Josephine San Lucas Realtor

10/02/2026

Higher mortgage rates are making buyers pay closer attention to one thing: the monthly payment.

And builders know it. Right now, 13.8% of new-construction listings are advertising reduced rates, giving some buyers a way to bring that monthly payment down.

So, if you're selling near new construction, that's something worth paying attention to. But it doesn't mean you automatically need to match what a builder is offering.

Depending on your house, your market, and the buyer, competing could mean negotiating on price, helping with closing costs, offering a rate buydown, or simply doing a better job highlighting what your house offers that a new build doesn't.

The point isn't to give more away...



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09/30/2026

Whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall. Let's talk about what that means for your market and your plans.



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Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

09/29/2026

🏢 SOLD | LOS FELIZ 4 UNITS | $1,020,000

Some closings mean a little more than others.

This was one of them. ❤️

I had the privilege of representing the seller of this fully occupied four-unit property in Los Feliz, and behind the SOLD sign was a transaction with many complexities and many layers.

The property had below-market rents, deferred maintenance, existing tenants, and was sold completely AS-IS. In addition, the sale was contingent upon my seller successfully identifying and securing her replacement property for a 1031 exchange.

There were a lot of moving pieces that had to come together — and timing mattered.

I wasn’t simply selling a four-unit property. I was navigating the complexities of selling my client’s existing investment while simultaneously protecting her ability to transition into her next one.

SOLD — $1,020,000 🙏

This closing reinforces something I believe strongly:

Experience makes the difference — but experience in the RIGHT type of real estate matters even more.

If you own a duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment building, or other income property and you’ve been thinking about selling — even if your property has challenges — call me before you assume those challenges will prevent you from selling.

And if a 1031 exchange may be part of your next move, let’s start that conversation early and put a strategy in place.

📲 Josephine San Lucas | 562-843-8748

Experience makes the difference.

09/28/2026

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.



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09/27/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.



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09/26/2026

❗ SOLD ❗
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📍 11531 Desmond Street, Garden Grove, CA, 92841

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09/25/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.



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09/24/2026

✨ JUST SOLD | $1,180,000 ✨

Another one CLOSED! 🏡🔑

This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bath Garden Grove home with a heated pool officially has new owners — and I couldn’t be happier for my sellers.

This transaction came with a little appraisal challenge along the way, but that’s where experience matters. Navigating the unexpected, finding solutions, protecting my seller’s interests, and keeping the transaction moving toward the finish line.

SOLD for $1,180,000. 🎉

After 24 years in real estate, one thing remains the same: Experience makes the difference.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about what your property could be worth and the strategy to get it SOLD.

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Keller Williams Larchmont

09/24/2026

🏢 JUST SOLD | 5-UNIT LOS ANGELES MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY

Another successful closing! 🔑

I represented the seller in the sale of this fully occupied 5-unit investment property, sold CASH and AS-IS, while successfully navigating the sale as part of my seller’s 1031 Exchange.

Five units. Fully occupied. Cash sale. As-is. 1031 Exchange. CLOSED. ✅

With 24 years of experience, I help multifamily owners navigate complex sales and get their properties successfully to the closing table.

Are you considering selling a multi-unit property or planning a 1031 Exchange? Let’s talk about your goals and create a strategy for your next move.

📲 Let’s connect.

Josephine San Lucas | REALTOR®
Keller Williams Larchmont
24 Years of Experience
Experience makes the difference.

09/23/2026

Not sure where to start if you’re thinking about moving? You’re not alone.

Right now, there are actually 4 different housing markets running at once, and each one plays by its own rules.

Cash buyers. Buyers taking out a mortgage. Homeowners feeling reluctant to give up their current low rate. And builders eager to sell their extra inventory.

Which group you fall in can completely change how you should approach your move. But that’s where an agent comes in.

We have the expertise on what to do for your specific situation and the strategies that are going to work for you.

Comment below and tell me which group you’re in. Let's figure out your next move from there.



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