Why You Should Request a “Safe and Slow” Sign for Your Neighborhood

• calendar_month 10/15/24
• category Community
• post safety

As a real estate professional and member of our vibrant Los Angeles community, I understand firsthand the importance of creating safe, welcoming neighborhoods for families to thrive. One simple yet powerful way to protect our streets is by requesting a “Safe and Slow” sign for your neighborhood.   Los Angeles is known for its energy, diversity, and—unfortunately&mda...

Essential Guidance for First-Time Buyers in LA

• calendar_month 10/14/24
• category Buyer Tips
• post buyer, Real Estate Tips

Navigating the Los Angeles real estate market can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can make the process smoother. Here are some essential tips for first-time buyers: Know Your Budget: Start by determining what you can afford. Rafael and his team can help you assess down payments, closing costs, and ongoing expenses like property taxes and maintenance. Get Pre...

Indulge in Culinary Excellence: Burbank's Finest Outdoor Dining Experiences

• calendar_month 10/03/24
• category Bar Restaurant, Burbank
• post Bar Restaurant, Burbank Real Estate

Hello, Burbank foodies! Rafael Gevorkian here, your go-to realtor and a passionate lover of all things culinary. Today, I’m thrilled to share my top three luxurious restaurants in Burbank that not only offer exquisite dining experiences but also provide beautiful outdoor seating. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a lavish meal, these spots will...

Indulge in Culinary Excellence: Burbank's Finest Outdoor Dining Experiences

• calendar_month 10/03/24
• category Bar Restaurant, Burbank
• post Bar Restaurant, Burbank Real Estate

Hello, Burbank foodies! Rafael Gevorkian here, your go-to realtor and a passionate lover of all things culinary. Today, I’m thrilled to share my top three luxurious restaurants in Burbank that not only offer exquisite dining experiences but also provide beautiful outdoor seating. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a lavish meal, these spots will...

Insights and Strategies for Buyers and Sellers

• calendar_month 07/24/24
• category Real Estate
• post porter ranch, real estate

Greetings, fellow seekers of the perfect home! I'm Rafael Gevorkian, your trusted guide through the dynamic real estate landscape of Porter Ranch, California. Nestled in the hills with panoramic views and a community spirit unlike any other, Porter Ranch offers an array of opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. Join me as we explore what makes this neighborhood special and how you can ...

• calendar_month 05/08/23
• category Absorption Rate
• post Absorption Rate Analysis, burbank, Encino, Glendale, Long Beach, Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena

Even in absorption rate analysis, what goes up must come down. It just seems that someone forgot to tell a couple of our neighborhoods. But after a March when we watched every neighborhood we service surge deeper into the seller’s favor, the scales seem to be balancing again. All but two of our neighborhoods dropped closer to a buyer’s market. And that’s while most of our neig...

• calendar_month 04/19/23
• category Home Design & Decor
• post Industry, Local Attractions

Featured image credit: Edwards Design Group, Inc. With the majority of Beverly Hills homes adopting a neoclassical aesthetic, the neighborhood is lovely to say the least. It’s just not often surprising. Of course, there are a few exceptions proving the rule. For example, the Spadena witch house, which we covered in a Los Angeles home spotlight last year. Today, we’re il...

• calendar_month 02/10/23
• category Local News
• post City of Glendale, Glendale, Landscaping, local news, Rebate

  Photo Credit: City of Glendale As a real estate agent in Glendale, I am always on the lookout for ways to help my clients add value to their properties while also helping the environment. That's why I'm so excited to share the benefits of the Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Turf Replacement Program. This program provides residents and businesses with a cost-effective, lo...

• calendar_month 01/05/23
• category Monthly Housing Market Update
• post Interest Rates, Location, macroeconomic

The real estate market is constantly in flux, with prices and availability shifting due to a variety of factors. In recent years, the market has been particularly volatile, with periods of rapid price appreciation followed by cooling and stabilizing trends. Despite this volatility, real estate remains a popular investment option, as it can provide a steady stream of passive income and potential...

• calendar_month 12/21/22
• category Holidays
• post Entertainment, holiday, Local Attractions, local news, los angeles, National Holiday, things to do

Los Angeles treasure Sparks wrote the original anti-Christmas carol with “Thank God It’s Not Christmas” as part of their solid 1974 record Kimono My House. During the chorus, Russell Mael gratefully imparts, “Thank God it’s not Christmas when there is only you and nothing else to do.” But there are much worse places to be than LA during Christmas…...

• calendar_month 10/20/22
• category holiday
• post activities, fall, family fun, Halloween events, Hollywood, live music, los angeles, summer, things to do

When we watch horror films, we’re effectively transported to a world in which nightmares come true. But there’s always that thin screen protecting us. The monsters aren’t real, the killers are just in our imagination, and those haunted houses don’t actually exist. Not so fast with that last one. The structures that serve as the setting for our favorite scary movies are o...

Absorption Rate Analysis Shows the Market Belongs to Everyone

• calendar_month 09/21/22
• category Absorption Rate Analysis
• post Absorption Rate Analysis, Housing Crash, housing market, Los Angeles Real Estate, Southern California Real Estate, Townhome Market

Numbers don’t lie. We wish we could say the same for headlines. In our quest for transparency, we’re going to be bringing you monthly updates on the health of the real estate market with our new series Absorption Rate Analysis. We hear a lot about “fewer homes hitting the market”, but this hasn’t been our personal experience. We still see a very healthy market in t...

• calendar_month 07/20/22
• category Home Buyers
• post home buyers, Los Angeles Real Estate, off market homes

In Los Angeles, we’re still enjoying a housing market where homes can feasibly spend less than a week on the market. But the market is tumultuous at the best of times. We recognize there’s an urgency to finding your dream home. Maybe you’re searching for your very first property. Maybe you’re ready for an upgrade. Or maybe your living situation has changed and you just n...

• calendar_month 01/26/22
• category health
• post cardiology, coronavirus, Covid 19, heart attacks, heart disease, heart health

It’s been nearly two years since the first cases of the novel Coronavirus were reported, and since then, we are learning more about the long-term health damage it can cause. February is National Heart Month, and there’s never been a more crucial time to raise awareness of heart health and get a checkup. If you’ve had COVID-19, your heart may have suffered some damage. Here is ...

• calendar_month 01/26/22
• category health
• post cardiology, coronavirus, Covid-19, health, heart disease, heart health, medicine

It’s been nearly two years since the first cases of the novel Coronavirus were reported, and since then, we are learning more about the long-term health damage it can cause. February is National Heart Month, and there’s never been a more crucial time to raise awareness of heart health and get a checkup. If you’ve had COVID-19, your heart may have suffered some damage. Here is ...

• calendar_month 10/26/21
• category Events
• post fall events, las vegas, things to do

Courtesy of Jené Hernandez. Some of our agents and staff recently took an incredible trip to Las Vegas together. If you’re planning a trip to Sin City in the coming months, and want to do something that’s outside “the usual,” here are some fun and unique events that are going on this fall. While many of the usual annual festivals aren’...