Blog - Agents Of LA

March 25, 2023

Attention Los Angeles property owners: Brace yourselves for the new ‘mansion tax’ hitting real estate deals from April 1st!

The City of Los Angeles will begin charging a ‘Mansion Tax’ on commercial and residential real estate transactions over $5 million effective April 1, 2023. The existing documentary transfer taxes in Los Angeles will not...

March 17, 2023

Marketing 101 for Real Estate Agents: Steps to Follow to Achieve Success

Marketing 101 for Real Estate Agents: Steps to Follow to Achieve Success Identify Your Target Audience: Understanding your target audience is key before implementing any marketing strategies. Demographics, location, and property types should all be...

March 16, 2023

Spain’s Real Estate Boom: Crypto and Stocks Used for Payment

Key Points: Rapid growth in Spain and Europe’s real estate market Investors seeking stable and secure alternatives to riskier assets Some buyers using cryptocurrencies for property purchases Spain’s Real Estate Market Expands Amid Economic Uncertainty...

March 15, 2023

“Digital Wallets and Cryptocurrency: The Game-Changing Payment Method Shaking Up the Real Estate Industry”

Bitcoin and Real Estate: A Game-Changing Combination As the world transitions into a digital era, even our wallets are making the shift. If you’re not yet familiar with Bitcoin, it’s time to acquaint yourself with...

March 14, 2023

Mortgage rates have changed significantly over the years

Mortgage rates have undergone significant changes over the years. In 1981, Freddie Mac recorded the highest annual average rate of 16.63%. However, in 2019, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.94%....

March 14, 2023

Racial Bias in Real Estate Appraisals

Settlement in Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Paul and Tenisha Austin, an African American couple in Marin City, California, settled a housing discrimination lawsuit against their real estate appraiser, Janette Miller. They accused her of undervaluing their...

March 13, 2023

“International Buyers Return to US Real Estate Market: Trends and Attitudes Revealed in New Survey”

The housing market just took a turn, and international buyers are back From the rolling hills of Portugal’s Douro Valley to the Andean foothills of Argentina, there is a common dream among the international luxury...

March 10, 2023

Rising Star in Real Estate and Latin Music

Ajani Scott is a rising star in the real estate industry, best known for her captivating storyline on the VH1 reality television series, Love & Listings. The Michigan native has been making waves on the...

March 9, 2023

“Soulja Boy Finds His Dream Home in Los Angeles with Celebrity Realtor Tim Russell | Expert in Luxury Real Estate”

Celebrity realtor Tim Russell, with a generational career in entertainment, recently received a call from Soulja Boy’s team, who expressed interest in finding a new home in Los Angeles, California. As one of the top...

March 7, 2023

Tax relief for California homeowners

The “More Homes on the Market Act,” reintroduced by House Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Mike Kelly, has garnered significant attention from the real estate industry, particularly the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). This proposed bipartisan...