Market Update for February 2024 The below will provide market data, obtained from the California Regional Multiple Listings Service, in order to further understand the trends of our current Real Estate Market in San Pedro and the South Bay Community. Data obtained and detailed in this blog is intended to be reliable, but is not guaranteed to be so. The market report will include several Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Buying a Home
7 Benefits of Buying a Home By: HouseLogic Interest rates are only one factor when it comes to buying a house now. Interest rates sure do get a lot of attention. But they shouldn’t be the only part of your home buying decision-making process. After all, the answer to the question “is right now a good time to buy a house” boils down to whether the time is right for Continue Reading
DIY Window Cleaner that Works!
How to Make a Homemade Window Cleaner That Actually Works By: HouseLogic Published: July 5, 2023 Whip up a DIY product that cleans your windows without the chemicals. Whether your windows are covered with a filmy residue or kids’ fingerprints, marks on windows can be quite the eyesore. Yet many commercial glass cleaners are loaded with toxic chemicals and therefore aren’t the most green Continue Reading
Homeowners NEED to do these 5 things in June
Sharp Homeowners Know June Is the Best Time to Do These 5 Things Like cleaning your siding — just be sure to start from the bottom and go up. Could it really be summer?! Tackle these five summer maintenance tasks during June's longer days and better weather — and save yourself time and money this winter. #1 Update Outdoor Lighting In June, winter nights are Continue Reading
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan
Are you confused on how to look for a mortgage loan? Take a look for some tips below: By: Lynn Ettinger Home buyers who do mortgage loan shopping can avoid leaving money on the table. Whether you’re shopping for new bed sheets or a new car, the drill is usually the same. Hit the reviews, check with friends, and scope out the best deal. After all, who wants to buy a car that racks up repair Continue Reading
10 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Ten Tips for Your First Home Purchase Buying your first home can be stressful, but lets make it just a bit easier by going through some common questions. 1. How do I get started? Your first step should be to start thing of what might be important to you in a home. If you are purchasing with another individual, significant other, or partner, be sure you are on the same page of what you are both Continue Reading
Tips for Prepping Your Home Before Listing
Prepping Your Home For A Successful Sale When you're ready to sell your home, doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help your home sell quicker and for a higher price. Maximize Curb Appeal Getting buyers through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, and trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant Continue Reading
Stain Removal Tips
Life is messy. But it’s easier than you think to clean up. Use the sun to bleach your whites Did you know that the sun can remove some stains? That’s right. The sun naturally bleaches. Diapers Wash the diapers and let them dry in direct sunlight for a few hours. Stains will be noticeably lighter or gone. Grass Stains Let your grass-stained white dry in the sun to naturally become Continue Reading
Home Warranty Explained
What is a Home Warranty, and Do I Need One? The Basics I often get asked what a Home Warranty is for, what does it cover, how much is it going to cost, through the process of both buying and selling a home. For our San Pedro area, providing a Home Warranty for the buyer, as a seller, is a very typical duty and common place in many transactions. Depending on your area, who pays Continue Reading
Monthly Market Update: November, 2018
San Pedro Real Estate Market Update Market Report for the Month of November, 2018 The below will provide market data, obtained from the California Regional Multiple Listings Service, in order to further understand the trends of our current Real Estate Market in San Pedro and the South Bay Community. Data that has been obtained and detailed is intended to be reliable, but is not Continue Reading