California’s Prop 13 – What is it?
Have you considered the pivotal role Proposition 13 (Prop 13) plays in shaping California's real estate landscape? In a recent discussion with a colleague at my brokerage KALEO Real Estate, we spoke about its...
The Value of Location
Southern California has so many great locations. Some of the locations brag about their centrality (close to Disneyland, the beach, and access to freeways) and other locations brag about their serenity (Big...
Save Yourself Work, Hire a Professional
If you choose to undertake pre-sale repairs, consider the advice of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) which "suggests that sellers spend as little as possible on pre-sale repairs and improvements."*...
From Questions to Solutions: Navigating Your Home Sale Journey
1. Mortgage Rates aren't at pandemic levels, and change week to week so best to have a close relationship with your lender if you are tracking what the monthly payment will be 2. Low inventory in almost all...
How to Make It All Line Up
If you are a homeowner who is considering making a move this year, then a KALEO agent's guess is one of your biggest questions is: how do I make it all line up? How do I get the sale of the house I'm living in...
3 Reasons to List in Quarter 1
The opening line of the CAR 2024 Real Estate Market Forecast is "California housing market will rebound in 2024 as mortgage rates ebb." That is encouraging news for homeowners, home buyers, and real estate...