Skip to content
  • Our Team
  • Properties
  • Sold
  • Communities
    • Agoura Hills
    • Calabasas
    • Camarillo & Santa Rosa Valley
    • Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Valley
    • Lake Sherwood
    • Malibu
    • North Ranch Club Estates
    • Somis
    • Thousand Oaks
    • Westlake Village
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Nicki LaPorta +1 (805) 390-6591
    DRE #01233940
  • Karen Crystal +1 (805) 625-0304
    DRE #01346860

Category: Ask a Realtor

The History of Malibu

Nicki & Karen » July 11, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Malibu

Malibu has long been among the most popular destinations in California because of its spectacular views, scenic beaches, ...

Read More
what-is-house-hacking

What Is “House Hacking” and How Is It Done?

Nicki & Karen » July 4, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Homebuyers

If you own a home and want to start saving more of your money for retirement, you could look into house hacking, which i ...

Read More
kitchen-remodel-increase-home-value

How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Increase Home Value?

Nicki & Karen » June 27, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Remodel, Sellers

If you’re looking to perform a remodel or renovation that will increase the value of your home and help you obtain ...

Read More
How long to buy a house

How Long Does it Take to Buy a House in 2022?

Nicki & Karen » June 20, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Homebuying

In 2018, buyers took an average of 10 weeks to find the home that they wanted to purchase and another 1-2 months to move ...

Read More
Hiking Southern California

The 9 Most Scenic Waterfall Trails in Southern California

Nicki & Karen » June 13, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Hiking, Socal

Regardless of where you live in Southern California, you can take advantage of the amazing weather, close proximity to t ...

Read More
Townhomes

What Defines a “Townhome”?

Nicki & Karen » June 6, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Townhomes

A townhome is a type of property that’s comprised of conjoined units owned by individual tenants. If you’re ...

Read More
Front of a bank on wall street

What Does “Escrow Shortage” Mean?

Nicki & Karen » May 29, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged escrow

An escrow shortage occurs when there are insufficient funds in your escrow account to pay for insurance and property tax ...

Read More
Neighborhood Arial View

How Long Does it Take to get Real Estate License in California?

Nicki & Karen » May 22, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged realtor

Real estate agents are licensed professionals who have the skills and training necessary to arrange numerous types of re ...

Read More
Kitchen remodel

What is ARV and How is it Used in Real Estate?

Nicki & Karen » May 15, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged ARV, Investing

If you want to remodel your home or are looking into flipping a home as part of a real estate investment opportunity, yo ...

Read More
in n out outparcel

What is an Outparcel in Commercial Real Estate?

Nicki & Karen » May 3, 2022

Posted in

  • Ask a Realtor

Tagged Commercial, Real Estate

An outparcel is a simple plot of land located around a commercial shopping center that’s set aside for the eventua ...

Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Follow Us

Nicki LaPorta DRE #01233940 / Karen Crystal DRE #01346860
Compass DRE #01992628

This Web site is not the official Web site of Compass. Compass does makes any representation or warranty regarding any information, including without limitation its accuracy or completeness, contained on this Web site. California's finest real estate. Including gated and guarded communities, equestrian ranches, acreage and estate homes serving various regions around Southern California. Including Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, North Ranch, Westlake Village, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Sherwood and the San Fernando Valley.

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.

Nicki & Karen | Southern California Luxury Real Estate | Copyright © 2008–2022