ADUs Cannot Be Ignored

ADUs Cannot Be Ignored

The number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) permitted in Los Angeles has increased by 6,230 percent since 2016, as reported by The Atlantic. In the state of California, The Atlantic also reports that every single year (except for 2020) saw an increase in ADU...
My Cat is Selling Real Estate–Why?

My Cat is Selling Real Estate–Why?

 Discovering that your cat is selling real estate is confusing and difficult, but should not be cause for alarm. If a trust is set up with your cat named as beneficiary, the trust is legally obligated to act in the cat’s best interests, and must buy or sell...
Can I Lie As A Real Estate Agent?

Can I Lie As A Real Estate Agent?

This is not a question you want in your search history on your work computer, but it is a very good question. Of course, as a real estate agent, you should never conceal or lie about material facts. So, what information should you avoid disclosing? Surprisingly, the...
Paint Your House A Color No One Likes

Paint Your House A Color No One Likes

I’m not suggesting you paint your house a bland color out of spite, but because I want you to sell your house for as much money as possible. If you have a strong emotional reaction to a color, positive or negative, then you probably should not put it on your...
What Does 1.1 Baths Mean?

What Does 1.1 Baths Mean?

It doesn’t feel reassuring to see a real estate listing advertising a 1.5 bath condo, and then see in the property details that there are “1.1 bathrooms.” This is frequently confusing for buyers, and is something real estate agents have to clarify...