Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Is Your Los Angeles Rent Going Up? 10/ 24/2017



Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area buyers about how to get out of the rent cycle by purchasing and locking in your monthly payment. Don't get priced out of your area! Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Philip Keppel REALTOR® BRE
#01875431 Media West Realty 1300 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506 www.TeamKeppel.com philipkeppel@yahoo.com 818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Just Listed: 331 W. Linden Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 - Burbank's Rancho District




Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area buyers about his new Burbank Rancho District Home Listing = 331 W. Linden Ave. Burbank, CA 91506. Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel REALTOR® BRE
#01875431 Media West Realty 1300 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506 www.TeamKeppel.com philipkeppel@yahoo.com 818.516.7387 Cell

Friday, June 16, 2017

Phil Keppel Presents 5330 Beeman Avenue Valley Village, CA 91607 - Just ...





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, presents the HD Movie Trailer for his latest listing - 5330 Beeman Ave. Valley Village, CA 91607.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!



Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Friday, May 12, 2017

Hey Los Angeles... Get Mom What She Truly Wants This Mother's Day = Real Estate!

Get Mom what she truly wants this Mother's Day = Real Estate! Call me today (818)516-7387 for more information! 

Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area residents about what their Mothers truly want this Mother's Day!.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com

818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Burbank/Los Angeles Real Estate Market Update - May 11, 2017





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, updates Los Angeles residents about the current state of the real estate market.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Monday, May 8, 2017

Another 5 Star Yelp Review for Los Angeles Real Estate Services!

Thank You Shirley for this wonderful 5 Star Yelp Review and for giving us the opportunity to help sell your home!  We can't take all the credit though since your hard work getting the home ready for sale also helped attract the multiple offers we received to sell quickly above our listed price.  We truly made a great team! 


Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, May 4, 2017

I'm One With The Fourth, The Fourth Is With Me!





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles Realtor, makes a simple request.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with any questions or requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!



Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Prices are High So Agents Are Going All Out for Their Clients - Right?

I'm regularly told real estate agents are all the same. We essentially offer the same services,  give the same marketing, and possess the same skills.  With that in mind, we should safely assume all agents are going all out for their clients with prices being so high - correct?  To check I scanned the Realtor MLS today to see how agents are representing their clients and found these fine examples of picture marketing to prove we are indeed not all the same.   

Note: These are real pictures currently on the MLS.  

Picture #1 = Lighting helps show a room off!  So what color are the walls?


Picture #2: For buyers who value extra counter space. 

 Picture #3: I really love the... sink?
 Picture #4:  I think this is the home we all avoided walking by as kids?

Picture #5 = My Favorite!  Where are the twins? At least there is light at the end.

Conclusion: If you want to show your home at its best and attract the most buyers, ask agents to see past examples of their marketing before signing the contract.  I'm happy to supply all the pictures and video you want.  Call me today for more information (818)516-7387.  :)

best,

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com

818.516.7387 Cell

Friday, April 14, 2017

MLS Advertised Open Houses for Burbank, CA 04/15 & 04/16/2017

Looking to purchase a Burbank, CA home?  Here is a list of all the MLS advertised Open Houses for the coming weekend.  Want a list for another area(s)?  Call me at (818)516-7387




Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Beware Agents Who Want To Sell Your Home Privately.


 There is a common misconception being passed around lately about how it can be beneficial for owners to sell their homes privately through a, "connected" real estate agent in return for a reduced commission. These types of scenarios usually involve the agent offering to cut out all the expensive marketing, to pass the savings on to the seller.  Additionally, the agent either already has a buyer, or someone from their office has a buyer looking to purchase in the area.  This may sounds great to many sellers - especially with agent commissions hovering around 5 to 6% or more.  Besides, homes sell in hot markets without much marketing anyway - right?   Unfortunately these owners focus on the commission, and lose sight of the bigger picture,

This brings me to my story. A home recently sold in my local neighborhood that was never advertised to the public or on the MLS. Now before you jump to the conclusion that I'm experiencing some type of sour grapes, let me state what I know.  I know that based off the latest comparative sales in the area, similarly sized home have sold  between the low $700,000s to the high $800,000s.  The home in question though sold below the expected range. Not being involved, I have no idea what happened so can only speculate. Perhaps the seller was lured in by the projected savings from less marketing?  Maybe they were promised less hassle by the agent who already had a buyer lined up? They may even have sold to a relative. This sale involved two agents so its doubtful since most sales between relatives go through the same agent.  In any case, this seller left a lot of money on the table.  I can safely say the new owner got such a deal, they could realistically put the home back on the market today, sell it with traditional marketing, and make a profit after subtracting fees and commissions.

Competent agents will justify their commission with adequate marketing, knowledge, and protection.  At the very least, make sure your agent supplies the most recent comparative sales for your area. Never limit your marketing since your goal should always be to attract the most buyers to compete and drive your price up.  That is the only way to ensure you get the highest return.   Call me today (818)516-7387 if you want more information.


Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell



Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Is You Home Purchasing Game Plan in Line With the Current Market?







Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area buyers about the importance of having a home purchase game plan that is in line with the current market .  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, March 9, 2017

New Burbank, CA Listing = 821 N. Parish Place - by Phil Keppel





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, presents his new Burbank, CA single family home listing.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!



Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Plan To Join Me Sunday 03/12/2017 for My Next Burbank, CA Open House!



Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, invites all Los Angeles area buyers to join him this coming Sunday for his next Burbank, CA Open House!.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

No Script, No Teleprompter - Just Why I Like Working In Real Estate





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area buyers and sellers about why he likes working in real estate. Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Calling All Potential Los Angeles Home Sellers - We're Heating Up!





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area sellers about the current market and how to get their homes ready for sale.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, February 23, 2017

A Message for All Los Angeles CA Home Buyers 02/23/2017







Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA REALTOR®, has a simple message for all buyers. Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Phil Keppel - Los Angeles REALTOR® - 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Basics





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area sellers about the basics of a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange sale.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

best,

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Los Angeles CA Home Buyers - A Message Worth Repeating





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, reminds all Los Angeles area buyers about the importance of getting your lender letter and choosing a qualified partner for your home search.  Feel free to contact Phil at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Friday, February 3, 2017

Burbank, CA Open House 930 North Keystone Street - Sunday 02/05/2017 1-3PM

Join me this coming Super Bowl Sunday 1-3pm as I host another Burbank, CA Open House!  
$619,000
2 bedroom x 1 Bath
Great Burbank, CA Location!


Click link below for more information:
930 North Keystone Street , Burbank, CA 91506-1525

Best,

Philip Keppel
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com

818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Los Angeles, CA Real Estate - We Were Loved in 2016 By Yelp! Here is Our Award!


Jill and I are humbled by our 2016 "People Love Us On Yelp" Award! Thanks to all our friends in real estate for their support! Looking forward to a great 2017! 
Below is a link to our Yelp Page with all our reviews. 
https://www.yelp.com/biz/phil-and-jill-team-keppel-real-estate-burbank-3




Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Calling All Los Angeles, CA Residents 55 And Older. Want to Move But Fe...









Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA  REALTOR®, informs all Los Angeles area sellers 55 and older about the possibility of transferring their current tax rate to their next home.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with questions and requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com


818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Introducing My New Los Angeles REALTOR® Business Cards for 2017!

New business cards for 2017. Industry projections say this will be a great year for both buyers and sellers! Contact me (818)516-7387 if you would like to find out what your home is worth, or need help with your next purchase. Looking forward to being your trusted real estate partner!


Thursday, January 19, 2017

Calling all Potential Los Angeles, CA Home Sellers





Philip Keppel, Los Angeles, CA REALTOR®, addresses potential Los Angeles, CA home sellers about getting their home ready for sale in 2017. Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with any questions or requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

CA Homeowners: Are Your Ready to Put a Second Home on Your lot?



California Law as of January 1st 2017 greatly reduces the limitations imposed on homeowners to build secondary structures/homes on residential lots.  Please read AB2406 and SB1069 (Links Below) to learn more. 

AB2406 and SB1069 Links





*If you are interested in adding a second home to your lot, here are some links to tiny home builders in the Southern California Area.  :)

Southern California Tiny Home Builder and Plans









Examples of Tiny Homes:




*** ALL EXAMPLE IMAGES COURTESY OF PINTEREST TINY HOME IMAGE SEARCH****


Best,

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com

818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Single Family Home Owners and CA Senate Bill 1069 = This is a Game Changer!!!!





Philip Keppel, Burbank Realtor, speaks about CA Senate Bill 1069 which was passed and signed by Governor Brown and took effect January 1st 2017.  Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with any questions or requests for further assistance.  Thank you for your time and consideration!

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com


818.516.7387 Cell

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Los Angeles Real Estate Market Projection for 2017




Philip Keppel, Los Angeles Realtor, gives the industry projection for the California real estate market heading into 2017. Feel free to contact Philip at (818)516-7387 with any questions or requests for further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration!


Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Monday, January 9, 2017

Sometimes You Can Save Money by Fixing Your Own Appliances...

"Wait -  there's no water in the refrigerator door?"  That was my thought last week when I was going for my customary morning glass of water. After a few attempts at pushing the glass into the opening with no desired result, I decided the filter must be expired.  That's usually what happened in the past whenever I've failed to change the water filter on time so I naturally suspected that to be the reason.

With that thought in mind,  I searched Amazon for the proper replacement filter for our refrigerator and made my order.  After 2 days, I merrily accepted my delivery and proceeded to install the new filter.  Fresh filtered water was minutes away -  or so I thought.  Once again, I pushed my glass into the door to cycle the water through the new filter and  - nothing.  Wait, nothing... what's going on?  Upon closer inspection, I realized that the plastic piece inside the door which your glass pushes, called the dispenser lever was, gasp, broken! My thought raced on who I should call and how expensive it would be.   After a bit of web searching, I found that replacing the broken plastic dispenser would be relatively easy to replace myself.  Now, before making any such repair, one must always consider his or her own skill level/limitations, and most importantly - remember to unplug your appliance before starting any repair.  After pondering over my ability and available time,  I quickly determined that I could handle this repair.  Now all I had to do was find the new part.

We are truly blessed these days with the internet and readily available information for just about everything so I did a quick product search and found the item I needed  - once again on Amazon.  Two more days and easy refrigerator filtered water from the door would be mine once again.  Well, today my dispenser came and I made my repair. I'm happy to report all went as planned and I once again have water available from my door!  :)


Me holding the replacement part fresh out of the box.


Controls and mechanisms removed for replacement.

Above are a couple pictures from my repair, along with the Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/NjtmHOnFm-o  I  followed to make my repair. The video does not show my actual refrigerator model, but was close enough for me to figure everything out. 

In the end, one $20 replacement part and a few minutes of time saved me something between $100 and $200.  As a realtor who frequently sells homes to first-time homebuyers, I realize this information might be needed by those looking to save a few dollars themselves.  I must stress though how one should never attempt any repair without first considering his or her own ability and knowledge.  This is especially important dealing with electrical items.  I hope this information helps!  Have a great day!

best,

Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Thursday, January 5, 2017

First Real Estate Video for 2017 - Los Angeles, CA







Here is my first Real Estate Video for 2017 with some great information! Enjoy and feel free to contact me with any questions (818)516-7387.


Philip Keppel 
REALTOR®
BRE#01875431
Media West Realty
1300 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
www.TeamKeppel.com
philipkeppel@yahoo.com
818.516.7387 Cell

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Holidays Are Over = It's Time To Purchase a Home!

Will 2017 be the year you stop hemorrhaging money? Are you renting? How much of that rent money do you expect to get back? Now is the time to buy a home and put that payment back into your own future! Contact me today (818)516-7387 to learn how I help buyers find the best properties, get their offers accepted, and protect them throughout the process!