It is human nature to want a deal, and there are times in the housing market you can find one, especially in a down market. But this is a case of be careful what you wish for. From around mid-2008 to late 2012 during the recession the housing market collapsed, but L.A. was not hit quite as hard a
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11/30/2014
Maybe you have been looking to buy a Los Angeles home for a long time, or just started, but you finally find one you like. You are ready to make an offer. Nearly always, buyers ask me “what should I offer?” Translation: “How low can I go.?” As you will no doubt know, the Los Angeles real estate
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11/26/2014
The purchase of properties in Los Angeles by foreign nationals has seen a healthy growth lately and many may not be familiar with the mechanics. Hopefully the summary below will help shed light on what is really not such an overwhelming process. Step 1 Most foreign buyers are going to be all cash
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11/22/2014
Wouldn’t it be lovely if we all had a crystal ball? We would know exactly the right time to buy and the right time to sell real estate. We would wait until the top of the market to sell our home or the bottom of the market to buy. Gauging the top or the bottom of the market is extremely difficult
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11/19/2014
Los Angeles real estate market reports are also available by area. But this one is broken down by selected zip codes. If you would like information on the performance of other Los Angeles zip codes please don’t hesitate to contact me. Single Family Zip Code Sold +/- Median Price % +/- For Sale
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11/13/2014
Let's check in on Los Angeles real estate by a few neighborhoods and see how if did in the 3rd Qtr of 2014 as compared to the previous one. The cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Culver City, as well as several other neighborhoods are covered separately. Percentage dif
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11/07/2014
How is the Westwood real estate market doing? Let’s compare the 3rd Qtr performance against the 2nd Qtr. Westwood single family home sales Sold +/- Median % +/- Active Median Pending 32 +15 $2,252,500 +16.41 14 $2,987,000 7 Westwood condo sales Sold +/- Median % +/- Active Median Pending 85 +14
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11/05/2014
West Hollywood is one of the more affordable communities in Los Angeles. An incorporated city with a high Walk Score, West Hollywood has great dining, stores, galleries, and nightlife. West Hollywood continues to evolve and is a much sought after area for those who are looking for more of a neigh
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11/02/2014