The Case against waiting to buy...

A case for buying now!

Finance costs will rise as the economy recovers, so trying to time real estate may not pay off. Renting? Another way to look at this is "paying someone elses mortgage"...! If you're thinking of waiting a year to buy, you would have saved nothing and spent a year living someplace you'd rather not be. Last week, conforming fixed rates increased 0.5%...

OPPORTUNITY! Get into the game now, and take advantage of those tax breaks!


A Lunar Eclipse

One of nature's rare and beautiful events - a total lunar eclipse - is happening tonight! Californians are perfectly positioned: the eclipse begins at 5:43 pm, becomestotal from 7:01-7:51 pm, and the moon returns to full at 9:09 pm. Don't worry...unlike solar eclipses, where eye damage can result from looking at the sun, lunar eclipses pose no such risk.

Cheers,
Jillian

Sotheby's International Realty
11911 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90049
c 310.500.8300 d 310.481.4389
jillian.visser@sothebysrealty.com

Happy Valentine's Day!

A lovely real estate market update for you on this sunny Valentine's Day...

"The new Economic Stimulus Plan--with its new conforming loan limits--will go into law soon. This plan has great benefits in store for homeowners and homebuyers. If you've been thinking about refinancing or purchasing a new home, NOW is an excellent time and you could save BIG with the limits. Contact your lender to discuss how this benefits you..."

John Ciolino of First Capital Mortgage keeps me updated on the week's economic forecasts. To speak with John, call his office at 310.656.8201 or e-mail johnciolino@firstcapitalmtg.com.


Jillian Visser

Sotheby's International Realty
11911 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90049
c 310.500.8300 d 310.481.4389
jillian.visser@sothebysrealty.com

Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to read my inaugural post!  I hope you will find my e-mails and posts useful, informative, and entertaining...something you will look forward to reading!

In the future, I will be posting valuable market updates and the latest California real estate news so you can be up to date on how this information affects you.  Additionally, I will include info on my favorite Westside restaurants, current & interesting events...the best of Los Angeles!  This site will serve as a insiders guide to enjoying life in LA...from one who works and lives in Brentwood.

Do you have a REALTOR you feel you can trust?

If not, I would love the opportunity to earn that trust.  Please let me know if I can assist you, or anyone you know, with any real estate needs...it would be my pleasure.

All the best,

Jillian

Sotheby's International Realty

11911 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 200

Los Angeles, CA  90049

c 310.500.8300  d 310.481.4389

jillian.visser@sothebysrealty.com