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Is a Home Warranty Worth the Money?
Home warranties have become popular among homebuyers and homeowners who are seeking to prevent themselves from having to shell out cash for hefty home and appliance repairs down the road. Ultimately, ...
Why it’s Smart to Pay Attention to the Starbucks Principle
Looking for a home in an area that will have long-term value and appreciation? Go get a coffee at a Starbucks in your desired area and experience what’s become known as the “Starbucks Principle” — an ...
Half of US Homebuyers Are Millennials
Almost half of US homebuyers are under the age of 36, according to a new survey by the online real estate firm Zillow. The study—The Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends—surveyed more than 1...
How to Sell a Luxury Property
Getting ready to place a high-end home up for sale? You’ll probably find that the process is a little different than it is when selling a more moderate property. For one, the new owner usually will wa...
Market Share of 5,000-Plus-Square-Foot Homes on the Rise
New homes with 5,000 square feet or more of living space increased both as a share of all new construction and in absolute number in 2015, according to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. In 2...
Hollywood Riviera’s Celebrity — Rosemary DeCamp
One of the most famous residents of the Hollywood Riviera is, no doubt, actress Rosemary DeCamp who lived here for almost 60 years, until her death in 2001. Rosemary and her husband, Judge John Shidle...
Consumers Show Increased Caution in Home Purchase Sentiment in September
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 2.2 points to 82.8 in September, moving further off of survey highs. Consumer caution surfaced in the September HPSI, with four of the six c...
Five Tips for Dog Owners Looking to Buy a Home in L.A.
Dogs are part of the family. So, when buying a home in a new neighborhood, you’ll definitely want to take your pet’s needs into consideration. Is the neighborhood safe? Are parks, pet stores and...
How to Review a Seller’s Disclosure Report
Double-checking a seller’s disclosure report can save you heartache and money. But if you don’t read disclosures regularly, that means you could miss something important. Follow these tips from Trulia...
The 10 Best Cities for NFL Fans
Where should die-hard football fans live? Which NFL city has the most locations for game watching, bars for gathering with friends and stores for buying sports gear? To find out, Trulia.com ranked all...
Hollywood Riviera Residents Love this Park to the Moon and Back
While there are many wonderful parks in Torrance, only one has panoramic views from the ocean to the mountains – plus its own rocketship. Los Arboles “Rocketship” Park is a Hollywood Riviera jewel lov...
The Most Expensive Suburbs of America’s 10 Biggest Cities
Residential real estate firm Engel & Völkers has taken a look at the most expensive areas surrounding America’s 10 largest cities. The goal: to provide a snapshot of the nation’s luxury real estat...
Six Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Historic Home
The amount of work and money needed to maintain a historic home can differ, depending on the property’s condition. However, if you go in prepared, this labor of love can be much less challenging. Here...
Can Relationship Status Affect your Mortgage-Worthiness?
Whether you’re single, married, divorced or somewhere in between, your relationship status can have a direct impact on your ability to obtain a mortgage. It’s not that a specific relationship status d...
California homeowners Rank No. 1 in Home Owner Happiness
A new survey by HomeAdvisor has found that California homeowners ranked No. 1 out of 36 metro areas when it comes to homeowner happiness. The top three reasons? Affordable, well-functioning homes offe...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Local Resident Stands Up for Victims
Growing up in Guatemala in a home with domestic violence, Riviera resident Ericka Gonzalez vowed at the age of 8 that she would do something about it. And she has. In fact, Ericka has done so much to ...
What do Baby Boomers Want Most?
When seeking to purchase a home in a new community, buyers ages 55 and older are keen on sites near amenities such as shopping, dining, medical services and entertainment, with affordability and open ...
Millennials Calling for New Energy Products and Services
Millennials not only want to be the first to sign up for the latest energy-related products and services, but they also are seeking a seamless experience from their energy providers, says a new survey...
Three Ways Buyers Can Come Out on Top in a Sellers’ Market
According to the Zillow’s Q2 2016 Market Report, U.S. homes are selling at an average of a week faster than they did a year ago. That means home shoppers should be prepared to move quickly in a ...
RIS Media: Millennials: Want to Own, Less Sure It Makes Financial Sense
For the fourth year in a row, millennials are the largest share of homebuyers at 35 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. But do they think ownership makes good financial sense? ...