Blog - Angela Iacobellis

August 2023

Market Trends – August 2023 Update

In summary, our local markets are currently experiencing low inventory, contributing to the stability of prices. Despite rising interest rates, prices have either remained steady or increased due to the full effect of the summer market. The scarcity of homes for sale has resulted in the return of multiple offers. Interest rates have fluctuated between […]
July 2023

Shop Local – Farmers Markets

Shopping Local Even if you planted your own vegetables this year, it’s a great time to check out your local farmers market. We’re into the heat of the summer, when the produce is abundant and everyone is looking to enjoy fresh foods and being outdoors. The local markets carry so much more than just your […]
July 2023

Market Trends – July 2023 Update

Overall, our local markets continue to experience low inventory which is helping to keep prices relatively stable. We are in the full swing of the summer market and even with rising interest rates, we have seen prices remain stable or increase. Due to the low inventory we are seeing the […]
June 2023

Home Insurance – State Farm and Allstate Announce Changes

Insurance Options are Changing State Farm and Allstate have announced they will no longer sell new home insurance policies in California because of wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs. Here are some facts: State Farm and Allstate are not leaving the California Insurance Market: State Farm and Allstate will continue to service and […]

August 2023 Market Trends – August 2023 Update In summary, our local markets are currently experiencing low inventory, contributing to the stability of prices. Despite rising interest rates, prices have either remained steady or increased due to the full effect of the summer market. The scarcity of homes for sale has resulted in the return of multiple offers. Interest rates have fluctuated between […]

July 2023 Shop Local – Farmers Markets Shopping Local Even if you planted your own vegetables this year, it’s a great time to check out your local farmers market. We’re into the heat of the summer, when the produce is abundant and everyone is looking to enjoy fresh foods and being outdoors. The local markets carry so much more than just your […]

July 2023 Market Trends – July 2023 Update Overall, our local markets continue to experience low inventory which is helping to keep prices relatively stable. We are in the full swing of the summer market and even with rising interest rates, we have seen prices remain stable or increase. Due to the low inventory we are seeing the […]

June 2023 Home Insurance – State Farm and Allstate Announce Changes Insurance Options are Changing State Farm and Allstate have announced they will no longer sell new home insurance policies in California because of wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs. Here are some facts: State Farm and Allstate are not leaving the California Insurance Market: State Farm and Allstate will continue to service and […]

June 2023 Market Trends – June 2023 Update Overall, our local markets continue to experience low inventory which is helping to keep prices relatively stable. As we enter the summer market, we are hopeful that inventory will improve as this is the time more buyers are looking to move. Due to the low inventory we are seeing the return of multiple offers […]

May 2023 Spring Home Maintenance Spring Home Maintenance Checklist As winter ends, give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead. Exterior Inspection “It’s good to do a walk-around of your property, especially after a storm,” says Curtis S. Niles, Sr., owner of Armored Home Inspections, Upper Darby, PA, and president of the National Association […]

May 2023 Market Trends – May 2023 Update Overall, our local markets continue to experience low inventory which is helping to keep prices relatively stable. As we enter the spring market, we are hopeful that inventory will improve as this is the time more buyers are looking to move. Due to the low inventory we are seeing the return of multiple offers which […]

March 2023 10 Easy Steps to Planting a Garden 10 Easy Steps to Planting A Garden Planting a garden – whether it is vegetables or flowers – can be very rewarding. There are so many benefits from being outdoors and getting your hands a bit dirty. If you’ve never planted a garden or it has been a while, it is best to break it […]

March 2023 Market Trends – March 2023 Update Overall, our local markets continue to experience low inventory which is helping to keep prices relatively stable. As we enter the spring market, we are hopeful that inventory will improve as this is the time more buyers are looking to move. Interest rates dipped the beginning of February which helped spur buyers to snap […]

February Market Trends – February 2023 Update We have our first bit of data from 2023 and as expected we continue to see a slowing in the number of sold homes when compared with last year, yet inventory remains low. Prices have settled and may continue to remain flat or decrease. Inflation and interest rate hikes will continue to affect our […]

February Hiring A Contractor Hiring a Contractor You’ve decided to tackle a project around the house and are ready to move forward. Now you need to find the right contractor for the job. Here are some tips on choosing the right contractor. 1. Get Recommendations You can look to sites such as Angi’s List, but be prepared for many […]

January Resolution Time RESOLUTION TIME It’s never too late to make a resolution. We can do it any time of year, but the new year just lends itself to setting goals for the next 12 months. It’s a great idea to write down your resolutions and refer to them every few weeks, this helps to keep yourself accountable. […]

January Market Trends – January 2023 Update As we begin the new year, we continue to see a slowing in the number of sold homes when compared with last year, yet inventory remains tight. As we have been seeing the last 6-9 months the peak of the sellers market is behind us and the adjustment continues. Prices have settled and may continue […]

December Market Trends – December 2022 Update The past few months we’ve been looking at the trends year of year and month to month. While that data gives us an idea of where we are today compared with the past few months and even last year, it doesn’t always tell the whole story. Interest rates have risen dramatically this year, but in […]

December Happy Holidays HAPPY HOLIDAYS It is that time of year where we take stock in the good fortunes many of us have had. Even as our world and economy experience changes, many of us remain very blessed. There is still time to share our good fortune. This Saturday, December 3rd I will be collecting new, unwrapped toys […]

November Tis the Season for Giving Giving Thanks & Giving Back It is that time of year where we take stock in the good fortunes many of us have had. Even as our world and economy experiences changes, many of us remain very blessed. In that spirit I am partnering with Giving from the Heart Foundation on 2 very important drives […]

November Market Trends – November 2022 Update Let’s take a look at the trends in the North and West San Fernando Valley for the last 3 months as well as year over year. Looking at just single family home sales in these markets, I look for trends in price and volume. While each neighborhood will have its own variables that effect the […]

September Market Trends – September 2022 Update Let’s take a look at the trends in the North and West San Fernando Valley for the last 3 months as well as year over year. Looking at just single family home sales in these markets, I look for trends in price and volume. While each neighborhood will have its own variables that effect the […]

September Money Saving Tips Programs & Rebates for Homeowners LA DWP Water: www.ladwp.com | www.socalwatersmart.com Free aerators and shower head Rebates for: high efficiency toilets, rotating sprinkler nozzles, rain barrels, weather based irrigation controller, soil moisture sensor, high-efficiency clothes washers Turf Transformation Energy: www.marketplace.ladwp.com Rebates for: thermostats, light bulbs, power strips, refrigerators, air conditioners and washers Pool Pump […]

August Market Trends – August 2022 Update Let’s take a look at the trends in the North and South San Fernando Valley for the last 3 months. Looking at just single family home sales in these markets, I look for trends in price and volume. While each neighborhood will have its own variables that effect the price, with this analysis I am […]