If you’ve been looking in Glendale but want a great value? This one is worth seeing in person this weekend!
1323 5th Street, Glendale, a Great Casita and condo alternative with Great walkability to Kenneth Village for only $860,000.
Saturday, May 16th: 2–4PM & Sunday, May 17th: 2–4PM
#OpenHouse #Glendale #GlendaleRealEstate #LosAngelesRealEstate #HomesForSale
11519 Albers St., North Hollywood — SOLD
Sold! Proud to have represented the seller at 11519 Albers St. in the NoHo Arts District. Another successful close!
Selling a 2 bedroom home in NoHo for over 16% HIGHER than the average home isn’t easy. It takes a lot of local knowledge to explain the neighborhood and why these homes sell for a premium. Congrats to all involved!
Thinking of selling? DM me and let’s set up a meeting!
Rick Albert | LAMERICA Real Estate
DRE 01884303/DRE 01860093
#Sold #NorthHollywood #NoHoArtsDistrict #LosAngelesRealEstate #RealEstate
One of the hardest parts of helping a parent, or in Lucy’s case her aunt, downsize isn’t the logistics. It’s the dynamic.
The parent doesn’t want to be told what to do. The adult child doesn’t want to be the one telling them. But they still have to come together and make it work.
Lucy calls it the role reversal. And when families are stuck in that conflict, her advice is simple. Save your relationship and bring her in (or a third party). She becomes the good cop, bad cop so you don’t have to.
Have you noticed the same dynamic problems with your parents? Comment below!
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast — link in bio!
#RealEstate #SeniorLiving #Downsizing #FamilyConversations #MoveManagement
16642 Los Alimos, Granada Hills — SOLD
Sold! Proud to have represented the seller at 16642 Los Alimos in Granada Hills. Another one closed and keys in new hands.
Selling ADU properties is different than most homes. There’s more explanation when it comes to financing, rental comps, and presenting the home in different ways to different people. I’m excited for my Seller to move to the next chapter and even excited for the buyers as it seems like a great fit for them.
Thinking of selling? DM me and let’s set up a meeting!
Rick Albert | LAMERICA Real Estate
DRE 01884303/DRE 01860093
#GranadaHills #LosAngelesRealEstate #RealEstate #LamericaRealEstate #LAHomes
Home warranty isn’t just financial protection. It’s a service.
Nobody expects their insurance company to fix their house overnight after a fire. But if your AC goes out in 95 degree heat or your fridge stops working, you need that fixed today.
That’s the difference. And the good home warranty companies understand that. They’re not just covering you, they’re showing up when you need them most.
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast (link in bio)!
#RealEstate #HomeWarranty #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuyer #RealEstateTips
One of my favorite takeaways from this episode.
If something breaks in your home you need it fixed today, not eventually. That’s what separates a home warranty from regular insurance.
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast (link in bio)!
#HomeWarranty #PropertyInvesting #LosAngelesRealEstate #KeyToTheCityOfAngels realestatetips
Most people don’t think about a home warranty until something breaks.
But that’s exactly what they’re there for. Everyday breakdowns and damages in your home — likely covered. It is a faster way to get coverage rather than using your traditional home insurance.
Something worth looking into before you need it.
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast (link in bio)!
#RealEstate #HomeWarranty #RealEstateInvesting #HomeBuyer #RealEstateTips
Not all short-term rentals are struggling. It depends on what you bought and how you run it.
Right now, the STR industry is splitting in two.
The top 10% are still growing. Luxury stays, premium properties, and unforgettable guest experiences are continuing to increase revenue.
The other 90% are flat or declining.
Why? Because when Airbnb felt like easy money, everyone jumped in.
Now the hosts who treated it like passive income are struggling, while the ones treating it like a real business are winning.
The difference is:
✔️ Buying the right property
✔️ Choosing the right market
✔️ Obsessing over the guest experience
That’s what separates the top performers from everyone else.
Full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast . Link in bio 🎙️
#RealEstate #Airbnb #ShortTermRental #STR #RealEstateInvesting
A good landlord can drop an eviction case if a tenant agrees to move out. Everyone walks away and moves on.
A property manager doesn’t have that same incentive.
They bill you for every step of the process. Every call. Every court filing. The longer it drags out the more they make.
That’s the misalignment nobody talks about when you hand over your property to a management company.
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast with my guest Liat Arama from @keasy.ai . Link in bio 🎙️
#RealEstate #PropertyManagement #Landlord #RealEstateInvesting #LandlordTips
If you were smart enough to buy the property, you’re smart enough to make your own decisions.
Too many investors second guess themselves after they close, whether it is because of inexperience, nerves, or something else. Trust your instincts, trust your research, and stay confident in your strategy.
Full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast with my guest Liat Arama from @keasy.ai . Link in bio 🎙️
#RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateTips #InvestorMindset #KeyToTheCityOfAngels
Most property managers make money when you lose money.
Think about it. They want more turnover because they charge fees on every new tenant. They want repairs and maintenance because they mark up the work. They want shorter lease renewals so the cycle keeps repeating.
Their incentives are not the same as yours.
That’s something every landlord needs to understand before signing a management agreement. Review everything you sign and ask the questions on their fee structure.
Catch the full episode of @thekeytothecitypodcast with my guest Liat Arama from @keasy.ai . Link in bio 🎙️
#RealEstate #PropertyManagement #Landlord #RealEstateInvesting #LandlordTips
“Multitasking” is mostly a myth. Your brain doesn’t truly focus on two demanding things at once — it just switches rapidly between them, and performance drops every time.
If you want to do something well, deep focus beats divided attention every single time. ⚡️
Real productivity isn’t doing everything at once.
It’s giving the right thing your full attention.
We talked about this more on my podcast @thekeytothecitypodcast — link in bio. 🎙️
#MultitaskingMyth #DeepFocus #ProductivityTips #FocusBetter #MindsetShift
