Is Flipping Houses a Good Idea These Days?
Just ahead of the housing bubble, flipping houses was an investor pass-time. As home prices started to rise, many would-be real estate moguls bought houses to flip hoping that… Read more ⇢
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Water Customers may see another Charge on LADWP Bills
Los Angeles’s Department of Water and Power is asking the City Council to authorize creation of a new agency empowered to borrow up to $400 million,… Read more ⇢
Little Decorator Details That Can Hinder Your Home Sale
We get it … you want your home to be uniquely you … you want it to express your personality … you want colors that make you happy! But… Read more ⇢
When to Get Pre-Approval for a Mortgage
If you’re even considering purchasing a home in the next year, the time to start the pre-approval process is now. Why so early? Here’s some advice to get you… Read more ⇢
THE GREENEST HOME IN NORTH AMERICA
We had the pleasure to represent Ed Begley Jr. in the purchase of his new home in Studio City. This home is being built to LEED Platinum Standards. LEED… Read more ⇢
Begley Team Mobile APP SEARCH FOR HOMES ON YOUR SMART PHONE
Have you ever wondered what homes are selling for in your neighborhood? Have you ever stopped in front of a home… Read more ⇢
House or Condo?
One of the big decisions facing homebuyers is whether to purchase a home, or to buy a condominium. Just to be clear, as used here, a condominium is a… Read more ⇢
Early Spring Landscaping
Bulbs, tubers, perennials and indigenous plants beautify your home and give year-round enjoyment for decades to come. If you bought your home in the fall or winter, you may not know… Read more ⇢
Begley Team Featured in Los Angeles Magazine
By putting you #1, you have made us #1 in our field. We love this business! We are honored to be… Read more ⇢
New High-Tech Home Gadgets
As with The Jetsons cartoon, our imaginations run wild with the idea of modern gadgets to make our homes efficient and automated, and make our lives simpler. For cutting-edge… Read more ⇢
Dated Kitchens Get Long Overdue Makeovers
Dated kitchens are getting a makeover in many homes this year. About a quarter of about 3,500 home owners recently surveyed say they are remodeling kitchens that are… Read more ⇢
2015 Programs for Home Buyers
Although the federal government has offered homebuyer programs in the past, for Tax Year 2015, most of the available home buyer programs will be at the local and state levels. State… Read more ⇢
Getting Organized to Sell Your Home
When you’ve lived in it for a long time, getting a home ready to sell can seem daunting. If you are considering selling your home this year, make it your… Read more ⇢
What is Live-Work Space?
Many buildings tout themselves as live-work spaces, but live-work designations are not all equal. For example, a primarily residential building that has no restriction on working from home can be called… Read more ⇢
Holiday Decoration Safety
Each year, fire departments across the country respond to home and structure fires caused by holiday decorations. In a study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 2011… Read more ⇢
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