Flipping a house is a lot of work, and can yield a big profit. But not every project is guaranteed to be lucrative. So what’s the key to successfully making over a fixer-upper and selling it for a gain? Our new series “What the Flip?” presents before and after photos to identify the smart construction
by Robbie Conley A complainant, usually a dissatisfied tenant, reports alleged violations of the City Municipal Code to the City Housing Department. An inspector from the Housing Department conducts a systematic inspection pursuant to the City Housing Code, Section 161.602.1 of the Los Angeles Housing Code, if the property is located in Los Angeles. The inspector finds several
by Robbie Conley What kind of urban future can the residents of South California hope for the coming year? Here’s what’s in the upping according to market trends and planning designs. There are going to be higher prices and increased congestion with an accompanying degrading quality of life. As acerbic author of “Dr. Housing Bubble” blog puts it:
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TV critics raved over HBO’s revival of the “Perry Mason” franchise. Fans of distinctive architecture also raved over the classic Tudor-style home used in the series. Now the home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hancock Park is on the market for $4,795,000. In the series, the stately mansion served as the home of the
by Robbie Conley There is a strong demand for housing in California. That is the good news. The poor news is that few can afford it. The market has rocketed away from control leaving investors to ponder other solutions. Many are turning to hard money lenders. The demand for housing in California. The California Association of Realtors says
by Robbie Conley Home Warranties – Are you questioning if a home warranty protection plan is for you? Well, you’re not alone. Many home buyers and sellers wonder if a home warranty is money well spent or just money spent with no return. Basically, it’s a one-year service contract that begins on the date of closing which covers
by Robbie Conley Los Angeles County voters last Nov. passed Measure M, overwhelmingly with 71 percent voter support, providing for $120 billion for local transportation needs over the next generation. Planning, efforts and developments are underway in L.A. expanding bike lanes and rail-service, which is great, but our city and citizens require much more to navigate around our
by Robbie Conley Luxury homes are in a league of their own because the criteria that determine a home luxury changes and is largely influenced by the clients buying high-end homes at any given time. Luxury isn’t strictly based on price. It’s a moving target influenced by a number of factors and primarily, trends. For an example, the
by Robbie Conley The professional NBA (National Basketball Association) basketball team, the Los Angeles Clippers, is based in the California town of Los Angeles. Not always known as the Los Angeles Clippers, the team is very established as such now. The following fun facts are sure to get any basketball fan, or Los Angeles Clippers fan, a “slam
by Robbie Conley Many real estate investors have been flocking to some of the less expensive or newly appreciating parts of the country and plunking down their hard earned cash in order to get into the game. In this Special Report, we are going to take a look at what you need to know before you invest in
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