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If you couldn't already tell, we LOVE color here at Aspire Los Angeles, from the deep earth tones found in historic homes to the quirky colors in MidCentury modern des… Read more
Letty Vermeulen | June 21, 2023
Importance of Impact Lending.
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Homebuyer Tips from Aspire Los Angeles
December 14, 2022
We had so much fun hosting our Holiday Bazaar on December 10th! Watch the video above to see how the event turned out. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and a HU… Read more
Letty Vermeulen | November 18, 2022
Homebuyers are wondering, “Should they continue to wait, or should they jump in right now?” Some buyers have house-hunting fatigue after dealing with multiple-offer si… Read more
November 18, 2022
Black Friday shopping is an ideal opportunity for homeowners to take advantage of the low deals and upgrade several areas throughout their homes. Depending on your p… Read more
August 29, 2021
When you hear the phrase home appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a … Read more
October 17, 2022
If you are a hopeful homebuyer in Los Angeles feeling like you missed your chance, don’t worry! Fall is still a good time to buy. Here are three things to consider bef… Read more
Letty Vermeulen | December 14, 2021
It seems to happen in the blink of an eye. First, the kids go back to school. Then, the leaves turn from green to yellow, orange and red. Next thing you know the holid… Read more
Letty Vermeulen | November 14, 2021
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understan… Read more
October 27, 2021
The housing marketing: less affordable or unaffordable? It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fa… Read more
May 30, 2022
Buying a home is one of life’s sweet milestones. Whether you got tired of your one bedroom apartment, or you just got married and decided it is time to settle down, th… Read more
September 28, 2021
Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals – now there is an official appraisal gap conc… Read more
October 7, 2021
Advertised Asking Price In today’s hot real estate market, buyers should be prepared to offer over the asking price to be competitive. In a typical housing market, buy… Read more
October 15, 2021
5 Buyer Tips For Making The Best Offer In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical – and that means making your best offer. Multi-offer scenarios a… Read more
October 21, 2021
The Big Question: When to Sell ? If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ marke… Read more
December 20, 2021
The holidays, as magical as they may be, possess a certain stressful undertone – but holiday decor can spruce things up! An unspoken pressure makes everyone want every… Read more
Letty Vermeulen | December 20, 2021
2021 has looked a bit more similar to 2020 than we hoped, but that has meant we’ve continued to lean into our homes for creative inspiration this year. While we are cr… Read more
December 20, 2021
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supp… Read more
February 16, 2022
You are ready to sell your home as soon as possible and you realize you’ve lived with your home quirks for years. That jiggly bedroom door handle, the electrical outle… Read more
March 3, 2022
The neighborhoods West Adams and Jefferson Park are known for its historical beauty, central location, the expansion of the subway system, and its reasonably priced ho… Read more
April 5, 2022
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest investments of your life. When you are ready to enter the market, finding a real estate agent with the experience to gui… Read more
April 5, 2022
When you’re a first time home buyer and you imagine your dream home, you probably picture a detached, single family house. A property that has only one residential uni… Read more
May 17, 2022
When you’re looking to buy a home, there are plenty of choices available. One of them is a condominium (commonly known as a condo). It’s a multi-unit property that is … Read more
June 29, 2022
So you are planning on moving to the city of Angels? The center of the film industry, fame & fortune but also miles and miles of beaches, nature, city parks, a wide ar… Read more
July 6, 2022
Are you ready to sell your house? How exciting! Selling a home entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or uploading a few phot… Read more
July 26, 2022
Do you love looking at beautiful features of historic homes and thinking about how to incorporate the authentic, vintage pieces into your own humble abode? Or perhaps … Read more
November 5, 2017
Craftsman homes are a big part of the Los Angeles landscape, especially in the historic neighborhoods we specialize in. What defines and sets these craftsman homes of … Read more
November 27, 2017
The Los Angeles real estate market is booming but that doesn’t mean a little love towards home renovations prior to selling doesn’t go a long way towards selling your … Read more
December 11, 2017
Purchasing a home in Los Angeles is exciting and sometimes a little daunting. Having the right person by your side, guiding you through the home buying process is cruc… Read more
February 15, 2018
At Aspire Los Angeles, we work with a lot of first time homebuyers, so we are often asked how you can have an edge as a first time homebuyer. One of the most important… Read more
February 26, 2018
When home buyers with young children come to us, inevitably the subject of “schools and neighborhoods” becomes the hot topic that drives their decision where to purcha… Read more
March 10, 2018
One of our preferred lender partners, Natalie Salins, wrote up a great blog post on the influence of the new tax bill on homeowners and future homeowners. The details… Read more
March 15, 2018
Located right off the Santa Monica Freeway, West Adams is home to some of the most historic neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Many of these neighborhoods have seen a reviv… Read more
March 26, 2018
The real estate market in Los Angeles is currently in very high demand. However, we are still susceptible to the major trends driving the market across the country. So… Read more
April 3, 2018
The numbers and forecasts don’t lie. 2018 is going to be another challenging year for first time homebuyers. Los Angeles has an inventory shortage and as long as we ha… Read more
April 13, 2018
The Los Angeles real estate market is booming. With the return of consumer confidence, rent prices outpacing mortgage payments, and millennials entering home buying ag… Read more
April 24, 2018
It seems like everyone is living for Mid-Century Modern Homes in Los Angeles right now. Design blogs, furniture stores, and interior design magazines are all featuring… Read more
May 7, 2018
In the last few years, Jefferson Park has experienced a renaissance. This South Los Angeles community has become a very appealing neighborhood for young professionals,… Read more
May 16, 2018
Los Angeles has endless amounts of entertainment, no matter where your interest lies. However, going out every day to experience some new and fun can be a little drain… Read more
May 22, 2018
Jefferson Park has one of the largest collections of Craftsman style homes in the region. It is located just South of the Santa Monica freeway with easy access to down… Read more
June 1, 2018
The Olympics are returning to Los Angeles in 2028 for the first time since 1984 and we couldn’t be more excited. The games will be split up across a variety of differe… Read more
June 11, 2018
Home staging is not just about decorating, it’s a way to market to potential buyers. Home staging gives buyers a great first impression of your property, incentivizing… Read more
June 20, 2018
When you are looking to buy a home, you’ll find there are a lot of options on how to buy. You can try to go it alone, use a discount broker online, or hire a real esta… Read more
June 27, 2018
One of the biggest draws of the Central Los Angeles area is the incredible schools. In these neighborhoods, you can find some of the top rated schools in the country. … Read more
July 16, 2018
Ever since Leimert Park won the 2016 Curbed Cup Neighborhood of the Year, more and more Los Angeles residents are discovering this great community for themselves. This… Read more
July 22, 2018
It’s no secret that Los Angeles is facing a housing shortage. After the housing market crash slowed new building coupled with local building restrictions, supply is si… Read more
August 6, 2018
The Eastside of Los Angeles is one of the oldest areas of the city. These neighborhoods date back to the 1870s and are loaded with history. Though there is some discus… Read more
August 15, 2018
The east side and central neighborhoods of Los Angeles feature some of the most beautiful historic architecture in the city. No matter what style you like from an eleg… Read more
September 5, 2018
Fall is finally here and to celebrate, Los Angeles has a ton of great events to celebrate the season. Whether you are looking for a fun time with your family, experien… Read more
September 12, 2018
As we all look for new ways to manage water resources in California, homeowners are turning more to drought-friendly landscaping. Homeowners are opting to get rid of t… Read more
September 19, 2018
From getting lost in the city’s epic corn mazes to spotting celebs at your favorite pumpkin patch, there are plenty of choices this year to ensure your offspring can e… Read more
September 30, 2018
Halloween kitsch can be a blast, but sometimes you want a more sophisticated take on the holidays. We scoured some of our favorite spots online to find the hippest and… Read more
October 6, 2018
The Jefferson Park and West Adams area of Los Angeles is one of the perfect locations for those looking to own a home and become a part of a community that is constant… Read more
October 11, 2018
It’s taken years, but you’ve put in tremendous work and finally reached a point where you’re ready to start your investment portfolio the right way. Starting an invest… Read more
October 19, 2018
When it’s time to head out into the wide – and sometimes wild – world of real estate, you’ll have a lot of things to decide. Budget, size, location, and more will all … Read more
November 1, 2018
Central Los Angeles has some of the most beautiful examples of historic architecture in the country. From classic Victorian-style mansions to Craftsman Bungalows to tr… Read more
November 8, 2018
Los Angeles is more than just one of the most heavily populated cities in the world. It’s a city that is made up of many different communities. And each of those commu… Read more
November 12, 2018
California is home to millions of people – and thousands of neighborhoods for those people to live in. Finding the perfect place to live isn’t’ always easy, but with t… Read more
November 17, 2018
Take a trip through many of the communities in and around Los Angeles and ask residents about the Crenshaw/LAX Line, and you’ll probably get mixed responses. This ligh… Read more
November 26, 2018
It’s no secret that California has one of the strongest economies in the world. And while that economy is built on a lot of things, real estate is certainly one of the… Read more
December 18, 2018
2018 was a year of starting over and being able to push through it and taking it day by day. Motivated and supported by my decision to create this amazing business wit… Read more
December 26, 2018
When it comes to real estate, the bottom line for most people is simple – doing what is needed to get the best rates and price possible is a must. That’s why discount … Read more
January 2, 2019
There are plenty of reasons to invest in Los Angeles real estate and call this city home. But for those who are looking to buy in LA and live here, one of the biggest … Read more
January 16, 2019
This city we call home is known for its year round mild climate, beaches and summer fun. But if you are like some of us here at Aspire LA, you’ll enjoy the cooler mont… Read more
January 16, 2019
It’s no secret that LA is a city that offers something for everyone. No matter what type of property it is that you’re looking for, you’ll find something that fits you… Read more
January 23, 2019
2019 interior design trends are expected to combine elements from the past with more contemporary looks, and also to blend in artistic elements wherever possible. Here… Read more
January 23, 2019
California has spent the last several years as the most prosperous state in the country. In fact, California has the 6th largest economy in the entire world. This is … Read more
January 29, 2019
Making the decision to buy a home or investment property is a big step. Finding a good real estate broker and looking at the properties available to buy in LA is the f… Read more
February 8, 2019
During shifts in the real estate market place, like the one we are experiencing right now, we receive more questions about real estate investing. Home prices are growi… Read more
February 14, 2019
While we typically do not share any Dutch content with you our dear English speaking readers we couldn’t help but share our CEO’s starring role in today’s Dutch Nation… Read more
February 15, 2019
One of the first steps people tend to take after deciding to buy a new home is hiring a real estate broker. They can assist a person in finding a top-notch property th… Read more
March 19, 2019
One of the first steps to take when you consider purchasing a home or investment property is to take a very close look at your credit score. Keeping your credit rating… Read more
March 5, 2019
Less than 30 percent of all LA residents can afford a median-priced home, according the California Association of Realtors. It can be even harder for first-time buyers… Read more
March 14, 2019
Getting pre-approved by a mortgage broker can be a major factor in getting your offer expected in todays’ Los Angeles real estate market. Preparing your first visit to… Read more
March 21, 2019
Much like most real estate markets around the country the Los Angeles market is affected by lack of supply, affordability issues and fluctuating interest rates. Our CE… Read more
March 31, 2019
Don’t fret if you have no clue what a tax opportunity zone is as you are likely not the only one. Instead, read further because some of the vital basics are going to b… Read more
April 5, 2019
Preparing to sell any home is a big step. You’ll be trying to get the most for your home so that you can take the next steps in your life – often including buying a ne… Read more
April 16, 2019
When you get ready to sell your home, it can be an exciting but stressful time. After all, even if you’re working with a real estate expert, planning to sell in LA can… Read more
April 22, 2019
A home is one of the biggest investments that anyone can make. It’s there to give you shelter and a place to relax and enjoy life. But there may come a time when you a… Read more
May 1, 2019
Our resident renovation and design expert and realtor Steven Lopez just completed a renovation on a lovely California bungalow in West Hollywood. He was kind enough to… Read more
May 3, 2019
Making a move is a big step. With so many different options out there, finding that perfect one can be a challenge. But remember that even if a home is great, it’s wha… Read more
May 15, 2019
Los Angeles is filled with success stories, big and small. And when it comes to the real estate world, one of the biggest success stories is those moments when a home … Read more
May 27, 2019
No matter what it is that you’re looking for, there’s a good chance that Los Angeles has it. Whether you want an upscale, modern home or something with rustic charm, t… Read more
June 11, 2019
People choose to buy and sell homes in various ways these days. Many contemporary clients attempt to put their property up for sale or purchase a new home via technolo… Read more
July 3, 2019
If you are a California homeowner deciding to sell in LA sometime in the near future, you will want to take certain things into account, especially before tackling any… Read more
July 17, 2019
Summer in California is perfect as it allows us to attend concerts, go to amusement parks, and do other things. We can usually do so without having to change their pla… Read more
July 29, 2019
There is more to California than just movies. From local bands to big names, there is no shortage of Los Angeles music entertainment this summer. Here is a quick rundo… Read more
August 7, 2019
If you are an aspiring investor, then one of the biggest questions that may be on your mind is whether or not the property you are interested in is actually going to t… Read more
August 26, 2019
Rent control is a term often used in the rental world to describe the city or county ordinances that limit the rent that a landlord can charge their tenant. Laws regar… Read more
September 6, 2019
If you are in the market for a Condominium, read on! The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new condominium financing rules will bring more entry level home… Read more
September 8, 2019
The home buying process can be a complicated and scary thing to deal with, and this is especially true if it is your first time navigating these choppy waters. People … Read more
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