If We Change Our Mind On Buying Do We Get Our Earnest Money Back?

This is a very important and common question.. Q: We just signed an intent to proceed and paid the bank $450 for the appraisal. What if we decide not to go through with buying … [Read More]

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Charming Creekside Cabin with Rustic-Refined Aesthetic

Another great design by Amy alper! California architect Amy A. Alper designed this charming creek-side cabin in Santa Rosa, California. This delightful riverfront … [Read More]

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How Much Can you Afford?

Helpful Borrower Information and Tips..  Determining how much “home you can afford” depends on several important factors including: Your annual gross income. You … [Read More]

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Circular Cottage Plans – Awesome Boat House!

This is a very interesting design! This circular cottage plan is the coolest retreat on a hot day. Austin, Texas-based architecture firm Bercy Chen Studio blend their … [Read More]

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Is My Ex Entitled To A Share Of The Home Sale Profits If She Isn’t On The Deed?

We get asked this question quite often.. Q: I am wanting to sell my home although my ex-significant other who lived with me for 2 1/2 years in the home is stating she is … [Read More]

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What Happens If Multiple Realtors Help With Home Buying?

Q: A buyer works with three different Realtors and then decides he prefers one over the other two. He then receives listing info from one of the two and using that information … [Read More]

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Freddie Mac Permits Grace Period for Unemployed Borrowers

We love sharing helpful news for home owners and home buyers. This article was retrieved from Realtor.org. Click on the link below the article snip to view the full … [Read More]

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Santa Monica real estate Foreclosure activity via Dom Naidoo | Westside Properties

Westside Properties is a full-service real estate boutique brokerage based in Venice serving the entire Westside of Los Angeles.  We proudly represent the finest properties … [Read More]

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Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a city in western Los Angeles County, California, USA. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific … [Read More]

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How Do I Short Sell My Home And Move Into A Rental?

Q: I have a home that is not worth the value I am paying. The house was in my son’s and my name. He has since lost his job and unable to find another right now due to other … [Read More]

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Malibu

Malibu is an affluent, beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population is 12,575. Malibu consists of a … [Read More]

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Four Famous Artists in Stunning Exhibit at Getty Villa

If you haven't been to the Getty Villa in awhile, now is the time to plan a quick trip there... before January 16th, when the current extraordinary exhibition will be leaving. … [Read More]

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Consumer alert: Tips to avoid mortgage modification scams

Homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments should beware of con artists and scams that promise to save their homes and lower their mortgage debt or payments. If … [Read More]

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Venice

History Workers build the canals, 1905. Venice is a district on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is known for its canals, beaches and … [Read More]

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Modern Low Maintenance House, California Vacation Retreat

Here’s a modern low maintenance house, and our idea of a dream home! This northern California house designed by Marmol Radziner is a prefab cottage for weekend rest and … [Read More]

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New bankowned Foreclosure and REO listings on the Westside

Foreclosure is the legal process by which a mortgage lender (mortgagee), or other lien holder, obtains a termination of a mortgage borrower (mortgagor)'s equitable right … [Read More]

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Distressed home owners: Short Sales a Better Option Than Foreclosures

The robo-signing crisis of 2010 appears to have increased an appetite for short sales among U.S. lenders, said an MSNBC.com article. “Foreclosure sales are pretty … [Read More]

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Topanga

Topanga is an unincorporated area in western Los Angeles County, California, USA. It is located in the Santa Monica Mountains. Occupying Topanga Canyon, it is often referred … [Read More]

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Mortgage Delinquencies Fell in 2011

Housing Wire reported this week on delinquency rate statistics from Trepp analytics that said commercial real estate mortgage delinquencies fell in all sectors this … [Read More]

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Contemporary Coastal Architecture – Lighthouse 65 in UK

UK-based firm AR Design created this contemporary coastal architecture to focus on the views outward, and as importantly, to be seen! The oceanfront house in finished with a … [Read More]

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What Will It Cost If I Hire A Realtor To Rent Out My Apartment?

Q Hello, I want to rent out my apartment and move closer to my job. If I hire a Realtor, what fees will I incur? And what fees will the proposed tenant incur? –Anonymous, … [Read More]

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Five Designer Prefabs that Will Have You Rethinking the Modular Home Route

 For years the term ‘prefabricated home’ has been primarily associated with mobile homes and trailer parks; however, there is a growing movement in the architectural … [Read More]

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Plastolux Gift Ideas

The next installment of gift ideas is from Tyler Goodro of Plastolux. He finds all manner of modern interiors to inspire, and his site is on my oft-visited list. Here are … [Read More]

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10 Unique Home Styles | going beyond cookie cutter

Unlike other countries, there’s no particular housing style that’s quintessentially American. Home designs in the United States tend to express the individuality of their … [Read More]

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Brad Pitt’s Pad Pulled From Market, Sale To Ellen Pending?

Rumors were swirling last week that talk show maven Ellen Degeneres was in talks to buy fellow A-lister Brad Pitt's Malibu mansion. Now, Pitt's pad has been pulled from the … [Read More]

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Fox NFL Sunday’s Terry Bradshaw Lists Florida Property

Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Terry Bradshaw aims to part ways with his Bradenton, Florida property. Currently the biggest ham on Fox NFL Sunday not named Jimmy Johnson, … [Read More]

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Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades is a district within the U.S. city of Los Angeles, California, located between Brentwood to the east, Malibu and Topanga to the west, Santa Monica to the … [Read More]

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Is It Difficult To Sell A Home And Buy One In Another State?

Q: I live in New York and I am thinking of selling my house in a year or two. Is it hard to move to another state to try and find a home in another place? What do I do if I … [Read More]

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Breathtaking Seaside Mansion Marred by Mediocre Furnishings

Location: Laguna Beach, Calif. Price: $9,995,000 The Skinny: For a house that enjoys such an extraordinary site, ravishing ocean views, and a sleek glassy facade, this sure is … [Read More]

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Small Studio House Plans in California Forest

This small studio house plan was a labor of love, and became a sweet retreat for the couple who clearly put their heart and soul into the design. This small California house … [Read More]

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