by Armen Mardirousi | Aug 23, 2022 | Home Ownership, Home Value, New Construction, Real Estate Market News
According to Lawrence Yun, the NAR Chief Economist, the June spike in mortgage rate caused July’s existing home sales activity to dip. Yun said we’re witnessing a “housing recession” in terms of declining home sales and home building. However, Yun also noted there...
by Armen Mardirousi | Jun 28, 2022 | Real Estate Advice, Rentals
The COVID-19 Rental Housing Recovery Act (the Recovery Act) grants limited protections to tenants unable to pay their rent. In March of this year, the Recovery Act was extended but only through June 30, 2022. Unless the state legislature takes very unexpected and...
by Armen Mardirousi | Mar 14, 2022 | Financing, Home Ownership, Real Estate Advice, Selling Your Nome
Investments, terms for loans, processes, and other parts of real estate can often be overwhelming to someone who hasn’t received a degree in real estate. If you are looking for definitions and actions behind those definitions, then don’t forget about...
by Armen Mardirousi | Mar 8, 2022 | Home Ownership, Real Estate Advice
The rule of real estate is to get your money’s worth. When you are looking into finding a place, you will want to make sure that the rule immediately applies. One way to make sure that you are getting more for your money is by finding the right inspector. This...
by Armen Mardirousi | Feb 14, 2022 | Home Ownership, Real Estate Advice
Most people dream of buying a home and know exactly what they are looking for and what they would like to spend on the mortgage, however, they do not consider several important details. Along with the hot home-buying market comes heavy competition for the homes and...
by Armen Mardirousi | Feb 7, 2022 | Real Estate Advice, Selling Your Nome
The purpose of showing your home is to hook a buyer. You want the buyers to come through your house and be impressed – so impressed in fact, that they’re ready to make an offer! You’ll have one chance to make a great first impression on the potential buyers, so make...
by Armen Mardirousi | Nov 16, 2021 | Communities, New Construction, Rentals
If you’ve driven on the CA-110 freeway through downtown L.A. anytime during the past five years, you likely saw the construction of new towers joining older ones throughout the downtown skyline. This ongoing building boom has set a new mark and taken the title of...
by Armen Mardirousi | Nov 1, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Home Ownership
Since the global pandemic is continuing to impact almost everyone’s well-being, now’s a good time to evaluate what you can do to refresh your home. With just about everyone spending more time in their home nowadays, it may start to seem stifling. So here are three...
by Armen Mardirousi | Sep 20, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Value
First impressions go a long way. This is applicable to not only when you meet someone new, but also when somebody sees your house for the first time. Regardless of whether it’s a friend or colleague coming over to visit or a prospective buyer looking at a property...
by Armen Mardirousi | Sep 13, 2021 | Financing
While you’re dreaming about your Starter Home, don’t forget that you’re going to need a Starter Mortgage to pay for it. The mortgage programs offered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Authority can be easy ways for borrowers...
