Monique Carrabba's (moniquecarrabba) Blog

So you have decided to list your house for sale. The rumor is that open houses don't sell homes and that agents just like to have them because they attract more business from them. That may be true for some people, but with the current market being a buyer's market, and many top agents working wi...

So what are you waiting for? The Los Angeles Real Estate market is cyclical. What goes up must come down but over the years there are certain areas that people are attracted to: ocean areas and hillside areas are the most popular. What better place to call home than the Hollywood Hills? What's th...

The rumor in Los Angeles is that it's the time to buy. Rates are low and may be going up sooner than later. My long time favorite area has always been Silverlake and Echo Park. The other day I was surprised to find my first home at 1521 Parmer Ave listed at $321,300. Wow! What a deal. I jumped in...

The rumor in Los Angeles is that it's the time to buy. Rates are low and may be going up sooner than later. My long time favorite area has always been Silverlake and Echo Park. The other day I was surprised to find my first home at 1521 Parmer Ave listed at $321,300. Wow! What a deal. I jumped in...

Things are moving in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. Sales statistics are in for March 2009. For Single Family Homes the total amount of sales volume for March 2010 was $12,452,350. In March 2009 it was only $5,855,000. For March 2009 the Median home price in the Miracle Mile was $930,000. ...

There are many reasons why a duplex can be a perfect fit for buyers in Los Angeles. The rent of one unit can offset your mortgage. If you are "going in" on the purchase with a family member or friend, you can split up the property and possibly qualify for more of a loan than if you purchased a si...

Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits.  To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between M...