Short Sale Counter Offer Strategy

I experienced a first this week. The first time a seller countered an offer from one of my buyers on a short sale asking contingencies to begin right away upon seller-acceptance, not at the time of bank approval. I was immediately taken aback by this almost insulting suggestion – my …

Concerto Lofts #238 Playa Vista

I think it’s fair to say there are a lot of non-available or undesirable properties on the market in Playa Vista now.  If it’s not litigation making financing difficult or short sales with 23 offers that are still listed as “active,” it’s just unattractive or overpriced properties. Here’s one that is none of …

Playa Vista Phase II Will Be Beneficial to the Community

With the news that the development of Playa Vista Phase II has been approved AGAIN, it’s time to start thinking about how this will affect property values and your quality of life as a Playa Vista buyer or home-owner. Here are some things to consider. The addition of 2,600 new …

Myth Buster – Listing Your Home in December is a Bad Idea

While the holiday season it may not always be the most convenient time for Playa Vista home sellers to have their home ready to sell, I can say that doing so might be worth the inconvenience. It is my opinion that it does not matter when you list your Playa …

Short sales – Don’t Always Believe The List Price

While getting a great deal on a short sale in Playa Vista is enticing, it there is always someone on the other end of that trade, who might not be.  With very little besides a “marketing savvy” listing agent and an already underwater seller who may be facing foreclosure determining …

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