Realtor Marlo King

08/17/2023

The Mansion Tax Effect: Luxury Home Sales Stall in Los Angeles

Marlo D Hoggro-King is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Rlty Whittier. Check out Marlo D Hoggro-King's listings or office listings.

08/13/2023

Tips for Deciding Whether to Remodel Your Home or Move
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When deciding whether to move or remodel a home, many factors should be considered, such as the cost of materials, the cost of hiring a contractor, the need for specific features, and the location of the home. Researching home prices and neighborhoods in the area can help determine if it is better t...

08/06/2023

What Is the Housing Affordability Index? Definition & Limitations - jacksonprogress
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The Housing Affordability Index is a measure of the financial feasibility of buying a house, taking into account the relative cost of housing and the income of potential buyers. It is limited in its ability to take into account all factors that could affect affordability, such as the availability of...

08/02/2023

It’s Time to Make Moves with Marlo!

07/30/2023

Managing Commercial Real Estate Taxes in California's Challenging Market
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The commercial real estate market in California is facing one of the most difficult times in decades. For example, office towers in San Francisco have sold for much lower than their 2019 value, and hotels and retailers have announced plans to close their stores due to plunging sales, high vacancies....

07/23/2023

Here's What Happens When You Pay Points on a Mortgage
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Paying points on a mortgage can lower the interest rate on the loan, which can be beneficial if you expect to be paying off your loan for a long time. Each point generally reduces the interest rate by 0.25%, and each point costs 1% of the amount of the loan. While you have to pay money upfront, it c...

07/13/2023

LA Considers Cooling Mandate for Rental Units

Marlo D Hoggro-King is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Rlty Whittier. Check out Marlo D Hoggro-King's listings or office listings.

07/04/2023

California Housing Market Highlighted by Growing Interest Rates
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Rising interest rates have made it more difficult for potential home buyers to qualify for larger mortgages and take advantage of the current low rates, resulting in disruption in the California housing market. Home prices in Silicon Valley have become increasingly unaffordable, pushing potential bu...

06/25/2023

Los Angeles to study feasibility of putting A/C in all rentals
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In response to record-breaking heat waves, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a study to explore the feasibility and cost of cooling all rental units in the city. The study will include a cost estimate for updating the building code and will determine which buildings lack submeters and the di...

06/17/2023

Apartment Market Fundamentals Remain Strong in Los Angeles Despite a Shifting Market
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Priscilla Nee, Executive Vice President of CBRE, reported that the Los Angeles apartment market is cooling as supply meets demand. Rents are down and vacancy rates are up slightly, but new development is outpacing demand. To attract renters, landlords are offering concessions, but investment volumes...

06/11/2023

Real Estate in LA - Finding Rental Properties 2023
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Los Angeles is a vibrant city offering plenty of opportunities for work, study and leisure. Although it is an expensive city to live in, there are ways to make apartment hunting more feasible such as looking outside Central LA, considering shared accommodation and looking for older buildings. Techno...

05/30/2023

How Much Is Renters Insurance?
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