Kathleen Finnegan

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3 Ways to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Home

When you create a space that infuses relaxation and stress-recovery, your home can be a refuge from the fast pace of life. Even if it is a small place in a large room, it is important to have a place specifically for you to unwind.    Create Ambience with the Right Lighting Bright lights can impair our ability to relax. The right lighting can help put your mind at ease allowing you to rest and recharge. Remember, natural light is a mood booster and for... Continue Reading >

Invitation: Home Ownership Event!

Are you interested in buying a home in the next 5 years? Or maybe you are someone just curious about the homebuying process? I'd like to personally invite you to drinks and appetizers at the Calabasas Civic Center where I along with three others will share extremely valuable information about the home buying process! Come out and enjoy this fun event where there will also be a drawing for a $100 dollar gift card. Don't forget to RSVP here. Date: Thursday,... Continue Reading >

4 Bed 2 Bath for Sale

Welcome to Morrison Ranch, an upgraded single story home with a fresh contemporary vibe. This home has been recently renovated with new paint, flooring, and lighting. The kitchen was just updated with granite counters, new stainless appliances, new sink, and faucet. There is a large open kitchen/family room with a cozy fireplace and separate formal living room with an additional fireplace and formal dining room. The large master bedroom contains french doors that open out to a back patio space.... Continue Reading >

Smart Tax Options

  Though you don’t have to rely on a tax professional to prepare your taxes, there are several systems that can serve as a virtual assistant for you. Online programs available can guide you through your business and personal taxes. Below is an outline of the benefits of three of the most popular programs that have the reputation for taking the stress out of the process. TURBOTAX: Turbotax offers a variety of options for filers to enter their W-2's and 1099... Continue Reading >

Is Your Information Safe Online?

Technology has launched us all into a new era of information and access. Though extremely helpful, this new era requires a higher level of security, so that our platforms and personal information remains safe. Use the information below to add an additional layer of security when utilizing the internet.      Stay connected with real estate tips, updates, and events throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley area. With several listings, events, sold properties, and more to share, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram,... Continue Reading >

Winter Market Report

Let's take time to review some of the changes that have taken place and what that may mean for future home sellers and buyers. By tracking the data (seen below) found in LA County we can plan ahead, understand the current climate, and utilize the current benefits of buying and selling now.  As seen above, the median sale price has increased! Excellent news for sellers with a premium offering. Median price increases are especially positive for those found in the valley... Continue Reading >

Take a Walk this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving almost here, one of Los Angeles's largest events is approaching! The Great Los Angeles Walk is a free urban hike starting on one side of the city and ends 17 miles on the other side. Walkers can hop on or off wherever and whenever they'd like. It's a wonderful gathering of all ages of people enjoying the city and yes, being thankful for this place we call home.  Date: Nov 18, 2017 More details found here.  Stay connected with real estate... Continue Reading >

Veterans Home Giveaway Sweepstakes

Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans, a VA purchase lender, are giving back to our veterans and military service members by launching a $250,000 Veterans Day Home Giveaway Sweepstakes. This contest will give an award of up to $250,000 to a military service member or veteran to put towards the purchase of a new home. Realtor.com® is encouraging all veterans and military service members to apply and have until October 29, 2017 to submit their info here or copy and paste the... Continue Reading >

3bd 3ba Sold!

  This beautiful three bed, three bath townhome in Lake Balboa is now SOLD. Built with many amenities, this spacious townhome boasts over 1200 sq ft. with an open floor plan in a gated community. Congratulations to the new owners and to the sellers whom I had the privilege of working with. If you or someone you know is also interested in selling or buying their home, contact me here or call (818) 876-3111.  Stay connected with real estate tips, updates, and events... Continue Reading >

Your July Market Report

With the market constantly growing and shifting, it's a good idea to stay informed on what's happening in real estate within the communities around you here in Los Angeles County. Whether you or someone you know is looking to move this year or the next, understanding how your local area moves within price point and sales can be vital in taking the next right step. My team and I work to keep a close track on what's going on in... Continue Reading >