Elevation Realty by Renee Matthews, Broker & Realtor

03/17/2023

Another satisfied client!

I love getting Google reviews and feedback from my clients!

Helping people brings me the greatest joy 🥰

02/11/2023

So thankful for the opportunity to represent this buyer-client.

01/31/2023

Views from yesterday’s showings in Marina del Rey.

Relocation clients have decided to search in Glendale and other Los Angeles Valley areas.

09/20/2021

If your New Year’s resolution is a clean, organized house, check out these 12 simple, quick habits that will make your house look great effortlessly.

09/13/2021

In recent months, developers Standard Communities and Faring have spent more than $400 million through a state program to convert 650 apartments in Carson and Glendale into "middle-income" housing. Now, the Los Angeles- and West Hollywood-based firms are thinking even bigger.

09/12/2021

Never Forget!

09/10/2021

Real Estate Update

When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. DM me today to see why it’s still a good time to buy.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and s...

09/08/2021

Real Estate Update

Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its market value based on factors like price appreciation. In today’s real estate market, many homeowners have far more equity in their home than they realize. Over the last year, buyer demand has been high, but housing supply has been low. That’s led to a substantial increase in home values. When prices rise, so does the amount of equity you have in your house.

According to CoreLogic, on average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000.

So, what does that mean for you? Over the past year, chances are your home’s value and therefore your equity have risen dramatically. If you’ve been in your home for a while, the mortgage payments you’ve made over time chipped away at the balance of your loan. If your home’s current value is higher than what you...

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comf...

09/07/2021

Real Estate Update

If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.

>>Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly

According to NAR, homes continue to sell quickly – on average, they're selling in just 17 days.
If homes are selling quickly, buyers have to be more decisive and act fast to submit their offer before other buyers swoop in.

>>Buyers Are Willing To Compete for Your House

In addition to selling quickly, homes are receiving multiple offers. That same survey shows sellers are seeing an average of 4.5 offers, and they’re competitive ones. Receiving several offers on your house means you can select the one that makes the most sense for your situation and financial well-being.

>>When Supply Is Low, Your House Is in the Spotlight

One of the most significant challenges for motivated buyers is the current inventory of homes for sale...

If you're trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers' market we're in today won't last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.