Corey Chambers Real Estate Newsletter April 2025

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No April Fools News: Tax Season Is Upon Us!
www.ReferralsHelpKids.com

TAX DAY — UGH!!!

I read that we are working from January 1st through June 30th of each year to pay all of our taxes.  Before that, 100% goes to the government in some form or fashion. It pays for some kind of government worker, work program, social program, defense, project,  health care, common good. Whatever you want to call it, April 15th is TAX day, the deadline for filing your federal income taxes.

So in celebration of this particular time of year, let’s talk TAX relief. If you received last month’s letter from me, you would recall our goal of trying to raise $25,000.00 for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, CHLA. But – we need your help, and I believe you can benefit from the TAX relief.

Just down the street from where I am typing this, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles has a whole house of kids fighting for their lives. For them and their parents’ taxes are not “top of mind,” health is. Living is. Surviving is. As you may have heard, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles is front and center in the fight against nasty diseases that destroy or cut short the lives of Children. We are thankful to have such a fantastic facility close by, doing such great work to help heal and save young people.  So even though we are trying to figure out how much we owe the taxman, many are simply hoping they can be here to actually pay taxes. So we here at Entar have resolved to do what we can to help.

Please know that my team and I are eager to help anyone you know wanting to make a move. So much so that we are willing to make an offer that your referrals will LOVE – AND – the Kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will love too. 

Your referrals help the kids!

If you or a friend are thinking about selling, make sure to choose a real estate company you can trust! A real estate company with experience, proven results, and a give-back philosophy!

AND REMEMBER… Your referrals help the Kids…

We are on a mission to raise $25,000 for CHLA. We do this by donating a portion of our income from homes we sell. As you know, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles does great work in helping kids fight through and survive nasty life-threatening diseases like cancer, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia and others. They also lead the way in helping kids come back from spinal cord injuries as well as early diagnosis of autism. Last year alone, Children’s helped over 1,000,000 kids right here in Los Angeles. BUT, Children’s relies on sponsorships and donations to provide their elite level of care, and to keep families’ expenses to a minimum. So YOUR REFERRALS REALLY DO HELP THE KIDS…

Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to my real estate sales team?

Not only will they benefit from our award-winning service, but you can rest assured we are also donating to a very worthy cause.

Go Serve Big!!! Investing in the Children of Los Angeles.

A Real Estate Company that Gives Back!

Children’s Hospital LA leads the way in serving kids one patient at a time.

We are still boldly on a mission to raise $25,000 for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and we are making progress! We do this by donating to them a portion of our income from homes we sell. As you know, CHLA does AMAZING work in helping kids fight through and survive nasty diseases like cancer, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia, and others. They also lead the way in many other fields.

They can provide this care and keep patient costs to a minimum due to donations and sponsorships. We are proud to support the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles!

As in the attached story, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles provides the best pediatric medical care available anywhere in the country. To do that, CHLA needs donations to continue its leading-edge care. We proudly donate a portion of our income from real estate sales to CHLA to help them continue serving the needs of those who most need it in our Los Angeles!

Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team? Not only will they benefit from our award-winning real estate service, but a very worthy cause will also benefit as well. To refer anyone considering buying or selling a home just give me a call or pass on my number. 213-880-9910.

Thank you in advance for your referrals!

You and your referrals mean more than ever to my team and me. As we move forward thru this winter, please know we are extremely thankful for you and you being a special part of our business.

Go Serve Big!!! — Corey Chambers

Entar® Real Estate and Investment Technologies!

P.S. I copied and pasted the story below from the CHLA website. It better tells the story of the work they are doing.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

As a leading charitable hospital, CHLA depends on sponsorships and donations to continue its leading-edge service. We proudly donate a portion of our income from real estate sales to CHLA to help them continue serving the needs of those who most need it in Los Angeles!

A real estate company with experience, proven results, and a give-back philosophy!

Over the years of helping many families sell their homes and/or buy another, we have met some wonderful, loving, caring people. People like you! So your referrals can rest assured that, not only will they get the award-winning service we are known for and the guarantee to back it up, but that a solid portion of the income we receive will go toward helping the kids.

Refer your friends, neighbors, associates or family members considering making a move:

You can go to www.ReferralsHelpKids.com and enter their contact info on line or forward the link to someone you know considering a move.

Of course, you can always call me direct as well at 213-880-9910


Why I support Childrenʼs Hospital Los Angeles

I grew up right here in the Greater Los Angeles Area, born in Los Angeles County at St. Francis Hospital. I remember when I first heard about a young person close to our family suffering from a nasty disease and getting treated for that at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. It was then that I began to pay closer attention to the work they do at that hospital. Since then, I have learned that it is a collection of hard-working health care professionals, most making their home right here in the Los Angeles area, all coming together for a common cause. That cause is to help young people overcome unfortunate health issues that life sometimes throws our way. Being a Los Angeles Area California native, I take pride in supporting in a way that I can do the good work these people do at Children’s. My team rallies around our annual goal of raising money and donating portions of our income to help Children’s in their quest to heal young people when they need healing. My team and I are committed to providing outstanding results for buyers and sellers referred to us by our past clients. I have discovered that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shares a similar commitment to their patients. And since their services survive on sponsorships and donations, we are happy to contribute and proud to support them.

Sincerely,

Corey Chambers

Defying the Odds

She was born with Pierre Robin sequence and spent the first three months of life in the hospital. Now 8, Julie Rose stands tall and greets each day with positivity and confidence.

by Monica Rizzo | CHLA photos and patient story courtesy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

When Julie Rose comes to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for appointments, it often turns into a social event. The 8-year-old, a lifelong patient, is known to many hospital team members and loves catching up with people she considers to be old friends. And the feeling is mutual.

“When people see her in the hallways, they will stop and chat. I have wondered what makes her so memorable,” Julie Rose’s mom, Christina, muses. “It’s just who she is—talkative, approachable, friendly.”

Julie Rose is also a huge fan of the hospital that has cared for her since she was a baby. Born prematurely and diagnosed with Pierre Robin sequence, a rare condition that affects the head and face, Julie Rose had cleft lip and palate, and micrognathia (an undersized jaw). For the first three months of her life, Julie Rose was a patient in CHLA’s Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU).

“When we were in the NICCU they told us she might not crawl, she might not walk,” Christina says. “As she’s gotten older, she does have some physical limitations, but she does everything in her own time and her own way to make it work.”

Now in second grade, Julie Rose is a Girl Scout and enjoys being outdoors, doing art, and playing with her extensive doll collection. Stemming from her own experience at CHLA, she often role plays with her dolls, performing procedures on them and providing the right treatments to heal them.

“She knows quite a bit about her experience and asks about what happened to her,” Christina says, noting that Julie Rose has undergone 16 surgeries and continues to see CHLA specialists in Dentistry and Orthodontics, and in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center for scoliosis and hip dysplasia. “I kept an online photo album for her, and she’ll say “Wow, I went through all of that?”

“She loves, loves, loves CHLA and she has been a Junior Ambassador since she was 2,” Christina says, referring to the program for kids and teenagers who support the hospital’s mission by fundraising and participating in a variety of volunteer and leadership opportunities. “She likes meeting the other kids and hearing about the things they do to help raise awareness and fundraise.”

In June, Julie Rose will join thousands of hospital supporters at CHLA’s annual Walk & Play L.A. – Opens in a new window event, where she will serve as one of three patient “Champions.” The role is perfect for Julie Rose, who has overcome incredible odds.

Accepting of others and exuding empathy, “Teachers, nurses, staff at the hospital—anywhere we go, they’re like, “Julie Rose is such a joy!” Christina says. “When I think of all the things she’s gone through, you’d never guess in a million years if you just met her. She’s awesome and happy.”

How You Can Help

Refer your friends, neighbors, associates, or family members considering making a move: www.ReferralsHelpKids.com or call Corey at 213-880-9910

Copyright © This free information is provided courtesy of L.A. Loft Blog with the information provided by Corey Chambers, Broker, DRE 01889449. We are not associated with the seller, homeowner’s association, or developer. For more information, contact 213-880-9910 or visit LALoftBlog.com Licensed in California. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties are subject to prior sale or rental. This is not a solicitation if the buyer or seller is already under contract with another broker. CHLA photos and patient story courtesy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

The Secret Mortgage Blacklist Shaking Up L.A. Condo Sales — And How the Loft Blog Is Fighting Back

It was a deal like any other—until it wasn’t. A buyer was ready, the paperwork was in order, and a nearby condo was about to sell. Then came the phone call. | ⬛ BLACKLIST

“Sorry, we just found out your building is on the blacklist.”

For thousands of condo owners across Southern California — and over 5,175 condo communities nationwide—this is becoming an all-too-familiar nightmare. A secret mortgage blacklist, maintained by Fannie Mae, is blocking homeowners from selling their condos, often leaving them with no choice but to slash prices or find elusive cash buyers.

The Los Angeles real estate market has been hit hard, with 438 condo communities in Southern California now on the list. And unlike a typical red flag that buyers and sellers can work around, this blacklist is largely secretive—even lenders don’t always know about it until a loan is denied.

So, what’s causing this crisis? Skyrocketing insurance costs, stricter underwriting standards, and post-Surfside condo collapse regulations have all pushed Fannie Mae to expand its blacklist dramatically. Condos that lack proper insurance coverage or need critical repairs can suddenly find themselves shut out from Fannie-backed loans, forcing sellers into impossible situations.

How the Loft Blog Is Helping Homeowners Fight Back

As the crisis grows, Corey Chambers, Broker, and the L.A. Loft Blog have stepped in to provide homeowners, buyers, and sellers with critical tools and information.

“Many condo owners are in the dark about this list until it’s too late,” says Corey Chambers, real estate broker and publisher of the L.A. Loft Blog. “That’s why we’re giving homeowners a way to check their status before they lose a deal.”

Find Out If Your Condo Is Blacklisted

Homeowners, buyers, and real estate professionals can now search to see if their condo is blacklisted:

“This is about empowering sellers with knowledge,” says Chambers. “If you know in advance that your building is blacklisted, you can take proactive steps—seek alternative financing, challenge the blacklist status, or adjust your pricing strategy to attract cash buyers.”

A Financial Nightmare for Condo Owners

For homeowners on the blacklist, the financial hit can be brutal. Sellers in blacklisted buildings are often forced to cut prices significantly or hold onto their units indefinitely.

  • Dallas condo owner had to drop his price from $239,000 to $170,000 after learning his building was blacklisted.
  • Los Angeles condo complex was quoted $2.6 million per year for insurance—10 times their previous rate—just to meet Fannie Mae’s new requirements.
  • Some condo owners are resorting to high-interest loans or paying exorbitant fees to meet Fannie’s evolving criteria.

Why This Blacklist Exists (And Why It’s Growing)

The Surfside, Florida condo collapse in 2021, which killed 98 people, triggered sweeping insurance and lending restrictions. Now, lenders are more cautious than ever, and Fannie Mae has quietly expanded its blacklist from just a few hundred properties to over 5,000 in three years.

Many blacklisted condos are in California, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and Colorado — states prone to wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.

What Can Homeowners Do?

1️⃣ Check If Your Condo Is Blacklisted – Use L.A. Loft Blog or Entar.com to see if your home is on the list.

2️⃣ Explore Alternative Lending Options – Even if Fannie Mae won’t back a loan, private lenders, portfolio loans, and cash buyers are still options.

3️⃣ Negotiate With Your HOA – If your condo is blacklisted due to insurance or repairs, the HOA may be able to secure Fannie-approved coverage or make necessary fixes.

4️⃣ Sell to a Cash Buyer – Entar Real Estate works with investors actively seeking blacklisted condos at competitive prices.

5️⃣ Get Legal and Financial Advice – While the blacklist isn’t publicly available, real estate attorneys and brokers like Corey Chambers can help you navigate your options.

The Future of Condo Sales in a Blacklist Era

The secretive nature of this blacklist is leaving thousands of homeowners in financial limbo. Many buyers have no idea their dream condo is unsellable until their mortgage application is denied.

The Loft Blog is leading the charge in helping affected homeowners—by providing transparency, solutions, and strategic options in a rapidly changing market.

“Knowledge is power,” says Chambers. “And in real estate, knowledge can mean the difference between selling your home or being stuck with it indefinitely.

Have you been affected by the Fannie Mae blacklist?

Share your story with the L.A. Loft Blog—we’re here to help!

📞 Call (213) 880-9910 for expert assistance today or fill out the online form.

Copyright © This free information provided courtesy L.A. Loft Blog with information provided by Corey Chambers, Broker DRE 01889449. We are not associated with the seller, homeowner’s association or developer. For more information, contact 213-880-9910 or visit LALoftBlog.com Licensed in California. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Text and photos created or modified by artificial intelligence. Properties subject to prior sale or rental. This is not a solicitation if buyer or seller is already under contract with another broker.