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Friday, June 26, 2026   /   by Vic Markarian

Your House Didn’t Sell? Here’s How To Get It Right the Second Time

Your House Didn’t Sell? Here’s How To Get It Right the Second Time
Few things are more frustrating than putting your home on the market, waiting for showings, keeping everything spotless, and then... nothing.
No acceptable offers.
No closing date.
No move.
Just a listing that eventually expires.
If that happened to you, it’s easy to start wondering:
Was the market the problem?
Was the timing wrong?
Should you just stay put?
Is it even worth trying again?
The good news is this: an expired listing doesn’t mean your home won’t sell.
In many cases, it simply means the strategy needs to change.
An Expired Listing Is Not the End of the Story
Many homeowners assume that if their home didn't sell the first time, they should wait for the market to improve before trying again.
But data shows something interesting.
Many sellers who successfully sell after an expired listing don't wait for the market to change. Instead, they change their approach.
A ...

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Friday, June 12, 2026   /   by Vic Markarian

Two Big Reasons To Make Your Move This Summer in Los Angeles County

Two Big Reasons To Make Your Move This Summer in Los Angeles County
A lot of homeowners and buyers across Los Angeles County are telling themselves the same thing right now: just wait until things calm down. Wait for rates to drop. Wait for a better moment.
Here is what that decision is actually costing you.
Rates are not expected to change significantly in the near term, so if that is your main reason for holding off, the wait may not pay off the way you are hoping. And while you sit on the sidelines, the seasonal advantages that summer brings to both buyers and sellers are already ticking down.
Buyers: Summer Gives You More Real Choices
If you have been searching for a home in Los Angeles County and hitting the same wall over and over, you already know the frustration. You find something you like and it is over budget. You find something in budget and it does not feel right. Or nothing worth looking at hits the market for weeks at a time.
Summer consistently changes that.
Ac ...

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Friday, May 1, 2026   /   by Vic Markarian

Is Late May Actually the Best Time To List Your Home?

Is Late May Actually the Best Time To List Your Home?
If you heard that April 12–18 was the “best week” to sell your home, you might be wondering…
Did I miss my chance?
Not even close.
Because the truth is, there isn’t just one perfect week to list your home in spring. There’s a window, and you’re still right in the middle of it.
Your Opportunity To Sell Isn’t Over. It’s Still Open
Every year, different housing reports try to pinpoint the “best week” to list.
But here’s what most sellers don’t realize:
Those dates don’t always match.
And that’s actually a good thing.
It means the real takeaway isn’t about one specific week, it’s about the entire spring season, which consistently delivers:
More buyer activity
Stronger competition
Better sale prices
So if you’ve been hesitating, thinking you missed your moment…you didn’t.
Why Late May Could Be Yo ...

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Thursday, March 26, 2026   /   by Vic Markarian

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
If you’re planning to sell your home this year, timing isn’t everything, but it can give you an edge.
And right now, there’s a very specific window approaching that tends to work in sellers’ favor year after year.
The short answer: one of the strongest weeks to list your home is April 12–18.
That’s based on historical data from Realtor.com, and while every market is local, the pattern is consistent.
Across areas like Glendale CA, Burbank, La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga, Sunland, Granada Hills, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities, this early spring window often creates a unique balance of demand, timing, and visibility.
Why This Week Stands Out for Sellers
This isn’t about hype. It’s about how buyer behavior shifts at this exact time of year.
1. Buyer Activity Peaks at the Right Time
During this mid-April window, listings typically ...

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Thursday, March 12, 2026   /   by Vic Markarian

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
If you’ve been following housing headlines lately, you may have seen reports that foreclosure activity is ticking up slightly.
For many homeowners, that immediately brings back memories of the 2008 housing crash.
But when you actually look at the data, the situation today is very different.
Across the country, and in markets like Glendale CA, La Crescenta, Montrose, Burbank, Tujunga, Sunland, Granada Hills, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities, foreclosure risk remains historically low.
The key indicator that explains why is serious mortgage delinquency rates.
Serious Mortgage Delinquencies Are Still Extremely Low
A serious delinquency means a homeowner is 90 or more days behind on their mortgage payment.
That’s typically the stage lenders monitor closely when assessing foreclosure risk.
Data from the New York Federal Reserve shows that serious mortgage delinquenci ...

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