Author: Michael

Having Trouble Maintaining Your Yard?

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Are you struggling to maintain your yard? While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could. And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes. … Continued

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Los Angeles?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Los Angeles anyway? Many homeowners across America and Los Angeles are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending … Continued

Investment Property Tax Deductions List for Los Angeles

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Uncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away. But in the case of buying local Los Angeles investment properties… you can earn investment property tax deductions for your Los Angeles properties. For real estate investors, the United States provides the opportunity to earn a living purchasing investment properties… and holding those properties as investments, and of … Continued

Can You Trust Us?

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Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to deal with the hassle of cleaning, repairing, upgrading, and finding a buyer? At Golden Dog Properties, we can buy your home as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. In fact, we’ve helped lots of other people in Simi Valley sell … Continued

Criminal Activity Occuring In One of Your Properties?

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Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Golden Dog Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners … Continued

Are You Having Plumbing Issues in Your House?

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Having a lot of plumbing problems in your house? Unfortunately, the longer that plumbing problems stick around, generally speaking, the more damage they’re going to do. For example, a leaky pipe creates mold and a dripping faucet can drive up your water bill and waste hundreds of gallons of water each year. So what are … Continued

Need To Sell Your House As-Is in Los Angeles? Read This

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I don’t know who made the decision, but there’s a traditional way to sell your home. Most people assume that you need to hire a real estate agent, you need to clean, repair, and update your home. You need excellent photos, great marketing, and maybe even a professional home stager. That’s fine and all. But … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Los Angeles

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While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Los Angeles] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can … Continued

Tips on Buying Real Estate with your IRA in Los Angeles – Golden Dog Properties

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While most people understand that real estate is an investment, many people are taking advantage of the qualified retirement accounts to purchase real estate as an appreciating or revenue-generating instrument like IRAs. It’s really important to understand the tax implications, legal ramifications, and various other intricacies of purchasing Los Angeles real estate within your IRA. So, let’s dive … Continued

How to Sell Your House to an Investor in Los Angeles CA

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Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950’s. In the past, people would buy a home and live there for the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their family. Things have changed. Many first-time homebuyers are going into it with the attitude that they’ll sell when it’s time for a change. If … Continued

We Buy Houses in Simi Valley For Cash: Ready To Sell?

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We Buy Houses in Simi Valley For Cash: Ready To Sell? Many people don’t know that they can sell their house as-is, for a fair cash price, in just 2 weeks… But they — and YOU — can. In fact, we’ve worked with tons of home sellers in Simi Valley, to help them sell their … Continued

Updates You Should Make Before Listing on The MLS

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Trying to update your home so you can sell on the MLS? Awesome! But it can be hard to know what to fix, what to upgrade, and what to leave alone. After all, you don’t want to spend more money than you need to get your home ready for buyers. At Golden Dog Properties, we’ve … Continued

How to Stay in My Home After Foreclosure in Los Angeles

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed homes are currently occupied. In some markets the number is even higher! When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan … Continued

What Do I Need To Do To Sell My House In Simi Valley?

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You want to sell your Simi Valley house, and you want to get top dollar. Excellent! But “What do I need to do to sell my house in Simi Valley“? Here are some tips on how to get your home ready to sell if you’re looking for top dollar that the market will bear: *NOTE: … Continued

4 Tips If Your Woodland Hills Home Has Mold

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Does your house in Woodland Hills have mold? Not only can mold damage your house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At Golden Dog Properties, we’ve helped a lot … Continued