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  • Rent or Sell? Making the Smart Choice for Your RemodelRent or Sell? Making the Smart Choice for Your Remodel
      Image by Freepik Rent or Sell? Making the Smart Choice for Your Remodel Choosing what to do with your newly renovated property requires careful thought beyond simply renting or selling. Each route comes with unique benefits and hurdles shaped by market dynamics, economic shifts, and local trends. Assessing these factors helps identify ways to enhance your property’s earning potential. Strategies like leveraging data insights or highlighting features can align decisions with your financial objectives. Your approach should reflect a […]
  • Mastering the Art of Career Relocation: A Comprehensive Guide
    Mastering the Art of Career Relocation: A Comprehensive Guide Embarking on a career relocation journey can be a major step toward personal and professional growth. Whether motivated by a new job opportunity or a desire for a fresh start, careful planning and strategic execution are essential to ensure a successful transition. In this guide shared by REALTOR© Carol Gilles of Fredericks Realty, we will explore practical tips to navigate your relocation journey with confidence, empowering you to achieve your career goals without compromising your […]
  • Living Together, Living Well: The Multi-Generational Home
      Living Together, Living Well: The Multi-Generational Home In today’s world, the concept of a multi-generational home is not just a necessity but a choice many families willingly make. The charm of having grandparents, parents, and children living together under one roof brings numerous benefits, including strengthened family bonds and shared responsibilities. However, to truly enjoy these benefits, there’s a crucial need for careful planning and organization to ensure harmony and personal space for each member. Here, Carol […]
  • Mortgage Interest DeductionHome Mortgage Interest Deductions
    Home Mortgage Interest Deductions With April 15th right around the corner, you might find the following information helpful as you file your taxes for the 2024 tax year. Mortgage Insurance Premiums The itemized deduction for mortgage insurance premiums has expired. You can no longer claim the deduction for your mortgage insurance premiums. Home Equity Loan Interest You can still deduct the interest from a home equity loan as long as the debt was used to buy, build or improve your home. Home Mortgage Interest You can deduct home mortgage […]
  • 2814 w 177th stDown Payment Assistance Programs
    Down Payment Assistance Programs So, you are ready to buy a home.  And now you speak with a lender who says, “how much money have you set aside for your downpayment and closing costs?”  Down Payment???  Closing Costs???  Oh my! Well now, there are so many Down Payment Assistance Programs that can help you, a first-time homebuyer, if qualified, with downpayment assistance. Here are some choices: CalHFA offers MyHome Assistance Program CalHFA Government Loans (FHA): MyHome offers a deferred-payment junior loan of an amount up to the […]
  • “How’s the Market?” Dec 6, 2023
    El Segundo, CA 90245 Wed Dec 06 2023 This week the median list price for El Segundo, CA 90245 is $1,845,000 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is less than last month’s market action index of 42. Inventory has held steady at or around 9. Click here to stay informed with the El Segundo market! Slight Seller’s Advantage In the last few weeks, the Market Action Index has resumed a climb. Despite the fact that we’re in a Seller’s market, prices have not yet resumed upward momentum. However, it is likely that given […]

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“We appreciated your keeping us informed through all of the problems.” -- Oct 2014

Thank you for all your hard work for the sale of our houses. We appreciated your keeping us informed through all of the problems. Scott & Laurie Raddatz, Richard Raddatz

“We couldn’t have done it without you!” -- Oct 2014

“These past eight or nine months have been so crazy, with the birth of our baby girl to Ed changing job, to the whole emotionally draining process of buying a home. We couldn’t have done it without you, Carol!” “Thank you so much for your hardwork, and even more than hardwork, your emotional support through it all.” “Thank you so much for staying up late to put in offers, for always responding to our messages quickly, for being patient with our often indecisiveness and of course, your must thank your husband for us for his wonderful babysitting that Sunday afternoon!” “We would refer you to anyone looking to buy a home in a heartbeat!” Dr Ed & Sue Lee

“We liked that you kept us informed on a weekly basis at minimum.” -- Oct 2014

You Were A Godsend! The sale process with you as our agent was truly an easy experience. We liked that you kept us informed on a weekly basis at minimum, we liked that you always returned our phone calls promptly and your were always happy to answer even the silliest of our questions? You were a Godsend and we were glad we had your knowledge and expertise. Lorie & John Guba

Long distance sale -- Nov 2021

  I live in Palm Desert, my condo was in Gardena. Carol went over and above to make this work Barbara Smith

Carol Was Always Available -- Oct 2023

Carol was just tremendous from the beginning. She has a professionally done market analysis handbook which includes resources in the community who can help with all aspects of the home selling experience. Carol was always available to answer questions, or meet with myself or our family Greg Anapol

Excellent knowledge and service -- Dec 2021

Excellent service all of the way through the process. Cindy Magnuson

“Quick to Respond.” -- Oct 2014

“Carol was great! She helped guide us through the process of buying our home. Quick to respond to questions and available to assist with whatever we needed.” Mike & Susan Watson

We Valued Carol’s Patience -- Nov 2024

photo by C Gilles As first-time home buyers, we valued Carol’s patience with our many questions throughout the process. Carol had great communication, was reliable, professional, and took the time to understand our preferences. With her guidance and expertise, we were able to find our dream home. I highly recommend Carol to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Steven & Nury Ramirez

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