Los Angeles Goes After Deutsche Bank by Max Pringle

By Laura Flores on May 18th, 2013

http://www.dw.de/los-angeles-goes-after-deutsche-bank/a-16813149 Date 16.05.2013 Author Max Pringle, California Finance Los Angeles goes after Deutsche Bank Los Angeles is pursuing the so-called slumlord suit against Deutsche Bank for allegedly allowing foreclosed properties owned by the bank to deteriorate and evicting poor residents. “The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought ... [Continue Reading]

Get a Certified Negotiation Expert When Buying or Selling a Home in Pasadena

By Laura Flores on May 18th, 2013

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Get a Certified Negotiation Expert When Buying or Selling a Home in Pasadena Real estate professionals have varying levels of training and ability to negotiate. Laura Flores, Pasadena’s trusted real estate advisor, is certified as a “Negotiations Expert.” This credential was gained through attending advanced training through ... [Continue Reading]

Supply and Demand: More Buyers than Sellers for Homes

By Laura Flores on April 30th, 2013

Supply and Demand: More Buyers than Sellers for Homes Spring and summer are traditionally very busy times in the real estate market. Many families are planning to move during the months of school vacation, and are searching for the right home to purchase in the spring. In a normal year, the numbers of available properties ... [Continue Reading]

Southland Home Prices March 2013

By Laura Flores on April 23rd, 2013

This chart lists median prices in thousands for sales of pre-owned single-family houses and condominiums by ZIP code. Percentage changes are a year-over-year comparison for the reporting month. The price per squarefoot in the far right column includes only single-family home sales and does not include attached garages. Prices, provided by MDA DataQuick Mar-13 ... [Continue Reading]

Los Angeles Housing Bubble?

By Laura Flores on April 13th, 2013

Thought this was worth sharing. Laura http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-bubble-markets-20130412,0,1113017.story L.A. and other hot housing markets are getting frothy, report says Comments 36 Email Share 83 Workers work on a home under construction in Rancho Santa Fe. (Sam Hodgson / Bloomberg) Your take? Is Southern California headed for another real estate bubble? Yes No ... [Continue Reading]

Your Real Estate Deductions – Make Sure You Take Them All

By Laura Flores on April 13th, 2013

Your Real Estate Deductions – Make Sure You Take Them All That dreaded day, April 15, is just around the corner. Even if you are planning to get an extension, you should know what you have the right to deduct. Purchasing a home usually allows an employed buyer to get money back from the IRS, ... [Continue Reading]

Pasadena Real Estate Market Report Year to Date April 2013

By Laura Flores on April 9th, 2013

http://marketquest.nrtwebservices.com/MarketAction.aspx?MLSID=CRTS&UserName=&AppName=AWMS&StartDate=&EndDate=04%2f08%2f2013&PriceMin=0&PriceMax=999999000&PropertyTypes=1%2c2%2c9&AreaList=2307&TypeOfArea=2&REO=&TOA=False&HSF=False&SDG=False&WH=False&PageSize= ... [Continue Reading]

Good News in the Real Estate Market

By Laura Flores on April 6th, 2013

Good News in the Real Estate Market One of the key indicators in housing prices, a 20-city price index, indicates that the real estate market is on a steady rise throughout the country. The Los Angeles area has an annual increase of 10.2%, about 1.1% increase monthly. If you are planning to sell a home ... [Continue Reading]

Real Estate Market Turns Around in Pasadena

By Laura Flores on March 26th, 2013

Real Estate Market Turns Around in Pasadena There are strong indicators that the real estate market is going to continue to rise. A recent report indicated that there are many more homes that have recovered their value, and homeowners have regained much of the equity they lost when the market crashed in 2008. This is ... [Continue Reading]

Need to Sell a Home in Pasadena Quickly?

By Laura Flores on March 18th, 2013

Need to Sell a Home in Pasadena Quickly? Are you facing a life situation that make it necessary to sell your property fast, whether a change in employment, a move, or other urgent personal situation? When this is the case, you want to have a listing agent working for you that is highly motivated to ... [Continue Reading]