Ask a Realtor: Should I buy investment property?

Q: Should I buy investment property?

A: With the cost of real estate these days and the amazing options available in Northeast Los Angeles for small, multi-unit buildings, it is not uncommon for clients to purchase investment property to live in.

Historically, real estate can be viewed as a hedge against inflation. If you own investment property with a steady mortgage payment and rising rents… well, you can see where this is going.

The one thing to ask yourself is: are you ready to be a landlord? I help all of my clients be more successful landlords by providing continued updates on regulation, advice on tenant interaction as well as on contracts.

Learn more about Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods to see if any of these may be a good match for you!

Introducing the new Elysian Heights Elementary School website!

Check it out at:

www.ElysianHeightsElementary.com

When we volunteered to help plan the first ever Elysian Heights Elementary School 5k run/walk we knew what would really help the school and the event fundraising - a new website!

This week we set up the school's new website with information about the school, as well as the capability to accepted donations online. This makes it easier for participants in special events like the upcoming 5k to pay the registration fee, donate additional funds, volunteer and share in the experience through social media.

The school's goal is to raise $10,000 for the students of the school, money which will go to technology, enrichment activities, student materials, and more.

Join us online at 

elysianheightselementary.com

 and on May 3 at the 5k!

Elysian Heights Elementary 5k Run/Walk Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 am

Click here

 to register & for more info

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Market report for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods

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Week of April 14, 2014 through April 21, 2014

• New listings: 32+
• Back on Market: 17+
• Price Reductions: 15-
• Pending/Back up: 24-
• Sold: 29-
• Total inventory available: 213+

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Weekend calendar: Featured open houses in Northeast Los Angeles

This weekend is full of some great open houses in Northeast Los Angeles, including the neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Echo Park and Highland Park on Sunday, April 20. Check out these great open houses!

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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Echo Park

1635 Grafton Street |1 BR, 1 BA | $589,000

Listing agents: Michael Caldwell

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Highland Park

5314 Stratford Road | 2 BR, 2 BA | $635,000

Listing agent: Mohammad Tweini

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Atwater Village

3104 Hollydale Drive | 3 BR, 2 BA | $750,000

Listing agent: Sam Suangkomol

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Silver Lake

1916 Micheltorena Street | 2 BR, 1 BA | $799,000

Listing agent: Gail Crosby

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Echo Park

1557 Lemoyne St | 3 BR, 2 BA | $759,000

Listing agent: Ariel Marquez

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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Ask a Realtor: How do I know which neighborhood to buy in?

Q: How do I know which neighborhood to buy in?

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A: Northeast Los Angeles has so many amazing pockets to choose from. Each neighborhood offers a combination of elements – views, old architecture, walkability, parks, etc. It typically comes down to defining what is most important to you as an individual and a price range that can work. Sometimes a client comes to me knowing the answer to these questions, and sometimes it is part of the discovery process. Either way, I love exploring this city to locate the right property and location to match a client's lifestyle.

Learn more about Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods to see if any of these may be a good match for you!

Market report for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods

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Week of April 7, 2014 through April 14, 2014

• New listings: 30-
• Back on Market: 11-
• Price Reductions: 16-
• Pending/Back up: 32+
• Sold: 30
• Total inventory available: 208-

Compare past market reports by clicking here.

Weekend calendar: Featured open houses in Northeast Los Angeles

This weekend is full of some great open houses in Northeast Los Angeles, including the neighborhoods of Glassell Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Echo Park and Montecito Heights on Sunday, April 13. Check out these great open houses!

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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Glassell Park

4219 Verdugo Rd | 2 BR, 1 BA | $499,000

Listing agents: David Robles

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Eagle Rock

4936 Genevieve Avenue | 3 BR, 1 BA | $558,800

Listing agent: Lara Hutchins

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Highland Park

6088 Meridian St | 3 BR, 2 BA | $619,000

Listing agent: Coley Sohn

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Echo Park

2148 Vestal Ave | 3 BR, 3 BA | $899,000

Listing agent: Marcus McInerney

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Eagle Rock

4853 Hartwick St | 3 BR, 2 BA | $799,000

Listing agent: Barry Walker

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Montecito Heights

3946 Elderbank Drive | 3 BR, 1 BA | $599,000

Listing agent: Stephen Sabatella

Want a private showing? Call (323) 300-1186 today!

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