8 tips for a great relationship with your real estate agent

8 tips for a great relationship with your real estate agent

Setting clear expectations and doing the groundwork for a successful relationship with your agent will ensure your selling and buying experience is stress-free and can even be fun!  Even if you’ve considered several different agents before deciding who to go with,...
The Loved House

The Loved House

Quarantine Edition: I was sitting in my dining room, looking at the beautiful vase my mother made for me (pictured above). So I called her and told her how much joy it brings me. As we chatted, she asked, “How are the boys? What are you going to do?” and before I...
September is Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

An emergency can happen quickly and often without warning. In a major disaster (emergency) it may take several days for vital services to be restored. Are you and your family prepared to survive for at least 72 hours without the comforts of home? In Los Angeles, you...
You Don’t Have to Hire A Plumber! (well, sometimes)

You Don’t Have to Hire A Plumber! (well, sometimes)

  My tenants called the other day to say their kitchen faucet was leaking. My mind immediately went there:  Faucet + leak = $$$ A leaky faucet is doubly awful because not only do I know it’s going to cost money to fix, but is also costs money every...