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What is the Real Estate MLS?

Nicki & Karen » January 1, 2018

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Tagged MLS, Property Search

Whether you’re considering the purchase of a new home or the sale of your current one, the real estate MLS consi ...

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Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave

Nicki & Karen » September 15, 2011

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Tagged buying a home, california real estate, Hidden Valley, home selling, karen crystal, lifestyle, Los Angeles, Luxury, luxury homes, Luxury Lifestyle, luxury real estate, Malibu, Property, ranches, real estate blog, realtor.com blogs, sherwood, sothebys realty, southern california, southern california blog, southern california luxury real estate, southern california luxury realty, Thousand Oaks, ventura county real estate, Westlake Village

Hidden Valley: Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave Interview and post by : Deidre Woollard & Candice Ce ...

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Southern California Luxury real estate today

Nicki & Karen » June 14, 2010

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Tagged lending, luxury real estate, Market Conditions, mortgages

Southern California Luxury real estate market – the good, the bad and the ugly. The good: Lending is alive and wel ...

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Can Seller’s Bankruptcy Affect Short Sale Offer?

Nicki & Karen » June 11, 2010

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Tagged addendum to purchase agreement, bankruptcy, chapter 13, luxury real estate

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and real estate Q After much searching I found my dream condo, so I made an offer on this short sa ...

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The master suite and the contemporary family lifestyle

Nicki & Karen » May 31, 2010

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Tagged master bedroom, master suites, realtor, second rooms, secondary bedroom

QI currently have a 5 bedroom home with 4 full baths and 2 half baths. The home doesn’t have a designated master suite ...

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Which Home Improvements Should I Make?

Nicki & Karen » March 9, 2010

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Question: I would like to sell my home in the next 5 to 7 years as I know my current home is not my ideal  for the long ...

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Buying New Construction

Nicki & Karen » December 31, 2009

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There is much negotiation to be done by your Realtor on your behalf regarding price of the home, upgrades to be included ...

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Improvements Prior to Close: Ask a REALTOR®

Nicki & Karen » December 31, 2009

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Tagged calab, luxury real estate, sherwood, southern california luxury real estate

One way to get the improvements completed prior to the close of the transaction is for the seller to pay the vendor(s) f ...

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Resale Next to a Cemetery: Ask a REALTOR®

Nicki & Karen » December 31, 2009

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Question We are looking at a new grouping of patio type homes that are built directly next to a cemetery. The homes are ...

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Buying a Home While Getting Married: Ask a REALTOR®

Nicki & Karen » December 31, 2009

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Tagged escrow, name change, realtor.com blogs

Question I just recently got married, and we’re starting our house hunting very soon. My question is, should I go ahea ...

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