Selling A Home “As Is”

As with any other home you sell, a home you are selling “as is” needs some special attention, too. 
 
If you want just a few extra bucks in your pocket, then do a deep cleaning.  Scrubbing every nook and cranny in the house to make it shine is a big plus.  If the task is [...]

Picking The Right Moving Company

Now that you’re ready to buy a new home you also need to find a reputable moving company.  Everyone goes through it every time we move.  Sometimes you will hear great things about a moving company and other times you will hear about a moving nightmare. And rarely, you will be told how great the [...]

Westside Los Angeles Home Prices Still Holding Their Own

Downtown areas all around the country are usually the safest places in a housing downturn.  But you still hear it all the time how the real estate bust has been affecting one city more than another.  But one thing we have learned is that housing prices fare the best in the core of big cities.  [...]

Teaching Your Child The Value Of Saving Money

Recently the fall of our economy has shown us how important it is to save money and spend it wisely without borrowing or using credit cards.  Now is a great time to share that wisdom with our children. 
 
Don’t make the same mistake that many parents make early on when they buy their children something [...]

The Best Long-Term Investment

Real Estate remains the best investment anyone can make.  This has been a fact for a long time.  Long-term homeownership has a track record that is almost untouched by any other purchase with real benefits.  Today’s homeowners have a combined $12 trillion in equity in their homes.  Homeowners can borrow against this equity to pay [...]

Choose Your Neighborhood Wisely

In a battered housing market, it is more important than ever to choose the right neighborhood. 
 
Over six million people are expected to buy a home this year.  Some may be first-time home buyers looking in West Hollywood, while others are looking to relocate to Beverly Hills.   Since this may be the single most significant [...]

Schools in West Hollywood

An important part of where you make your next move is where your child will get their education.  I want to take a minute to tell you about the schools of West Hollywood , California. 
 
The Los Angeles Unified School District serves West Hollywood students with five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high [...]

Shopping During a Recession

Many people will agree that America is in a recession and are trying to find new ways to save money.  West Hollywood , California is no exception.  About a year ago, I discovered a place with nearly everything I needed all in one spot.  Clothes, software, small appliances, accessories, and more.  Best of all, everything [...]

Simplify The Hassle of Replacing Old Doors

When the time comes to replace an old door or to upgrade to something new, you can simplify the installation by using a prehung unit.  This means the door is already on a frame, saving you the work of mounting the frame and then the door and adding hinges.  The prehung units are ready to receive [...]