When settling the estate of a recently deceased loved one, there are three key steps you need to take. In the unfortunate event of the loss of a loved one, what steps do you need to take to handle their estate? According to Reba Birmingham of Long Beach Law, since it’s possible you might not be thinking clearly at the time of said loved one’s death…

There are three guidelines you can follow if you’re a home seller and you have a pet to ensure your home gets sold quickly, safely, and for its maximum price. If you have a pet and you’re looking to sell your home, there are some special considerations you must keep in mind to ensure the safety of your pet and any potential buyers, and that your pr…

Our market conditions are ripe for those looking to move into a new home. You can sell quickly and profitably, and buy while interest rates are low. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, three recent developments make this an ideal time to do so. 1. Mortgage rates have stabilized. They were at 3.4% last July, then shot up to 4.3% right a…

Selling a home while trying to buy a new one can be a major obstacle. Luckily, there are two options that will keep you from having to pay two mortgages or move twice. If you are looking to sell your current home and purchase a new one, there are a couple of options that will ensure you don't have to pay two mortgages at the same time or have to mo…

Andrew Scammon from Alpine Mortgage joins me today to help explain how you can use a reverse mortgage to purchase a home. Today I’m joined by Andrew Scammon from Alpine Mortgage to talk about how you can use a reverse mortgage to purchase a home. We work with more and more folks nowadays who are either retired or about to retire and would like to b…

Today we're taking a look back at how the market performed in 2016 and what we should expect in LA moving ahead in 2017. Today I wanted to take a moment to take a look back at how the Los Angeles housing market did in 2016 and provide a forecast for what we can expect from the market moving forward in 2017. Last year in Los Angeles County, we saw t…

Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we just wanted to take the time to say thank you! We had a great response from our clients for our See’s Candy Gift Card Giveaway. Due to such a great response, the giveaway has now come to a close.We hope your Valentine's Day is a day filled with love and friendship, and lookin…

Friends, We know this time of year can get very busy, so we just wanted to take a moment to wish you happy holidays! We’d like to take a minute to thank you for your continued support this year. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you. It has been our pleasure to help make your real estate dreams come true. We hope you enjoy this holiday seas…

Today I am here with Reba Birmingham from Long Beach Law to talk about the pros and cons of having your home in a trust. The main pro to having your home or property in a trust is avoiding probate. Probate is very expensive, and it typically takes 10 months to a year. It cost 4% of the first $100,000 and 3% of the next $100,000. It then costs 2% of…

The holiday season is actually a great time to sell a home. Rates are low, fewer homes are on the market, and a lot of buyers need to close by the end of the year. With the holidays approaching, myself and Corinne Wallace are often asked questions by folks this time of year that are thinking of selling. They want to know if selling now in LA and Or…

We wanted to take a brief moment to express our gratitude to you today. Let us say thanks with a free pumpkin pie. We wanted to reach out today to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. We're extremely fortunate and thankful to have the opportunity to work with amazing people like you. Our business wouldn't be what it is without you. We're thankful for you…

Getting a loan is a crucial part of the home buying process. Here’s what to look for in a lender. Purchasing a home is a major life decision, and choosing the right lender to help you through it is absolutely crucial. Today, Steve Hankla from New American Funding and I would like to share a few tips with you on selecting the right one. What should …

After so many years in real estate, there is one element that keeps us energized and devoted - our clients. Being a part of your journey in real estate, and seeing you achieve greatness is what makes it all so special. So much so, we wanted to rename our team to fully represent our mission in delivering the ultimate in service and care. We are now …

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Today we are excited to bring you the second half of our two-part series on the tax benefits of owning real estate. Last time, we talked about the advantages of owning and living in a home as far as your taxes are concerned. Today we are …

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Our next two videos will explain the tax benefits of owning real estate. In the next video, we’ll discuss the benefits of owning real estate as an investment. Today, we'll cover how home ownership can save you money on your taxes. Homeown…

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Divorce is an unfortunate life event, but it's certainly not uncommon. Because of this, I've received many questions about how to sell a house while going through divorce proceedings. The house is usually the last thing dealt with in a di…

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Recently, I talked with a past client and they asked an important question: "How do you sell a property occupied by tenants?" Today, I'll share a few tips on selling a tenant-occupied property for a premium price. Identify if you need to …

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Every day here in Los Angeles and Orange County, there are hundreds of homes that exit the market because they just didn't sell. I recently met with someone who had listed with an agent. The agent was a friend of theirs, and the home did …

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation 2015 has come and gone, so let's go over the housing market forecast for the market in 2016. In LA County, the average price for a single family home was $540,000, which is a 4% increase for the year. Homes in LA County are selling for 98…

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation Today we just wanted to reach out for a moment and wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season from our entire team here at Tim Majka Real Estate Experts. We are very appreciative of all the support you have shown to us this …

First, let’s talk about the cons. The biggest one is that no one wants to spend the time during the holidays to show their home. That is a valid concern, but there are ways you can limit when your home is shown to potential buyers. We can reduce the number of days your home is available for showings, and can even make certain days throughout the ho…