Real Estate by Nick Abbadessa | RE/MAX Masters
Nick Abbadessa
| Realtor, BA, Cert. Luxury Home Specialist
By Nick Abbadessa | General
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Your goal is your desired outcome. Your system is the collection of daily habits that will get you there.” -James Clear in Atomic Habits Love this quote by James Clear from the book Atomic Habits. A new… Continued
January 4, 2021
By Nick Abbadessa | General
In a DIY and budget conscious age, it’s quite understandable why selling your own home without the help of a qualified Realtor may appear more appealing. However, a study by Dr. Michael Sklarz and Dr. Norman Miller with Collateral Analytics re-confirms that For Sale By Owners (“FSBOs”) on average, net 6% less money than if… Continued
January 4, 2021
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Lifting the Holiday Spirit Up In Your Home – 2020 has been a strange year. From virtual learning and social distancing to canceling of events and curfews, as well as personal struggles for some – holiday spirit has dimmed for many. Accordingly, I hope through this blog, I can shed some ideas on how you… Continued
December 3, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Tis’ the holiday season and if you have been considering selling your home – now is the time! A common myth circulating the real estate market during the holidays is that real estate comes to a pause. A stand still per se. Please note, this is only partially true. As a seasoned Realtor working with… Continued
December 3, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Downsizing offers many benefits (as shared HERE), but the thought of downsizing and parting ways with your belongings can be stressful. Where do you start? What do you keep? What do you toss? How will you move-on without everything – without bringing your “cherished belongings” into your tighter space? First off, take a deep breath… Continued
November 5, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Although moving can be a bittersweet experience, downsizing may have its own challenges – as you try to decipher how and where you’ll home all your current possessions. That said, moving to a smaller home and subsequently downsizing, offers many benefits. First off, as mentioned in previous blogs, there currently is a strong demand for… Continued
November 5, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Can you believe we’re already in October? Fall is upon us, although this heat wave may suggest otherwise. Halloween spirit has been creeping up, although the CoronaVirus (Covid19) pandemic has presented some obstacles. That said, although there is great comfort in creating a cozy ambiance (with a side of pumpkin spice) this season, as a… Continued
October 2, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM), “With quarantine concerns still top of mind for many luxury buyers, we see large, sprawling estates making their comeback. For instance, the last six months have seen a resurgence in the buying of mega mansions and estate-size homes – specifically properties that offer space (both inside… Continued
October 2, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Southern California’s home sales prices on the rise! With more folks working from home and children taking on virtual learning, individuals and families are not only pushing to get out of their cramped spaces, but they’re pursuing to take advantage of record low interest rates. The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate is currently standing… Continued
September 4, 2020
By Nick Abbadessa | General
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – Although Halloween festivities are in the air for many amid COVID concerns, one popular Los Angeles attraction is making its debut – and locally nonetheless. The Haunted Hayride, usually held at Griffith Park, has been re-imagined into a live drive-up experience at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas, near Raging Waters…. Continued
September 4, 2020