduce Pilates Classes now available to all wanting to be feeling good about themselves. Good for the body and good for the soul, these classes are delightful and proven to work.

Pilates apparatus 1-on-1 and duo training in Mt. Washington is now…
Ready for a Pilates and/or Personal Training commitment to benefit yourself? Jozeee is here for all to learn from. She takes a special interest in all clients and has proven success in weight loss, athletic conditioning, rehab and core strengthening. A special price break with purchase of any series is being given so make contact today and start now– 

Also, getting a roster together for doubles reformer classes. Send me an email if you are interested in learning more.

JozeeeR — Infrastructure Pilates

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Home Buyer

Northeast Los Angeles home buyers of recently upgraded or remodeled  homes should ask the seller for all construction-related documents. It is always in the best practices to have these related reports for future reference.

Reports that the home seller could give would be; geotechnical report, engineering drawings, letters to the planning department  and confirmation of all permits being completed.

Verifying livable square footage is a big issue in today’s real estate market. Many lenders won’t count additions or renovations that add square footage in the appraised valuation of the property.

If the sellers can’t provide any supporting documentation, such as copies of approved permits, the property could appraise for less than the agreed upon sales price. This could jeopardize the transaction if the lender approved a lower mortgage amount than you requested.

It’s a good idea to check the permit history at the planning department yourself if the sellers can’t provide copies of permits for work done. This should let you know if renovations were done with permits and if the permits received final approval. You should have this information ‘before’ removing the inspection contingency.

N.E.L.A Home

The Dept. of Building and Safety is not suppose to issue a new permit if there is a permit on record that never received final approval. The new owners might incur fees to clear up any outstanding permits before they can move forward with possible new improvements. Every home buyer should check the City files for it only takes a little time to accomplish this.

In California, 70 percent of the homes bought by investors in 2009 were distressed-sale properties, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Fixers priced over $500k aren’t as easy to sell today. Most buyers in higher price ranges are buying a home to live in. They want a home in move-in condition that will suit their long-term needs.

One will always have exceptions. In high-demand market niches with few listings, like Mt. Washington, there is occasionally a fixer-upper that draws a lot of attention. Usually, these fixers sell to buyers who will live in the property and fix it up themselves to save money. Often this is the only way they can afford to move into one of the neighborhoods in N.E.L.A. such as Mt. Washington, Eagle Rock, Silver Lake, Glassell Park, Highland Park and El Sereno just to mention a few.

Cosmetic improvements, such as painting, replacing outdated floors, or refinishing worn hardwood floors can pay off. Complete Presale inspections by licensed quality inspectors will help buyers make a sound decision whether or not to tackle a project.

Sellers who have equity in their home and cash to invest in fix-up for-sale work should consider making cost-effective renovations, like a kitchen upgrade, but not an entire renovation. It is an important factor to review  what the home would sell for with and without certain improvements as only your ‘local’ Realtor would truly know.

I maintain a list of proven and reliable service providers to assist an owner in any type of home renovation at a reasonable price.

Homework is what I do best to properly advise all my clients when buying or selling a home. Today’s real estate market is like a jungle and requires a local guide to be on the positive side of thing.

All information is strictly confidential and privacy always respected.

Fireworks

 Eagle Rock once again brings value to  the community for all home owners to appreciate. It is just another reason that makes this cool community of Northeast Los Angeles so popular with many home buyers. Eagle Rock real estate is not the least expensive but the value is there when the real estate market begins its forecasted change. Home buyers need to view the custom search program on this site for real accurate information not only on homes for sale but also the various community information is a plus.

So what abouth the 4th of July???     Here is the scoop on the community event;

Concert and fireworks show is set for Sunday, at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Rock Drive starting at 4pm and going on till 8pm then the fireworks at 8:30.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT.  Bring your family and enjoy a fun, safe time in Eagle Park.  Plenty of free music, entertainment, activities for kids, and community resources & information booths as well as a great fireworks show to conclude the evening. What else can a person ask for on such a day when the weather is right and the community is set for a great time. Mark your calendar now and bring friends to enjoy this great day.

Eagle Rock presently has a current total of 33 residential properties for sale which includes a limited amount of short-sales and even more limited bank-owned houses for sale. The price range is from the $300k up to $1 million thus a property for every budget depending on what a home buyer is seeking. Colorado Blvd. is the main street with a number of shops and restaurants to fit the taste of even the pickiest person. Eagle Rock Blvd. also has a number of establishments bringing value to the area with a number of different venues.

The community has a strong neighborhood council that is constantly seeking ways to improve the area and benefit residents and business for a win-win program.

FUN

Let’s take action here and advise me of your requirements to assist you as a home buyer to see what is being offered in this area. A local Realtor and resident is the value and experience you deserve and that is what I deliver. Exceeding your expectations and respecting your goals with honesty, trust and integrity is key.

Your privacy is always respected so be comfortable as there is never an obligation to your request.

TRUST

Mt. Washington real estate has recently seen an interesting change in the houses for sale. What can it be? The answer to this question is the amount of inventory of houses for sale is shrinking. The community that is sought by many for its renowned elementary school and park like surroundings is not having much turnover.

June has only brought 4 new houses for sale;

$469k,   3+2,  4752  Frieda Dr,  1128 sq. ft. on a 5314 sq. ft. lot
$549k,   2+1,   363  Canyon Vista Dr,  1100 sq. ft on a 4950 sq. ft. lot
$594k,  3+3,   1611 Killarney Ave,   3600 sq. ft. lot
$850k,  3+2,   3744 San Rafael Ave,  1632 sq. ft. on a 13500 sq. ft. lot