The Real Deal About Real Estate.........Really

My Wallpaper:  Pourquoi?  A little insight for you....Here is a screenshot of the wallpaper I keep on my Mac:The reason I choose to look at this picture of the water rushing to a beautiful shore line is for some ver powerful reasons.  Standing on the shore of any ocean is probably one of the most...

5 Things I am Most Thankful for that impact my business1 - My Broker and ManagersWay back when I first obtained my license, I was allowed to come on board Prudential John Aaroe (now Berkshire Hathaway).  I was just a new licensee, and it was due to my partner Richard Ruggaber and my then manager ...

$2,950/mo, 2Bd/1Ba Single Family House, 1068 sqft.    Ralph Gorgoglione / Richard Ruggaber | John Aaroe Group | 310-497-9407ralphgorgoglione@gmail.com | 5929 Troost Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Dreamy, Cozy 2-Bedroom Spanish Home with large yard 2Bd/1Ba Single Family House   $2,950/mo Year Bui...

 Stevenson Ranch - Average Home Sale Prices - 3 Years Running Stevenson Ranch is a high-demand area of Santa Clarita Valley.  It is one of the most freeway-adjacent cities in Santa Clarita, making it convenient for those who commute to the central Los Angeles areas and San Fernando Valley.Stevens...

Listing agent:  Are you are representing any of the other offers?Dual representation has always been a controversial and/or debatable subject in the real estate industry.  I do believe that it can be handled properly and fairly, but often times it can definitely be skewed.I personally call it "ha...

Hey ActiveRain Peeps, someone needs our help....... For those of you that may not know, Kokku.org is a charitable foundation that I founded earlier this year.  You can read all about Kokku at www.kokku.orgKokku.org has a new recipient this month who needs our help. Bonnie Gordon is 69 years old a...

Personal Property:  The MLS is NOT the contract!  Argh!!Personal Property is an issue that almost always comes up during a real estate transaction.  In the easiest definition of terms, "personal property" would be anything that is not permanently attached to the home.Some typical examples of that...

What?! I owe my Mom a referral fee?  She's bullying me on the split!Just kidding.My Mom wouldn't beat on anyone.  Well, I take that back.  She may beat on me if I don't call her often enough!I have a new listing that I got into escrow within a week.  We ended up with 8 offers on the property!How ...

Valley Village - Average Home Sales Prices - 3 Years RunningValley Village is one of the most unique cities in the Central San Fernando Valley.  It often gets confused with it's adjoining neighboring cities - Studio City and North Hollywood.  If you are looking for homes that are within close pro...

Our Non-Profit Charitable Foundation is up and running! - Kokku.orgWe did it folks!  Kokku.org is now up and running!Articles of Incorporation have been filed, 501(c) status has been approved by the IRS, bank accounts and credit card processing is set up, and the website and mobile website are up...