Downtown Los Angeles Lofts
When you’re buying a condo in DTLA, you can – and should – shop around for the best possible mortgage rates. But can you really negotiate with a lender? Negotiating Lower Mortgage Rates For most people, buying a condo involves getting a mortgage loan. Like any large purchase, you should shop around so you get […]
When you’re buying a condo for sale in DTLA, you’ll probably see real estate listings for “short sale” properties – but what are short sales, and should you think about buying one? What is a Short Sale? A short sale occurs when a condo owner who’s financially unable to pay his or her mortgage strikes […]
When you’re buying a condo for sale in Los Angeles, you’ll most likely have to be part of a homeowners’ association. (Learn about HOAs here.) Before you buy in a particular building, though, you need to: Become familiar with the HOA’s rules Decide whether you can live with the HOA’s rules Determine how much the […]
When you buy a condominium, you’re obligated to join the community’s homeowners’ association, or HOA. But what is an HOA, and how does it work? What is an HOA? A homeowners’ association is a group of individuals – usually elected – who charge you a set fee for membership. That fee then translates into grounds […]
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of VA loans – but what are they, and who can use them? What is a VA Loan? A VA loan is a loan that’s guaranteed by the U.S. Veterans Affairs – it doesn’t actually come from the VA. Having the VA’s guarantee on these loans allows lenders […]
