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The news is out. Rents in the Los Angeles area are on the rise. According to rental listings site Zumper, rents for one-bedroom places citywide rose 11.6% in 2015. This is twice the national average. What’s driving this? Well, there’s a housing crisis in the LA basin for one thing. Not enough properties are available […]

You are a young family looking to purchase your first home. You’ve heeded the advice of your parents and grandparents and your home search is concentrated in areas with good schools. After all, that’s how they found homes, right? Well, according to Realty Trac, 65% of homes nationwide that are associated with a good public […]

Have you recently inherited a home in the Los Angeles area? Don’t know what to do with it? Maybe you live back east and have a job and family there. Maybe you already own a home in California and like your current location. When you inherit a property you generally have 3 options. First, you […]

As we start the new year, we at Rescue Angel Homes are looking to inform our clients about more than just their real estate needs. As such, we are opening our blog this year with some information on school choice in Pasadena, California. School Open Enrollment season is upon us. If you are thinking of […]

Looking for a fund way to spend an evening together and get in the holiday mood? Consider visiting one of the many holiday light displays in the Los Angeles area. From Beverly Hills shopping esplanades to neighborhoods across the county, the holiday spirit is alive and well throughout Southern California. Below are some places to […]

In anticipation of the predicted El Nino event this winter, here is an excellent article on what you need to know about the science behind this climatic event: http://ski.curbed.com/archives/2015/11/what-is-el-nino-2015-things-you-need-to-know.php

With the holidays approaching, you might be fretting over how to host a formal Thanksgiving, Hanukah, or Christmas dinner for your extended family. So this is a great time to examine the open floor plan. The trend is clear, open floor plans are setting the standard for modern housing. But is it just a trend, […]

With El Nino bearing down on the California Coast, now is the time to check your house insurance policy for flood coverage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents along the west coast to check their policies for flood insurance and purchase some if your policy does not currently include it. There is […]

The next Fiscal Year has ushered in new laws on mortgages. Commonly known as “Know before you Owe” this initiative is designed to help consumers understand their loan options, shop for the mortgage that’s best for them, and avoid surprises at the closing table. The law is managed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), […]