Claudia Torrijos Realtor

05/29/2026

The no-go list - 9 home features buyers walk away from immediately
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-no-go-list-9-home-features-buyers-walk-away-from-immediately/ss-AA2458NZ?
Granite counters... oh my.

05/29/2026

https://www.livingetc.com/advice/5-things-to-clear-from-your-garden-before-summer
Whether you are selling or staying, curb appeal is important. After all, don't YOUI deserve to drive up to a home that impresses you as much as possible?

Is your garden looking cluttered and unloved as we head into summer? Give it a seasonal spruce-up by ridding it of these common offenders

05/28/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/10-homeownership-myths-you-should-stop-believing/ar-AA1GYUfa?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=0d32a5186b3a4741d49b9a16ab9fa72b&ei=7
1.) Home inspectors don't catch everything.....

For all the true benefits of homeownership, there are an equal number of myths about what it's like to own and maintain property. Whether you're looking to buy for the first time, or are a long-time homeowner in search of a reality check, here are 10 home ownership myths that need to be busted. Welc...

05/27/2026

Mineral Blue.... https://www.livingetc.com/advice/mineral-blue-neutral-color-trend
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This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

This Weekend:
Expect lighter but more serious foot traffic this holiday weekend. Buyers who tour right now are typically motivated, pre‑approved, and watching new listings closely. You may not see a crowd, but the people who do show up are usually decision‑ready and focused. Make sure your home is show‑ready, priced correctly, and easy to access. Holiday buyers often become the strongest offers of the month.

05/21/2026

Someday you will be selling your home. Staging is that process where you make it look GORGEOUS, and not really lived-in. Here's a tip to remember for the days when you are actually trying to make your kitchen look like it belongs in Architectural Digest.

Because flour is micro-abrasive, it lifts away tiny bits of grime that soap often misses, leaving your sink looking brand-new.

05/19/2026

✅ CENTRAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REAL ESTATE SUMMARY
Pricing:
Encino leads the cluster ($1.58M–$1.8M list).
Tarzana follows at ~$1.34M list.
Van Nuys and Reseda anchor the entry‑level segment ($770K–$800K range).

Days on Market:
Encino and Tarzana: 33–51 days.
Van Nuys: 14–76 days depending on condition.
Reseda: mid‑range based on ZHVI and regional patterns.

Inventory:
Encino has the deepest supply (254–317 homes).
Tarzana moderate (140 homes).
Van Nuys tight (40–60 SFRs).
Reseda moderate but not directly reported.

05/19/2026

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It all comes down to understanding how the eye reads the room — and these clever tricks from color to layout make a big difference

05/18/2026

Don't do these 14 things if you want to sell your house
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/don-t-do-these-14-things-if-you-want-to-sell-your-house/ss-AA23tN20 =4