House Hacking: How to Make Money in Real Estate By Hustling

I understood the meaning of ‘hustle’ long before I knew the word. Back in the day, I sold candy bars at school to make some extra cash (and yes, I came up with the idea long before Randy was doing the same in The Wire. Great minds think alike. 😉) My mom knew I was…

So, You’re a Los Angeles First-Time Home Buyer

Congrats—you’re ready to buy your first home. It’s a big deal, and like any major decision in your life, there are a lot of options out there, and it’s probably a bit overwhelming to figure out where to start. Not to worry, that’s why I’m here. So let’s get into what you need to know…

Common Real Estate Problems (and What to Drink When You Encounter Them)

There are two types of calls I field at Aragon Lending most often. The most common (and my favorite) are the follow-ups after we score a client a great mortgage and get them into their dream home. Those make you feel fantastic and really make my day. The second most common is the panicked ones…

Curb Appeal Ideas that you can Complete before Brunch

Are you thinking of putting your house on the market? Or maybe the outside of your home could just use a little TLC? Most home improvement projects are about the inside…because that’s you actually live. Plus some people take that old saying “it’s what’s inside that counts” a little too seriously. So it’s no wonder…

Starter Home vs Dream Home – Dreamers Welcome

You might be thinking that buying your dream home is out of the question. Maybe the down payment shock has you cowering in fear or your debt to income (DTI) ratio is a bit lopsided or you and your partner have seriously different ideas on the ideal place to settle OR you’re waiting for your…

Credit Score Dating Doesn’t Mean Romance is Dead

Dating apps and websites have been around for decades now and the popularity is undeniable. Yours truly even got her man on the internet and he hasn’t murdered me yet…so I’m going to call it a success. What appealed to me about online dating was the efficiency of learning how compatible someone might be before…

The Best Los Angeles Suburbs [UPDATED 2022]

Get to Know the Best Los Angeles Suburbs and the Myths About Suburban LA Here’s our list of the best Los Angeles suburbs: Rancho Palos Verdes Rolling Hills Estates Palos Verdes Estates Long Beach Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Calabasas San Marino Santa Monica Culver City Malibu Pasadena Pacific Palisades Topanga …but before you start revving…

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