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- Living Together, Living Well: The Multi-Generational HomeLiving 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 […]
- Home Mortgage Interest DeductionsHome Mortgage Interest Deductions With April 15th right around the corner, you might find the following information helpful as you file your taxes for the 2023 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 […]
- Down Payment Assistance ProgramsDown 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, 2023El 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 […]
- Perfecting Your Space After Leaving the WorkforcePerfecting Your Space After Leaving the Workforce The freedom of retirement is a lot to take in at once. One great way to start enjoying your newfound liberties is to relocate to a home that will facilitate all your plans for the new chapter in your life. The following tips from Realtor Carol Gilles can help you make your new house into a perfect post-retirement home that you feel comfortable living in. Determine Your Budget and Abilities The first step in this process is finding the ideal home to spend your retirement in. Consider your […]
- Homeowners Insurance UpdateHOMEOWNERS INSURANCE California UPDATE As many of you know, many of the insurance companies have stopped selling new homeowner insurance policies in the State of California. Before closing escrow, you will need a homeowner insurance policy to cover the lender’s mortage liability Here is the good news, Farmers Insurance is still selling policies! I turned to my friend, Don Lee of Farmers Insurance for the current update. Farmers started the cap of 7,000 policies a month state wide on July 3rd and it looks like we will have capacity to […]
Testimonials
“We felt that you were truly representing us.” -- Oct 2014
“Settling Mom’s Estate – PAINLESS! Words cannot express how we appreciate all the time and effort you have put in to sell our mother’s rental property. You made the painful process of handling our mother’s estate so much easier. We felt that you were truly representing us and your knowledge, efficiency and speed with the sales process was greatly appreciated. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family.” ~ Miyagawa Family
“Thanks again for all your help.” -- Oct 2014
“Thanks so much for your expertise in helping us close our short sale of our property in Torrance last week. You were constantly in touch with our buyers agent and B of A during the time it took to obtain the banks approval and final closing of our sale. Without this constant attention on your part the process would have been much more difficult than it turned out to be. Your knowledge of the banks Equator online short sale system made the process much easier for all of us. Thanks again for all your help. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone doing a real estate transaction.” ~ David & Carole Shaver
Carol gets it done! -- Aug 2020
Carol gets it done! She’s professional and friendly, thorough and detailed, and keeps you moving forward on your path to a perfect home! Azucena Coronel
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
Carol is like Family to Us! -- Aug 2020
Thanks from Neile & Bobby Tang We’ve known and been working with Carol for over 20 years. She’s is the best agent in the South Bay. Carol is very knowledgeable, professional and responsive to all your needs, she is like family to us. Carol has a great team working with her, from marketing, selling and escrow, she’s the best! Thank you Carol for all your help. Neile, Bobby and Jordan and Madison : )
“Carol is very professional and was attentive to our desires for the perfect home.” -- Oct 2014
First – time Buyers … we are Grateful! My husband and I were first time home buyers. Carol helped us understand the intricate process of purchasing a new home. She was always available to answer questions or alleviate any concerns we might have. Carol is very professional and was attentive to our desires for the perfect home. We are grateful for the hard work Carol put in to get us into our new home. Thanks again Carol. You are the best! Trudy & Roger Anderson
I contacted Carol to help list and sell my home -- Aug 2020
What more can you possibly ask for when looking for a realtor? Passionate, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, patient. All those describes Carol Gilles. She helped me purchase my first home a few years back and from the very beginning when I first met her, she made every conversation as comfortable as if you’re talking to a long time friend. All relevant information was presented clearly and concisely. Fast-forward to 2016, I made the decision to sell my home and without any hesitation, I contacted Carol to help list and sell my home. I had the same expectations from Carol and she didn’t disappoint. If you’re looking to buy/sell and want a low stress experience, I highly recommend Carol to anyone. Alan Hy
“Thanks for taking such good care of us, we couldn’t have done it without you!” -- Oct 2014
“In all our dealings with Realtors over the past ten years, we have never met anyone as helpful and energetic as you have been. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking for an experienced Realtor who cares about getting things done and doing them right! Thanks for taking such good care of us, we couldn’t have done it without you! 27 Offers + Sold for 50k OVER Full Price! Carol was our real estate agent when we bought our house in Gardena in 1992. She did such an outstanding job that we decided to use her again when put our house on the market in March, 2013. We showed the house for three days and had 46 showings and 27 offers. Thanks, Carol for all the hard work and another great job. I recommend Carol to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.” Gary & Judy Brooke
Simplifying the Market™
Simplifying the Market
- Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market October 28, 2024Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from.
- Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home October 25, 2024There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.
- Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash October 24, 2024With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market.
- How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? October 23, 2024As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?”
- Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now October 22, 2024If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping.
- What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 October 21, 2024Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025?