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This home was in need of an absolute make-over!  It was quietly tucked away in the prominent Old Phillips region of the Glendale Hills (91207).  This home was in its original shape, and we found the right buyer who purchased it in it's present physical condition.

I get asked a lot about what types of improvements need to be done to a home to make it more presentable.  In some cases (similar to this one on Essex), the answer is "nothing".  Often times, we get a buyer who wants to make their own improvements and wants the home in it's current condition despite the amount of upgrades it may need.  This particular buyer wanted to get his loan "locked in" before the rates changed.  That meant more to him than anything else.

At Arbitrage, we're here to provide recommendations for any type of property you may be considering selling or even purchasing.  Sure, it may not sell the first day it comes on the market, but what would you prefer?... waiting a bit longer, or spending several months (and thousands of dollars) to update a home.  Often times, the time factor alone outweighs the cost and aggravation of bringing it to today's standards, especially in this market!

FREE!  Call me for a complimentary evaluation of your home today at 818-244-2939.

So far in 2009, Albert has sold more homes over $1M (in the 91207 area) than ALL Realtors combined!  
He currently is responsible for 58% of the homes SOLD this year.

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Suggestions and ideas to improve your home's appearance and help you prepare to sell it faster.

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Have an awesome week!

I thank Patty (our seller) who was truly a delight to work with.  She was extremely frustrated when I met her.  Rimcrest was not selling with her previous Realtors - even when she had a chance to sell during peak season.

I reassured Patty that our listing strategy at Arbitrage would work.  Rather than depending just on the MLS and a simple FOR SALE SIGN, we proceeded with other methods of finding a buyer.  In fact, we had nearly 2 times more interest generated from Arbitrage than the MLS.  That's right, the actual multiple listing service!  We thought differently, and the results paid off for Patty!  She did not want to keep this home on the market for another 500 days... neither did we!

I also congratulate Jack, our new buyer, for the purchase of his new home.  I thank him as well for putting his trust in the Arbitrage Team!

Thanks again for helping us with a record sale.

See you in escrow,

Albert Hairapetian
818-244-2939

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The best part is that we still have plenty of buyers!  In fact, with my system, 61 buyers called on this home.  Only 1 ended up buying, which means I have 60 that are still looking.  I still can't believe that people think there's barely any buyers out ther.  We have 60 today that keep saying, "Albert, find me a home!"

I thank you again for helping us with another Record Sale, and look forward to seeing you in escrow as well.

All the best,

Albert M. Hairapetian
Your Real Estate Consultant for Life!

3299 Barnes Circle; Glendale, CA 91208

I was extremely honored that a licensed real estate broker, Frank Kim, called me to list and sell his home on 1022 Eilinita Avenue

He told me that although he had his own broker's license, he felt more confident in allowing Arbitrage to get the job done.

We did just that!  I went over the exact strategy that were going to use, just as we've done with every home we sell.  In less than 3 weeks, we had 2 offers on the property and his home sold for $600,000!

Most people think that we only sell expensive home.  The truth is, we actually sell a lot of homes in this price range as well.  A lot of times, it's our marketing that looks expensive... not our homes!

I thank Frank for putting his trust and confidence in the Arbitrage Team.  I'm glad that we were able to impress him with another record sale for the Oakmont Woods area (91208).

If you're looing for a home in this price range, simply click on the mat to get started on your home search today.

Have a great weekend!

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Two and a half months later, she surprised me and told me that she was pregnant!  Surprisingly, the due date was 07/07/09 – our 2 year anniversary!

The following 9 months were the most enjoyable ever… at least for me they were.  I never thought I’d spend so much time preparing a single room as I did for the arrival of my son, or treating Mania to so many frozen yogurt treats and Quiznos.  Throughout her entire pregnancy, Mania progressed more beautifully than I ever imagined.

July 7^th came and went and there was no sign of labor.  Mania was scheduled for an induction the following Monday at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.  That last week felt like an entire year as we waited in anticipation of his arrival.

  On July 13, 2009, I closed my biggest escrow ever!

Joseph Albert Hairapetian was born!  He was born at 7:24 p.m., weighed 6lbs. and 14ozs., while measuring at 19.5 inches tall.  He had 10 fingers, 10 toes, beautiful eyes, with dimple and cleft chin resembling his father – yes, that’s me.  It was truly the most amazing experience we had ever seen, and we still can’t stop talking about that day.

The drive home was extremely scary as I stayed in the slow lane on the 210 and 134 freeway driving 45 mph from Pasadena to Glendale.  We welcomed him home 2 days later as he was greeted by the storks that were placed on our front lawn. 

I thank our families and friends for all the support they have given us.  But, most importantly, I thank my wife, who gave me the biggest gift life has to offer.

It seems today I’ve turned out to be a professional photographer/videographer.  Other than changing diapers every hour, Joey and my new Sony Handycam have become my best friends.  With no more sleep and lots of rocking and swaying, all I can say is that I’m ready for the journey that’s ahead of me.  In fact, I can’t wait for the 2^nd one.  To be continued…

Albert

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This month, Joe, Terri, and I discuss local real estate market activity in our local area.  We still hold the record throughout the city!  We've had a successful start (Arbitrage Record) at $26,000,000 in sales in only 4 months!  Best of all, we have 16 sides currently in escrow and ready to close in the weeks that lie ahead!

We're only growing in what most consider one of the toughest real estate markets ever, and boy are we excited!

Also listen in as we also address questions that buyers and sellers face with changing property tax assessments.  It's all only a click away.  (And, it's only 6 minutes long).

After you're done listening, I've included your Tax Appeal Form by clicking here.
Call me to discuss which properties you can use to lower your taxes.  The great news is that they've limited it to only 2 properties recently (in the prior years, you needed 3 comparables)

Thanks again for your continued support and I also wish all the Mother's a joyous day on Sunday!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Albert M. Hairapetian

P.S.  I love you MOM!

Price your existing home today... click here

Karl made his move to Idaho and explains his experience with Arbitrage.  Click here to watch video....

Click on the link below and listen to Dorothy's experience with the Arbitrage Team!  Her house sold in only 5 days.  And yes... that's in "This Market"!

Have a great weekend!

I thank both my sellers and buyers for putting their trust in the Arbitrage Team and wish them the best of luck!

 Find out how I can help you.  Call 818-244-2939

I'm really excited to announce that we just set the record for Burbank yesterday (03/06/2009) at 3:30 p.m. when we closed escrow on 3337 Wedgewood Lane for under $2,600,000! 

ARBITRAGE HOLDS THE RECORD IN GLENDALE & BURBANK:  We now hold the record for both Glendale, 2146 Rimcrest Drive and Burbank, 3337 Wedgewood Lane for 2009!  What an honor!

ALL CASH DEAL! - That's right.  We represented the buyers who ended up purchasing our record sale All Cash.  There were no loan and appraisal contingencies.  NO lender issues -- THERE WAS NO BANK!  We closed escrow in only one (1) week  -- Every seller's dream (especially in this market)!  I congratulate the buyers as they were an incredible pleasure to work with.  They have also become great friends with us here at Arbitrage.

In addition, the sellers, Michael and Ann were incredible too.  We originally met when I sold their home on Mountain Street, in the Rossmoyne area (Glendale) several years ago.  Since then, we have remained great friends - they even took part as guest in our wedding in 2007!  I wish them the best of luck in all their endeavors.

I've got quite a few hot listings heading your way, so be sure go online, or call us for an update 818-244-2939.

SELLERS: Be sure to check out our Dynamic Home Pricing program to see what your home is worth.  A lot of sellers have been loving this new program that I've put together.

BUYERS: Wouldn't you love to hear about all the new listings that match your criteria every single morning!  Check out our Arbitrage Homes by Email to get started today!

Daylight Saving starts tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th

Don’t forget to “Spring Forward ” and set your clocks ahead 1 hour BEFORE you go to bed tonight!

This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

I hope you've having a great week.  Recently, I've been getting a lot of inquiries about today's rates and programs.  In addition, I was rather shocked to hear that many people think that banks are not lending these days, or don't have funds available for lending.

I took the time to interview Bob Connell and Earl Everett, our in house mortgage brokers.  While approved with many different lenders throughout the nation, Bob & Earl shed some insight and answers to many questions we have today.

At Arbitrage Financial Group, we are dedicated to helping you get all the answers you need - especially in a market similar to this one.

Listen in and get the latest information about the rates and programs we have available.

I have also included some of the most common price points throughout the city.  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call us.  Thanks again for your continued support and we look forward to continuing our sales throughout 2009!

Have an awesome week.

How could this be? Well, there are many variables involved in how home improvements affect market value. Some relate to the quality of the improvements, while others relate to an individual owner's tastes and needs. For instance, remodeled kitchens and added bathrooms usually generate a good return. However, a new swimming pool that means a lot to one owner often makes a property less saleable generally, and so decreases its market value.

So if you’re thinking of renovating or adding on to your home, you’re welcome to give me a call first. From experience, I can help you determine how the improvements are likely to affect your home’s market value, so you can develop a strategy that gives you the results you want.

All that said, if you’re thinking more about selling than making home improvements, or if you hear that any family or friends are considering a move, please call or email me.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Albert M. Hairapetian

A budget proposal designed to help ease the state’s projected $40 billion revenue shortage is planned to go to the floor this week, and include: a 1 cent on the dollar increase in the state’s sales tax; a 12 cents per gallon increase on gasoline taxes; raising the state’s vehicle license fee from 0.65 percent of a vehicle’s value to 1.15 percent; and an increase in personal income tax. 

Here are some of the things that this bill would do:

• Provide a direct tax credit to any one who purchases any home!
• Amount of the tax credit would equal 10% of the purchase price or $15,000, whichever is less
• Purchases must be made within one year of this legislation being enacted
• This tax credit would not to be repaid
• Taxpayers would be able to claim the credit on their 2008 income tax return
• This will only apply to the purchase of a principal residence
• The Credit would be recaptured if the home sold within two years of purchase
• This would sunset the current $7,500 housing tax credit on the date of enactment

We will get your more information as we hear it.