About the Author
Caila Ball-Dionne
Licensed CA Real Estate Agent | CA DRE #02439602 | The Borges Real Estate Team at eXp
I'm a licensed real estate agent based in La Crescenta, serving the Foothills, La Cañada Flintridge, Northeast LA, and beyond. Before real estate, I spent more than 20 years leading marketing strategy for agencies and brands, work that taught me how to reach the right audience, tell a compelling story, and execute under pressure.
I write about real estate the way I practice it: plainly, honestly, and with real respect for how much is at stake in a home transaction. Every article on this site is written from experience, not filler.
I'm part of The Borges Real Estate Team at eXp, and I bring the full resources of that team to every client I work with.
Areas of expertise
What I write aboutBuying a home
The full process from pre-approval through close, including the new Buyer-Broker Representation Agreement requirements, offer strategy, and escrow navigation.
Selling with strategy
How to position, price, and present a home to attract serious buyers. Informed by 20+ years of professional marketing experience.
First-time buyers
Clear, jargon-free guidance for buyers who are navigating the process for the first time. What to expect, what to ask, and what to watch out for.
Foothills market
La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, and the broader Foothills market: what's driving values, where the opportunities are, and how to read the data.