Anthony Klish, The Livingston Group

09/16/2026

The transaction coordinator our company uses (The TC Masters the_tc_masters ) recently posted this ad for a company that sells "Virtual Transaction Coordinator" services.

I'm not saying that a virtual TC is incapable of doing the job, what I am suggesting is that there's a level of trust established between people who have worked together over a couple of transactions.

One of the responsibilities of the transaction coordinator is "document compliance", making sure that forms and contracts are are properly executed and filed. We will gladly pay the transaction coordinator a premium to ensure that our documents are "in compliance" and don't require a thorough review of every form or contract. I would not trust a call-center TC who I have never worked with to execute on the same level.

Another job of the TC is to make sure that deadlines are met and work is completed in a timely manner so our transaction closes on time. A Vrtual TC that has little knowledge of the nuances of the transaction cannot be trusted to keep all the balls in the air.

One of the questions you should be asking the agent that you sign on with is "Do you use a transaction coordinator and how long have you worked with that person". Their answer will tell you a lot about how much they trust that person's work and how much faith you can have in that relationship.

08/01/2026

I asked Grok to explain how Prop 19 impacts the Prop 13 'Lock In Effect' some argue is impacting housing in California.

https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_53a6b7a0-d20c-4c2b-9fe7-d8534bfa04e6

07/30/2026

Some believe Prop 13 is contributing to the Housing Crisis so I asked Grok to talk about that impact.

https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_26a23d6e-26fa-46f6-a23b-8f1103f4071c

07/28/2026

I have seen some debate about Prop 13 and whether or not it's still relevant in the modern era. I say yes, because with the way property appreciates in value in California, it keeps homeowners (especially those on fixed-incomes) from being forced to sell due to increases in property taxes.

I asked Grok to explain why we have Prop 13 protections in the first place.

https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_b4546625-85f3-42d0-a1bc-64e5ed13cc5c

07/22/2026

I have a line on a 4/2 1,172 sq feet in Huntington Beach. Currently off-market. Owner is asking for $1.1 million and a quick closing.

Message me for more information.

04/23/2026

Rent payment can now be used to demonstrate credit worthiness when applying for a home loan.

If you didn’t previously qualify for a mortgage because of a low score but have a history of on-time rent payments, new scoring models could help you qualify.

If that’s the case, let’s talk.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tristanahumada_for-decades-paying-rent-on-time-meant-nothing-ugcPost-7452841376532041728-A1FB

04/23/2026

Rent payment can now be used to demonstrate credit worthiness when applying for a home loan.

If you didn’t previously qualify for a mortgage because of a low score but have a history of on-time rent payments, new scoring models could help you qualify.

If that’s the case, let’s talk.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tristanahumada_for-decades-paying-rent-on-time-meant-nothing-ugcPost-7452841376532041728-A1FB

For decades, paying rent on time meant nothing when you applied for a mortgage. Ten years of perfect rent payments, utilities never late, phone bill never missed, and a lender could still look at your file and tell you your credit was too thin to qualify. Federal agencies announced new credit scorin...

03/05/2026

So excited about this Condominium in Long Beach’s Rose Park South Historic District we are bringing to the market this weekend,

Walking distance to the Beach and 4th Street’s Retro Row. This 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom unit would no make a great starter home or a place for Empty-Nesters seeking to downsize.

Come and check it out on Saturday, March 7, 2026 or Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

(And if you know someone who’s looking, share this post with them).

https://redf.in/JHqL3L

02/21/2026

YouTube Experts make hosting sound like a "passive" income, but the reality is that you are responsible for someone's vacation. Making it a positive experience for your guest is one half of the story, your guest has a responsibility to take care of your property as if it were their own. Occasionally, some guests are ill-mannered and treat it as it was owned by a faceless Corporate Entity, making no effort to be careful or clean.

They don't understand that often a family or small business owns the property. The stuff broken, stained or stolen must be replaced by the Host. That $50 item can really hurt their budget.

They forget that a human must clean up their mess and may only have a few hours to clean the property before the next guest arrives.

No, hosting is not passive. It's a Hospitality Business and isn't the 'Easy Money' that experts make it out to be.

https://lnkd.in/gJGYHCQb