I LOVE the holidays. Soon I will be in the mindset of taking time off to spend with family and friends and enjoy the freedom that I worked so hard for this year.

But before I go, let me put my real estate hat on one more time and talk about selling your home during the...

 "The Dude" Jeff Bridges sold his compound (above) to Oprah

This CEO sees growth ahead for the Los Angeles real estate market

The world’s largest real estate services firm, CBRE Group Inc., has had a growth spurt since the last real estate downturn ended, posting new rev...

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Earlier this month, supporters started gathering signatures to increase property taxes on commercial properties in Los Angeles, a measure expected to be on the 2020 ballot.

If passed, taxes would rise almost immediately for every shopping mal...

Five bills recently passed empowering California residents to build 1,000 square foot residences on their properties. 

The bills allow for residents to build what’s termed an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on their property. This could mean converting a garage into an ap...

Justin Bieber just posted a slew of images of his Beverly Hills mansion on his Instagram, stating he was considering selling. Within no time, the star got a series of serious offers.

So, what can you learn from the Bieber Instasale?

You need to be marketing your home on...

The Bel-Air estate known as Casa Encantada has hit the market for $225 million, making it the most expensive listed house for sale in America.

If you didn’t think real estate investment is the path to financial freedom, check out these numbers:

The home was once owned by...

Properties sold in probate court (hence "probate sales") are homes that are sold when someone dies and the property is not bequeathed to someone else. When that happens, the state takes over the sale. 

You can often buy property at a lower price if they are probate BUT...

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

When t...

We are shifting into more of a buyers' market than a sellers market. This is not a bad thing. For some, a shift into a buyers' market is a welcome relief.

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I'm not an economist but I am a Real Estate Expert and, because you are a highly valued and important client, customer and friend of mine, it's REALLY really important that you read this post. I've just been with the legendary Steve Harney who is the Oracle on all thin...