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Down payment assistance in Los Angeles is real. City, county and state programs offer first time buyers serious help in 2026. Who qualifies, the catch, and how to get ready now.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rewrote the condo rules. HOA reserves jump to 15% on January 4, 2027. What Los Angeles condo buyers should check before falling for a unit.
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Every dollar a Los Angeles buyer needs at closing that is not the down payment, plus the reserves lenders check that nobody mentions.
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A New Era for the Higgins Building The abandonment of comfort zones and familiar spaces has been, for our client David Kukoff, the foundation for
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Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Los Angeles real estate 2026 is already on everyone’s radar, and for good reason. No matter which
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What The Fed’s Latest Move Actually Means For Your Dollar Inside what the Fed’s latest move actually means for your dollar, I break down Federal
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Franklin Hills Los Feliz Coming Soon Welcome to the Franklin Hills Los Feliz Coming Soon article! The Shelhamer Real Estate Group has a brand new
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First Time Home Buyer Answers Your first time home buyer answers are here! I had the privilege of sitting down with one of our preferred
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Can a Seller Refuse to Pay Closing Costs? Can a seller refuse to pay closing costs? In short, the answer is yes. There are certain
Los Angeles CA Real Estate Prediction | Forecast 2022 Want to find out where your real estate strategy fits into current trends? Contact us! Talk
Real Estate Pocket Listings: LAs Hidden Gems Pocket listings are homes for sale that aren’t on the open market. These off-market houses, lofts, and condos
Boosting Your Curb Appeal: 12 Front Door Improvement Tips Los Angeles is a town that is all about outward appearance. This is especially true in
ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT: A Radiant Neighborhood Celebration Elysian Valley (also known as Frogtown) in LA’s Arts District is hosting a free event called “Illuminate the
How Prop 13 is Affecting the Length of Homeownership in LA Compared to just two years ago, there are half the homes on the market
Let’s Talk About Pricing Your Home Properly positioning your property in the market can be a slippery slope. What happens if you don’t get what
With Foreclosures on the Rise, Don’t Expect Discounted LA Properties Buyers have been asking me “Hey, Glenn, what about foreclosures? Can we get a really
Record-Breaking Renovations The Shelhamer Real Estate Group is known for its record-breaking renovations. We constantly renovate homes that are on the brink of destruction and
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Highest & Best Use For Your Property According to The Appraisal Institute, the highest and best use of a property is defined as: “The reasonably probable and legal
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Los Angeles Landlord Rules for the Eviction Challenge! The past months have been very difficult, and we understand the challenges many landlords are facing. At
South Arroyo Pasadena Spotlight on Unique and Beautiful Attractions South Arroyo’s Desiderio Park (Image Courtesy of David Clark) Nestled between South Pasadena, Eagle Rock , and Highland Park resides
A New Era for the Higgins Building Higgins Building The abandoning of comfort zones and familiar spaces has been, for our client David Kukoff, the
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