Monthly Archives: February 2020
How Pricing Your Home Right Makes A Big Difference
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 29, 2020
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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Even though there’s a big buyer demand for homes in today’s low inventory market, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell. Here’s why making sure you price it right is key to driving the best price for the sale. If you’ve ever watched the show […]
Read MoreGreat News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 28, 2020
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
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Rents in the United States have been skyrocketing since 2012. This has caused many renters to face a tremendous burden when juggling their housing expenses and the desire to save for a down payment at the same time. The recent stabilization of rental prices provides a great opportunity for renters to save more of their […]
Read MoreDoes “Aging In Place” Make The Most Sense?
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 26, 2020
- in AROUND TOWN, REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Does “Aging In Place” Make The Most Sense?

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a retirement community etcetera.” There is no doubt about it – […]
Read MorePrep Your Pets For The Big Move
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 23, 2020
- in LOS ANGELES, REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Prep Your Pets For The Big Move

Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in your furry friends. Here are some tips for making sure the process goes smoothly. Medical records. When moving to a different city or state, one of the main things you […]
Read MoreTAKE 5: How To Get Ready For Retirement
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 21, 2020
- in LOS ANGELES
- Blog Comments Off on TAKE 5: How To Get Ready For Retirement

For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But, if you don’t start preparing as early as possible, you may find yourself in a place of financial insecurity when the time does come. To avoid this, consider implementing the following tips. Calculate your target savings. In general, it’s recommended that you save between […]
Read MoreStrength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 18, 2020
- in REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we would have a recession no later than […]
Read MoreWhere Have All the Houses Disappeared To?
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 15, 2020
- in REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Where Have All the Houses Disappeared To?

If you’re following what’s happening in the current housing market, you’ve seen how the lack of newly constructed homes is a major reason there’s a shortage of housing inventoryavailable to today’s buyers. Another reason is that the inventory of existing homes for sale is shrinking. According to the most recent Existing Home Sales Report from […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Gender Gap When Investing in the Housing Market
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 12, 2020
- in REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on How to Avoid a Gender Gap When Investing in the Housing Market

When buying a home, we all want to feel like we’re making the right decision, paying a fair price, and making the best investment of our lives. According to a recent gender-based study, men and women can unknowingly walk away with very different financial outcomes when the deal closes. Thankfully, if you follow some simple […]
Read MoreThe Top States Americans Moved to Last Year
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 10, 2020
- in REAL ESTATE
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Americans are on the move, and the most recent Atlas Van LinesMigration Patterns Survey tracked the 2019 traffic flow from state-to-state. Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ states for the second time since 2017, followed by Washington State. New York was the country’s outbound move leader in 2019, a designation it […]
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey
- Posted by toddmcintosh
- on Feb, 10, 2020
- in REAL ESTATE
- Blog Comments Off on Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This can create multiple offer scenarios and bidding wars, making it tough […]
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