You’ve done your homework while shopping for houses and the sale has closed. Congrats! We’re excited for you to transition your life into your new Los Angeles real estate. However, moving is easier said than done. Moving an entire home, whether it’s an apartment or a house, can be a daunting task. But don’t worry; there are tools online to help you prepare.

Hire a Helper is one of the tools at your disposal for finding moving services available to you if you are moving to or within the Los Angeles area. The great thing about Hire a Helper is that it’s easy to search for moving help within the area where your new property is located. Secondly, you can also compare and contrast different moving companies on the same website; you can even book moving labor right on the page! Everything is at your fingertips in one easy-to-use website.

Don’t forget that Hire a Helper also offers insider info on the city of Los Angeles itself. The Los Angeles City Guide on the website can be great resource if you’re new to the city, or if you just want to find new places and activities to broaden your horizons. Get the most out of living in beautiful Southern California! There’s also helpful tips in the Moving 101 section.

You can really think of Hire a Helper as your one-stop-shop for moving labor, including info on moving insurance and where to get moving boxes or storage space. The Hire a Helper Blog also covers additional topics for you to browse, like 10 Things to Ask Your Self Storage Facility Before Leasing and How Do I Remove Smoke Odor From My New House?

Remember, if you really don’t have time to shop for a moving service, you can fill out the website’s contact form, and a representative will call you to discuss your options in L.A. We wish you the best during your move. At Real Estate Unlimited, we understand what an important time this is for you as you make your new house your home. If you’re still shopping for a house, you can contact a realtor on our website.

Federal House Administration Loan is the most popular term for the first time buyers and the middle class income bunch of people. The process of getting a FHA Loan is different from the conventional method as the guidelines are entirely different and a thorough analysis is done before the approval.

Both the parties:- Borrower as well as the Lender needs to undergo the verification process in phases in order to reach the final stage. The verification can be in the form of tax returns and the employment history documents. As per the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a minimum of 25% and greater is the ownership interest of a self-employed borrower and he/she needs to apply with a FHA-Approved Lender to complete the proceedings as per the directives laid by the society.The approved Lenders are available easily at Online Database of HUD and are responsible for the reviewing and verification of the documents of the borrower if they meet the standards of the Guidelines or not.

Moreover, the income tax that the borrower pays should depict the nature of the business he/she is working for which are categorized into 5 sections as per the HUD:-

• Sole Proprietorships
• Limited liability corporations
• Partnerships
• Corporations
• “S” corporations

The must have criteria for any borrower applying for the loan is the stable self-employment from the last 2 years. If this criterion is not fulfilled, the alternative comes in the scene where the training period is a compulsion that will replace the 2 years of employment. So, if the employment time frame is for a year, a training period can replace the extra time and one can get the FHA Loan. The candidates with less than 1 year of experience faces a tough challenge and are not able to stand in the Queue.

Documents required to get through the procedure are not a pile of sheets. You just need to carry the proper income tax returns proof with all tax schedules which are applicable. Along with this, a Business Credit Report, Loss Statement, year-to-date profit and a well maintained balance sheet.

So, it’s a myth that signifies that FHA Loan is not approved if the person is self-employed. The target is met if the candidate follows the complete set of guidelines and is a genuine tax payer.

Need some assistance in the Procedure? Please do not hesitate and give us a call. Rest apart, we will get back to you soon!!

Echo Park, one of the most happening places in Los Angeles got its name after workers building the original reservoir said their voices echoed off the canyon walls.

Echo Park is well located to the North of Elysian Valley, just past the West lake which lies to the South West. The area offers all the convenience of nearby areas including Angelino Heights, Elysian Heights, Historic Filipino town, and Victor Heights while also benefiting from its own cluster of independent bars and restaurants. Also known as the “the city’s hippest neighbourhood’s”, it does a great, healthy(ish) food, an amazing nightlife in the bars to dance to the tunes of the favourite bands.

So, we are here presenting the stunning and breath-taking property of your dreams at Echo Park where the beauty resides in the environment. The wide variety of apartments at the affordable price can be found here. The location is filled with thousands of apartments for rent on daily basis direct from the independent owners, real estate brokers, landlords and management companies.

Echo Park is a bit of a hidden gem! You can avail the apartment community features, open houses, move-in specials and current Echo Park rental rates. The best representation of the property available can be seen in the listings at losangelesunlimited.com with the opaque and transparent reviews.

Not to miss the creative spirit of the place, many artists are related to the place such as Director John Huston, Jackson Browne contributed to the entertainment business. Nearby, one of Los Angeles’ most remarkable architects, Harwell Hamilton Harris, lived in a tiny house of his own design that can be reached only on foot.

The bungalows and the colonial style homes are the best fit for the accommodation for the rich pockets but surely there are the brick storefronts and cutely designed homes for the mediocre wing as well.

Coming to the recreational activities for the kiddos, ample of parks with several amenities are the options in the area which will add a boon to the living lifestyle. So, there is no regret checking out the listings in the website that depicts the recent available property with the best pictorial view and the most optimal price.

So, Must be thinking what are we here for? Let me clear the Query and give you the one line answer that represents our goal – TO REFINE THE SEARCH AND MAKE THE CLIENTS AWARE OF THE BEST PROPERTY OF THEIR DREAMS AND IMAGINATION.

If you’re looking for the home in the Echo Park and need guidance, feel free to call Emmanuel Lao at 213-261-1931 or via E-mail elao@square1grp.com

New Construction at Echo Park Lake

Following the renovation of Echo Park Lake, the area is again getting a facelift from new construction projects. Two new housing projects have been announced to help rid the area of vacant homes and tempt new residents into the area.

The Blackbirds Project is being planned by Los Angeles developers Local Construct. The project seeks to demolish several vacant homes on one of Echo Park’s many hillsides and build a total of eighteen new homes. The homes will by two or three bedrooms and have private yards with covered parking. An internal street will connect all of the new homes to each other, providing privacy but also encouraging interactions between residents and promoting a sense of community. The project has received some backlash from current Echo Park residents, who are afraid of the additional noise and traffic problems such a project may cause. Construction on the Blackbirds Project began the first week of July, 2013.

Another Echo Park Lake construction project is known as 36 on Echo. The model units for the project were completed in 2012. The first phase of liveable units was completed in September of 2012 but the other phases are currently still underway.  36 on Echo is a collection of townhouses in the Echo Park area. Each townhouse will consist of either two or three bedrooms, as well as anywhere between one and three-and-a-half baths. Nine different floor plans are available that allow a certain degree of customization to the units. There are also three finishing options so that the tiles, wall color, flooring, etc. can best fit the buyer’s personal taste. Each unit also comes with a private two-car garage. A parking lot with 13 spaces for guest parking will also help to ease parking woes. 36 on Echo’s units run between $480-580,000 with additional fees for grounds maintenance and water.

The Echo Park real estate is extremely diverse and has a wonderful sense of community. These new projects are likely to give vacant neighborhoods a facelift and promote further diversification of the area.