Amy's Blog
Things to Do: Brewery Art Walk in East Los Angeles 2017
This weekend I enjoyed a rare opportunity for a private preview of the Brewery Art Walk in East LA. The Art Walk takes place at the historical Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery which was zoned years ago as an Artists-in-Residence community. Artists rent live/work spaces in...
Real Estate Advice: Rent-Backs
Just when you thought the stress of getting your home sold is over, there's the next challenging hurdle of moving into your new place… if you even have one yet! A rent-back can be a helpful tool for a seller who needs more time to pack up a lifetime of belongings...
South Bay Easter Events 2017
Easter is just around the corner, offering a lot of fun activities in the Beach Cities for your younger kiddos! Easter egg hunts are a blast and one of the best photo ops of the year. And Easter is always a great opportunity to get dressed up and treat the family to a...
California Poppies – They’re Here!
Looking for something different to do this weekend? How about checking out the California Poppies in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve? The poppies are in bloom and you only have a few weeks left to view them. My trip to see the California Poppies It was my...
South Bay Events March – April 2017
Spring is finally here and it looks like the worst of the rain is over so... time to get back outside! Here are some fun South Bay Events in the upcoming month. It's Paella week at Basque Kitchen! If you've never tried Paella, it's a rice dish originating on the...
Buyer’s Inspections: Crucial To Buying A Home
You've just got an offer accepted on a home and now the hard work really begins. It's time for your buyer's inspections to determine if this really is the right home for you. It would be nice to depend on the seller for all this information. But the fact of the matter...
Loan Limits Increased for Fannie Mae Home Financing
Conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae have increased for 2017! With the increase in housing affordability in the real estate market, conforming loan limits have increased for the first time since 2006. Here are the new limits for Fannie Mae loans for 2017 in Los...
Real Estate Advice: The Arbitration Clause in the RPA
To Sign or Not to Sign the Arbitration Clause in the Residential Purchase Contract The Arbitration Clause in the Residential Purchase Contract (RPA) in Southern California is the only section of the contract that may not be agreed upon by buyer and seller and yet you...
Real Estate Tips: Termites & Tenting
What you need to know about termites Termites are a fact of life in California. Without the cold, harsh winters, termites are able to thrive. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to termites whether you're buying or selling a home: 1. It takes...
How’s the (Real Estate) Market?
If you ask agents in the South Bay what's going on with the market, you get some puzzled looks. The market that was red hot, all of a sudden is not. And it's hard to put a finger on what is happening, whether it's an anomaly or a sign of a downtrend or if we're just...
Hello, Halloween!
It's scary how much spooky-fun is to be had this month! "Witch" events will you attend??? For full event details and information, click on links. Every Thurs thru Sunday (Nov 1 Finale): Universal Studios Horror Nights All Month at Dark Harbor in Long Beach: The...
Redondo Beach Movie Night
What to do on Friday night in Redondo Beach? There's still time to head over to Lincoln Elementary in North Redondo Beach and enjoy a family movie night on the baseball field. Food trucks, friends & fun!!