Down Payment – How Much Do I Need to Put Down To Buy a Home?
November 29, 2012

So you want the scoop on down payments? Down payments are always a big question – how much do I need to put down to buy a property? Here...

HUD-1 Settlement Statement Explained
November 27, 2012

What is a HUD-1 Settlement Statement? This is the standard form in use throughout the United States for the accounting of real...

Foreclosed Properties No Longer a Great Bargain
November 14, 2012

An article was just released by the Los Angeles Times, discussed a recent analysis by Zillow.com, which shows what we have...

Guide to Reading an Assessor’s Plat Map
November 9, 2012

First of all, what is a plat map? In general, a plat map refers to a map, drawn to scale, showing the division of land....

Baseline Mansionization Ordinance
November 5, 2012

Recently, the City of Los Angeles has moved to curb over-development, and homes with character draining big box designs. The...