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Apartment for Rent 2Bed 2Bath Beverly Hills Adj.

2012-01-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

2Bed 2Bath 1 Parking Gated
First Floor, Hardwood, Backyard
Rent $1695 (01/01/2012)
Deposit $1695 with Good Credit

The Beverly Apartments are located at 1436 S. Shenandoah Street in Los Angeles, CA 90035 . The city of Beverly Hills is just a five-minute drive. Within walking distance, there are grocery stores, drug stores, bus stops and a post office. Westwood and the Westside Pavilion are only a short drive away. This 16-unit apartment building is keyed entry, and offers air-conditioning, hardwood floor, gas stoves with ovens and refrigerators. We offer one, two and three bedroom units for immediate occupancy. All units are spacious and bright and come with one parking spot.

2Bed2Bath Apartment in Beverly Hills Adj for Rent 310-289-0024

2012-01-19T12:45:00.000-08:00

1. Alisons Apartments
Alisons Apartments is located on 10809 Lindbrook Dr, Westwood (Los Angeles, CA 90024, in the heart of Westwood village. It is within walking distance to UCLA Campus, grocery stores, bus stops, shopping malls, theaters, restaurants and the UCLA Medical Center. We have 20 beautiful furnished Singles available for both long and short-term occupancies. The Spanish-style apartments are keyed entry. The units are spacious and bright and utilities are included in the rent.
We also offer special summer rates for tourists and visiting scholars to UCLA with occupancies as short as 30 days.
For information call 310-208-8505

2. Amherst Plaza
Amherst Plaza is located at 1512 Amherst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025. It consists of 28 units (singles, one and two-bedrooms) located in a quiet tree-lined street. It has a great location in close proximity to 405 and 10 freeways. It is in walking distance to to public transportation, great restaurants and markets of West Los Angeles. This complex offers luxurious amenities and spacious living with close access to schools, office buildings and Santa Monica beach. All apartments come with: refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, gas fireplace, central ac/heat, vertical blinds, large closets and balcony. All apartments have access to elevators, gated entry and two-car parking, laundry rooms, trash chutes on each floor, and rooftop sundeck and Jacuzzi with a great view of West Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
For information call 310-442-1009

3. Amie Apartments
Amie Apartments is composed of 2 complexes located at 646 South Barrington Avenue, 11693 Chenault St Los Angeles (Brentwood), CA 90049-4501. These are spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, located in the heart of prestigious Brentwood area, in close proximity to world-renown restaurants, boutiques and shopping. The complex is in close proximity of UCLA Campus and UCLA Medical Center. The garden style apartment buildings offer a beautiful courtyard, keyed-entry and amenities such as swimming pool, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, gas fireplace, large closets and balconies.
For information call 310-471-0779

4. Beverly Apartments
The Beverly Apartments are located at 1436 S. Shenandoah Street in Los Angeles, CA 90035. The city of Beverly Hills is just a five-minute drive. Within walking distance, there are grocery stores, drug stores, bus stops and a post office. Westwood and the Westside Pavilion are only a short drive away. This 16-unit apartment building is keyed entry, and offers air-conditioning, dishwashers, gas stoves with ovens and refrigerators. We offer one, two and three bedroom units for immediate occupancy. All units are spacious and bright and come with one parking spot.
For information call 310-289-8312

5. Casablanca West Apartments
Casablanca West Apartments is located at 530 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024, half way between Wilshire and Sunset Blvd’s, in the Westwood, 3 blocks away from UCLA campus. We offer spacious 1 & 2 bedroom, single, and bachelor apartments at competitive rates. The apartments can be rented furnished or unfurnished. We offer flexible lease term arrangements especially in the summer months in order to accommodate those whose plans are somewhat fluid.
With its close proximity to UCLA, the Westwood Village has a decidedly upbeat
atmosphere, and offers a variety of restaurants, outdoor cafes, coffee shops,
theaters, and department stores. Quick access to the 405 freeway gives one
quick access to all that Los Angeles has to offer including but not limited
to -- only 20 minutes to Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean and only 10
minutes to Beverly Hills.
For information call 310-208-4394

6. Diamond Head Apartments
Diamond Head Apartments is located at 660 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024 in the heart of Westwood. Located within walking distance from Westwood village and UCLA, we offer 72 units consisting of single, single + loft, one-bedroom, one-bedroom + loft, two-bedroom, & two-bedroom + loft apartments. These exclusive apartments are available on short and long-term lease. Building amenities include a laundry facility on every floor, sauna, Jacuzzi, gated parking and a secure intercom entrance.
For information call 310-208-2251

7. Franklin Apartments
Franklin Apartments is located at 240 S. Reeves Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The building is located 3 blocks from the world-famous shops and boutiques of Rodeo Drive, two blocks south of Wilshire Blvd. The special location, in the heart of the most prestigious financial and retail center of Beverly Hills, makes the building a desirable residence as a second home for people working in the area that wish to avoid commuting or a weekend hideaway for those who want to enjoy the famous shops and restaurants in the area. We have 12 single units available for long and short-term occupancies. Each unit, beautifully remodeled, is equipped with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, vertical blinds, and a large closet.
For information call 310-208-2251

8. Maple Plaza
Maple Plaza is located at 11698 Chenault St Los Angeles (Brentwood), CA 90049-4561. These are spacious two-bedroom apartments, located in the heart of prestigious Brentwood area, in close proximity to world-renown restaurants, boutiques and shopping. The complex is in close proximity of UCLA Campus and UCLA Medical Center. The small complex of 15 units is a three story modern building that offers, keyed-entry and amenities such as secured parking, elevator, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, large closets and balconies.
For information call 310-471-0779

9. Monterey Plaza Apartments
Monterey Plaza Apartments are located at 11701 Texas Ave, (West) Los Angeles, CA 90025. Adjacent to Brentwood this is a great location only half a mile from the 405 and 10 freeways, 1.5 miles from UCLA and 3 miles from Santa Monica College. Walking distance to great restaurants and markets, this complex offers luxurious amenities and spacious living with close access to schools, office buildings and Santa Monica beach. All apartments come with: refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, gas fireplace, wet bar, central ac/heat, vertical blinds, large closets and balcony. All apartments have access to elevators, gated entry and two-car parking, sun deck, exercise room, spa and sauna.
For information call 310-477-0858

10. Ocean Park Apartments
Ocean Park Apartments is located at 2427 4th Street and 2434 5th Street in Santa Monica, CA 90405. It is 3 blocks from the restaurant and shopping area of Santa Monica’s Main Street, and 5 blocks from the beautiful Santa Monica Beach. It is less than one mile from the outdoor Third Street Promenade and the world famous Santa Monica Pier. We have 32 unfurnished one and two bedrooms, some with ocean view, available for long and short-term occupancies. The all white interior apartments include a washer-dryer combo, dishwasher, gated entry, secured parking, gym and a swimming pool.
For information call 310-392-8656

11. Onyx Plaza
Onyx Plaza is located at 1818 North New Hampshire Avenue, Los Feliz (Los Angeles, CA 90027. It is located in a quiet street just south of Franklin Street in close proximity of Shops and restaurants of Beautiful Los Feliz Village. The property has immediate access to bus line and is only a mile from the Subway terminal. The building consists of 28 Bachelors, one- and two-bedroom units. The units have un-obstructed views of Hollywood Hills, Griffith Park, and Downtown Los Angeles. Each unit is equipped with hardwood floor, stove, refrigerator, microwave,, vertical blinds, and a large closet.
For information call 323-661-1356

12. Pico Apartments
Pico Apartments is located at 612 & 618 Pico Blvd in Santa Monica, CA 90405. It is 3 blocks from the restaurant and shopping area of Santa Monica’s Main Street, and 5 blocks from the beautiful Santa Monica Beach. It is less than half a mile from the outdoor Third Street Promenade and the world famous Santa Monica Pier. We have 20 unfurnished Single, one and two bedrooms, available for long and short-term occupancies.
The location is ideal for immediate access to Freeway and proximity to public transportation
For information call 310-392-8656

13. Princess-Holloway Apartments
Princess-Holloway Apartments is located at 8618 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The building is in the heart of West Hollywood. It is located in a quiet area, yet in close proximity to the best shopping and most popular entertainment area of West Hollywood. We have 18 spacious one and two bedrooms, available for long and short-term occupancies. Each unit, beautifully remodeled, is equipped with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, vertical blinds, and a large closet.
For information call 310-842-5110

14. Sierra Apartments
The Sierra Apartments are located at 403 Landfair Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Located in the heart of Westwood, only steps from UCLA Campus this building is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and businesses, we offer two-bedroom/two-bath apartments. All apartments come with central air/heat, carpeting, large closets, gas fireplaces, balcony(s), microwave oven, gas range, dishwasher, garbage disposal and refrigerator. Building amenities include FREE DSL, a common study area, keyed building entry with intercom, remote-control gated parking (two spaces per apartment), rooftop sundeck and Jacuzzi, three laundry rooms and trash chutes on each foor.
For information call 310-443-9937

15. Westwood Plaza Apartments
Westwood Plaza Apartments is located on 501 and 505 Gayley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024 in the heart of Westwood. Across the street from the UCLA campus, it is within walking distance to grocery stores, bus stops, shopping malls, theaters, restaurants and the UCLA Medical Center.
We have 58 beautiful furnished and unfurnished apartments consisting of Bachelors, Singles, One-bedroom and Two-bedroom units that are available for both long and short-term occupancies. The garden-style apartments are keyed entry. The units are spacious and bright; some with view of the UCLA campus. We also have some apartments with utilities included in the rent.
We also offer special summer rates for tourists and visiting scholars to UCLA with occupancies as short as 30 days.
For information call 310-208-8505

Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, sells Los Feliz home - latimes.com

2011-11-28T09:16:00.000-08:00

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21315 Mulholland Dr. Woodland Hills, CA 91364

2011-11-12T02:25:00.000-08:00

4Bedrooms 5Bathroom House for Rent, Mulholland Dr. South of Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills $4200 per month or for sale $1,400,000

A high end Beauty Salon and Spa for Sale in Sherman Oaks, CA

2011-09-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

A high end Beauty Salon and Spa for Sale in Sherman Oaks, CA:

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XS Beauty Salon for Sale on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, CA

2011-08-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

A high end business opportunity for sale in Sherman oaks prime Ventura Blvd. This is a good time for you to become your own boss and own your business. This salon features 15 hair stations with 10 employees, 2 nail stations, 2 wax and facial room, and 2 parking spots. Please feel free to contact Broker LA and ask all your questions 818-300-3005.

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2011-08-15T20:49:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-02T15:52:00.000-07:00

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Anna Nicole Smith's L.A. mansion hits the market for $1.75 million | Best Places To Live | Studio City

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Anna Nicole Smith's L.A. mansion hits the market for $1.75 million | Studio City, California

Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate News | National Real Estate Investor

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Weho Daily » Horrendus Hollywood House Pretends to be Mansion

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Weho Daily » Horrendus Hollywood House Pretends to be Mansion

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THE BEST READER SUBMISSIONS OF 2010

2011-07-24T23:49:00.000-07:00

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Real Estate - Southern California real estate, homes, houses, foreclosures, homes for sale - latimes.com - latimes.com

2011-07-24T23:47:00.000-07:00

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June sales and price report

2011-07-24T23:45:00.000-07:00

June sales and price report

Short sale process broken, REALTOR survey finds

2011-07-24T23:44:00.001-07:00

Short sale process broken, REALTOR survey finds

Home prices in May down 6.3%

2011-07-24T23:44:00.000-07:00

Home prices in May down 6.3%

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2011-07-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

Role of Mortgage Broker in Refinance

2009-03-14T17:31:00.000-07:00

Description: Mortgage brokers play an important role when it comes to refinancing. They can offer you a cheaper rate than what the banks or credit unions can offer.

Role of Mortgage Broker in Refinancing

When you are thinking about refinancing your existing mortgage for any particular purpose, there are a number of factors that you must understand for the intention of preventing overpayment for your next home mortgage loan.

Mortgage broker markup of your mortgage interest rate and useless fees charged by the lender can rapidly turn a beneficial deal into an expensive new home mortgage loan.

Refinancing your mortgage through a credit union or bank would not protect you from mortgage broker markup as you might believe. Following are some valuable tips that would assist you in getting some idea about the role of mortgage brokers in refinancing. These tips would help you stay away from paying an excessive amount and becoming ruined by your next mortgage loan.

Mortgage Brokers vs Banks

Mortgage brokers function as mediators between the borrowers and countrywide lenders. These lenders which also include banks pay them for dealing with the applications on their behalf. For being competitive, they work with a lower profit margin than other lenders or banks.

A large number of people believe that they can steer clear of payment of mortgage broker fees by refinancing their existing mortgage loan through a bank. In spite of everything, your bank works as a direct lender. Unluckily, the banks are similarly guilty as mortgage brokers, perhaps more than the mortgage brokers in making the most of their customers by charging too much from them. In reality, the banking lobby of the United States has paid out millions of dollars for successfully amending the disclosure regulations to banks. This is true; the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act is not applicable for your bank and your bank is not bound to reveal their markup or margin of profit on your home loan.

In contrast, mortgage brokers have the accessibility to wholesale rates and if you can locate a good broker who is ready to function for a flat activation fee, this would help you save a lot of money every year. Similar to your bank, the mortgage broker can markup your mortgage rate for getting a commission from the lender. This name of this commission is Yield Spread Premium and if you wish to get the best deal while refinancing your existing loan, it is necessary that you keep away from this needless markup.

written by Betty Parker

Getting a Mortgage Tougher for Buyers

2008-08-17T01:18:00.001-07:00

Difficulty in landing a mortgage is keeping many buyers out of the market.

At the peak of the housing boom, about 20 percent of the mortgage market was subprime, and nearly 20 percent was "Alt-A loans” or "A-minus" loans, typically offered those with good credit but with high debt-to-loan ratios or little or no proof of income.

Both categories are now nearly extinct. That means about 40 percent of the residential mortgage market has all but disappeared, according to David Olson of Wholesale Access Mortgage Research and Consulting.

"The underwriting has really tightened up," Olson says, "Before, if you could fog a mirror, you got a loan. Now, that's not the case."

Nationwide, practitioners say they are encountering more potential buyers who can’t get financing.

"Buyers come in with confidence, and once they have talked with a lending practitioner, it's like they've been hit over the head with a ton of bricks," says Dean Moss, an agent at Keller Williams Fox and Associates Realty in Chicago.

A study conducted using data from a Reno, Nev., multiple listing service, found that about 30 percent of sales haven’t closed after 90 days. Practitioner Guy Johnson, who analyzed the data, suggests that buyers stay on top of their loans, checking in with their lender frequently to make sure the loan for which they’ve been approved is still the same.

"A loan commitment letter," he adds, "isn't really as solid as it once was."

Source: USA Today, Anna Bahney (08/05/2008)

5 Foreclosure Laws You Need to Know

2008-08-17T01:15:00.001-07:00

Regulations relating to foreclosure differ by state, so check your state’s statutes.
One place to start is a Web site such as www.foreclosurelaw.org.

1. Notification of intent to foreclose. Many states require that a lender notify the borrower in advance (30 days, for example) before obtaining a court judgment to foreclose.

2. Nonjudicial foreclosure. Many states permit lenders to add a clause to a mortgage document that permits the lender to foreclose and sell the property without obtaining court approval.

3. Deficiency judgment. Some states permit a lender that forecloses on a mortgage to file a judgment against the borrower entitling the lender to collect from the defaulted borrower any amount of the outstanding mortgage not covered by the sale price.

4. Right of redemption. Some states (New Jersey, for example) permit a defaulting borrower to satisfy the loan default and recover the property if done within a specified amount of time after the property is sold.

5. Military service. If the borrower or the borrower’s spouse is on active military duty, the Civil Relief Act of 2003 prohibits a lender from foreclosing on the mortgage. In addition, the borrower may qualify for an interest rate reduction or even a temporary suspension of mortgage payments.

Don’t forget the HOPE Now Alliance. This new private-sector program negotiated by the federal government should help borrowers with subprime adjustable rate loans that will reset in 2008 or 2009 avoid foreclosure.

The voluntary plan encourages lenders to help qualified subprime borrowers refinance their loans into an FHA-insured or other more affordable mortgage without prepayment penalties. Lenders may also freeze the interest on ARM products at the introductory rate for five years to assist borrowers who are unable to qualify for refinancing. For more information, go to www.hopenow.com.

California Foreclosures Offered at 12% Discount

2008-08-10T16:25:00.001-07:00

Under a California initiative aimed to help prospective homeowners with modest means, lenders including Wells Fargo, HomeEq, CitiMortgage, and Fannie Mae will price their foreclosed properties at 12 percent below market value. The California Housing Finance Agency will offer 30-year loans at a fixed interest rate of 5.5 percent to first-time home buyers who purchase the foreclosed properties through the Community Stabilization Home Loan Program. "This is a starting point to try to get some of these foreclosures off the market in some of the hardest-hit communities in the state," says Ken Giebel, marketing director for the California Housing Finance Agency. He expects more lenders to join the program.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle, Carolyn Said (07/22/08)
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Five Foreclosure Laws You Need to Know

2008-08-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Regulations relating to foreclosure differ by state, so check your state’s statutes.One place to start is a Web site such as www.foreclosurelaw.org.1. Notification of intent to foreclose. Many states require that a lender notify the borrower in advance (30 days, for example) before obtaining a court judgment to foreclose.2. Nonjudicial foreclosure. Many states permit lenders to add a clause to a mortgage document that permits the lender to foreclose and sell the property without obtaining court approval.3. Deficiency judgment. Some states permit a lender that forecloses on a mortgage to file a judgment against the borrower entitling the lender to collect from the defaulted borrower any amount of the outstanding mortgage not covered by the sale price.4. Right of redemption. Some states (New Jersey, for example) permit a defaulting borrower to satisfy the loan default and recover the property if done within a specified amount of time after the property is sold.5. Military service. If the borrower or the borrower’s spouse is on active military duty, the Civil Relief Act of 2003 prohibits a lender from foreclosing on the mortgage. In addition, the borrower may qualify for an interest rate reduction or even a temporary suspension of mortgage payments.Don’t forget the HOPE Now Alliance. This new private-sector program negotiated by the federal government should help borrowers with subprime adjustable rate loans that will reset in 2008 or 2009 avoid foreclosure.The voluntary plan encourages lenders to help qualified subprime borrowers refinance their loans into an FHA-insured or other more affordable mortgage without prepayment penalties. Lenders may also freeze the interest on ARM products at the introductory rate for five years to assist borrowers who are unable to qualify for refinancing. For more information, go to www.hopenow.com.

What's Different About a REALTOR®

2007-11-02T23:04:00.000-07:00

Working with a real estate professional who is a REALTOR® is in your best interest. Not everyone who sells real estate is a REALTOR®. Possessing a real estate license does not afford instant REALTOR® status--a distinction of which you need to be aware. A REALTOR® is a member of local, state and national professional trade associations and, as such, has access to a vast array of educational programs, research and resources. By being a member, a REALTOR® subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics, developed by the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® pledge to provide fair treatment for all parties involved, protect the right of individuals to own property and keep abreast of changes in real estate practice through continuing education and interaction with other professionals.
REALTORS® also are committed to higher levels of education and professional development; many REALTORS® have earned professional designations or specialty certifications requiring intensive study. For example, REALTORS® who have obtained the Certified Buyer Representative and Certified Residential Specialist designations have been trained in all aspects of serving as buyers' and sellers' representatives in real estate transactions.
As a member of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, your REALTOR® can tap into numerous resources, like immediate access to full-time, staff real estate attorneys who can provide objective up-to-the-minute counsel. Your REALTOR® also receives up-to-date information on a wide variety of legal, financial and economic issues and has access to an association with more than 80 years of experience in real estate. And, if things don't work out, your REALTOR® can offer arbitration as a choice instead of lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has served as the unsurpassed proponent of integrity, professional standards and private property rights fortification within the real estate industry in California since 1905.
Using a REALTOR® when Buying Your Home
For most of us, a home is the single biggest purchase in our lives. The enormity of the financial transaction aside, finding the right home to fit our particular needs and wants is no easy undertaking. Just as you wouldn't buy a car, computer or camcorder without doing some research into various models and prices, you shouldn't consider purchasing a home without some expert advice and guidance. Though some people may think of using the services of a REALTOR® only when selling their homes, a REALTOR® can be invaluable when buying one as well.
For instance, a REALTOR® can help you determine how much home you can afford based on your financial situation, help you get prequalified for a loan, and even inform you about available financing options. A REALTOR® also is an expert on the neighborhood, and can provide detailed information about schools, transportation, local taxes and community characteristics. Using a REALTOR® is also one way of gaining access to homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), an important marketing tool used by REALTORS® to inform other REALTORS® about available properties. That means a REALTOR® can give you information about a wide range of available homes from which to choose. When it comes to finding out ifyou're paying too much, a REALTOR® can provide you with market analyses comparing asking and selling prices of homes in the neighborhood. Finally, a REALTOR® can serve as the liaison between you and the seller, bringing to the table negotiating expertise and knowledge about required disclosures and the housing market.
Using A REALTOR® To Sell Your Home
Why Use a REALTOR®?
Selling a home is a complex process involving what's likely to be your most prized financial asset. Enacting a smooth transaction for your home's full value requires the expertise of a REALTOR® whose extensive training has prepared him or her to generate the best possible results on your behalf. Just like you shouldn't treat a broken leg without a doctor or handle a major legal dispute without an attorney, it's unwise to sell your home without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.
Naturally, every seller wants to reap the highest return from the sale. It's tempting to sell the home on your own, thereby saving the REALTOR®'s fees. However, a study conducted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® found that 82 percent of real estate sales result from REALTORS®' contacts with previous clients, referrals and other sources. Additionally, NAR concluded that most homes sell for 14 to 17 percent more when sold through a REALTOR®.
Selling your home with a REALTOR® yields abundant advantages, including the following:
REALTORS® have access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to disburse information about your property to thousands of consumers via their REALTORS®. They also have other marketing vehicles at their disposal, such as open houses and referral networks. Through your REALTOR®'s marketing efforts, a much broader range of qualified buyers will be informed of your property's availability.
As a seasoned pro at negotiation skills and tactics, your REALTOR® can maintain objectivity in assessing buyers' proposals and developing offers and counteroffers. Throughout the transaction, including appraisals, inspections and legally binding agreements, you can depend on your REALTOR®'s know-how to avoid any pitfalls.
Sales transactions comprise intricate legal and regulatory requirements. REALTORS® are familiar with the regulations and can help you understand and adhere to them.
REALTORS® work with their clients to address home improvements and tips that will enhance the home's salability.
REALTORS® offer extensive, professional sales training.
Courtesy of California Association of Realtors.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
Race or color
National origin
Religion
Sex
Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18)
Handicap (Disability)
What Housing Is Covered?The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members. What Is Prohibited? In the Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap:
Refuse to rent or sell housing
Refuse to negotiate for housing
Make housing unavailable
Deny a dwelling
Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
Provide different housing services or facilities
Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental
For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) or
Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.
In Addition: It is illegal for anyone to:
Threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with anyone exercising a fair housing right or assisting others who exercise that right
Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act.
Additional Protection If You Have a Disability If you or someone associated with you:
Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex and mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Have a record of such a disability or
Are regarded as having such a disability your landlord may not:
Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.)
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing.
your landlord may not:
Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing. (Where reasonable, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condition when you move.)
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing.
Example: A building with a "no pets" policy must allow a visually impaired tenant to keep a guide dog. Example: An apartment complex that offers tenants ample, unassigned parking must honor a request from a mobility-impaired tenant for a reserved space near her apartment if necessary to assure that she can have access to her apartment. However, housing need not be made available to a person who is a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who currently uses illegal drugs. Requirements for New Buildings - In buildings that are ready for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, and have an elevator and four or more units:
Public and common areas must be accessible to persons with disabilities
Doors and hallways must be wide enough for wheelchairs
All units must have:
An accessible route into and through the unit
Accessible light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls
Reinforced bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars and
Kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by people in wheelchairs.
If a building with four or more units has no elevator and will be ready for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, these standards apply to ground floor units. These requirements for new buildings do not replace any more stringent standards in State or local law. Housing Opportunities For Families - Unless a building or community qualifies as housing for older persons, it may not discriminate based on familial status. That is, it may not discriminate against families in which one or more children under 18 live with:
A parent
A person who has legal custody of the child or children or
The designee of the parent or legal custodian, with the parent or custodian's written permission.
Familial status protection also applies to pregnant women and anyone securing legal custody of a child under 18. Exemption: Housing for older persons is exempt from the prohibition against familial status discrimination if:
The HUD Secretary has determined that it is specifically designed for and occupied by elderly persons under a Federal, State or local government program or
It is occupied solely by persons who are 62 or older or
It houses at least one person who is 55 or older in at least 80 percent of the occupied units, and adheres to a policy that demonstrates an intent to house persons who are 55 or older. A transition period permits residents on or before September 13, 1988, to continue living in the housing, regardless of their age, without interfering with the exemption.
If You Think Your Rights Have Been Violated - HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing discrimination. If you think your rights have been violated, the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form is available for you to download, complete and return, or complete online and submit, or you may write HUD a letter, or telephone the HUD Office nearest you. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with HUD, but you should file it as soon as possible. What to Tell HUD -
Your name and address
The name and address of the person your complaint is against (the respondent)
The address or other identification to the housing involved
A short description to the alleged violation (the event that caused you to believe your rights were violated)
The date(s) to the alleged violation
Where to Write or Call: Send the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form or a letter to the HUD Office nearest you or you may call that office directly. If You Are Disabled - HUD also provides:
A toll-free TTY phone for the hearing impaired: 1-800-927-9275.
Interpreters
Tapes and braille materials
Assistance in reading and completing forms
What Happens When You File A Complaint? - HUD will notify you when it receives your complaint. Normally, HUD also will:
Notify the alleged violator of your complaint and permit that person to submit an answer
Investigate your complaint and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe the Fair Housing Act has been violated
Notify you if it cannot complete an investigation within 100 days of receiving your complaint
Conciliation - HUD will try to reach an agreement with the person your complaint is against (the respondent). A conciliation agreement must protect both you and the public interest. If an agreement is signed, HUD will take no further action on your complaint. However, if HUD has reasonable cause to believe that a conciliation agreement is breached, HUD will recommend that the Attorney General file suit. Complaint Referrals - If HUD has determined that your State or local agency has the same fair housing powers as HUD, HUD will refer your complaint to that agency for investigation and notify you of the referral. That agency must begin work on your complaint within 30 days or HUD may take it back. What If You Need Help Quickly? If you need immediate help to stop a serious problem that is being caused by a Fair Housing Act violation, HUD may be able to assist you as soon as you file a complaint. HUD may authorize the Attorney General to go to court to seek temporary or preliminary relief, pending the outcome of your complaint, if:
Irreparable harm is likely to occur without HUD's intervention
There is substantial evidence that a violation of the Fair Housing Act occurred
Example: A builder agrees to sell a house but, after learning thebuyer is black, fails to keep the agreement. The buyer files a complaint with HUD. HUD may authorize the Attorney General to go to court to prevent a sale to any other buyer until HUD investigates the complaint. What Happens After A Complaint Investigation? If, after investigating your complaint, HUD finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, it will inform you. Your case will be heard in an administrative hearing within 120 days, unless you or the respondent want the case to be heard in Federal district court. Either way, there is no cost to you. The Administrative Hearing - If your case goes to an administrative hearing HUD attorneys will litigate the case on your behalf. You may intervene in the case and be represented by your own attorney if you wish. An Administrative Law Judge (ALA) will consider evidence from you and the respondent. If the ALA decides that discrimination occurred, the respondent can be ordered:
To compensate you for actual damages, including humiliation, pain and suffering.
To provide injunctive or other equitable relief, for example, to make the housing available to you.
To pay the Federal Government a civil penalty to vindicate the public interest. The maximum penalties are $10,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for a third violation within seven years.
To pay reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Federal District Court If you or the respondent choose to have your case decided in Federal District Court, the Attorney General will file a suit and litigate it on your behalf. Like the ALA, the District Court can order relief, and award actual damages, attorney's fees and costs. In addition, the court can award punitive damages. In Addition -You May File Suit: You may file suit, at your expense, in Federal District Court or State Court within two years of an alleged violation. If you cannot afford an attorney, the Court may appoint one for you. You may bring suit even after filing a complaint, if you have not signed a conciliation agreement and an Administrative Law Judge has not started a hearing. A court may award actual and punitive damages and attorney's fees and costs. Other Tools to Combat Housing Discrimination - If there is noncompliance with the order of an Administrative Law Judge, HUD may seek temporary relief, enforcement of the order or a restraining order in a United States Court of Appeals. The Attorney General may file a suit in a Federal District Court if there is reasonable cause to believe a pattern or practice of housing discrimination is occurring. For Further Information - The Fair Housing Act and HUD's regulations contain more detail and technical information. If you need a copy of the law or regulations, contact the HUD Office nearest you.

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