Wanted to share an article posted on the Washington Post on why Realtor's job's have not been eliminated as originally predicted by many. Realtor's sell their knowledge and ability to guide a person through the process of purchasing or selling their property. While we see many sites and online resources that make the initial process of house-hunting easier for home-buyers, a Realtor is still critical in terms of guiding a Buyer through the process of an Escrow. Also, Sellers who choose to sell without the benefit of a Realtor potentially open themselves up to liabilities, and the process can be much harder without a buffer/liaison there to protect their interests.
We're back to that time of year when you should be getting your chimney sweep or gas company representative to come and check your fireplace- rates haven't gone up yet since it's still warm out...so it's a perfect time to make sure everything is up and running for the upcoming "cold" season!
Many of you know of the planned Mixed-Use facility proposed for 4th and Arizona. This week, Santa Monica's City Council sent the plans back to the drawing board. Residents can expect a new proposal to be brought forth within the next three months.
Beaches are starting to clear as the tourists are leaving and kids are going back to school. What does this mean to residents? Traffic should be alleviating and shops and beaches should be less crowded. Now is a great time to talk again with your teen about texting and driving- as drivers often find it easier to distracted-drive when there are less cars on the road.
