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West LA Home Prices & Real Estate Investment?

West LA Home Prices & Real Estate Investment?

Is Now the Time to Invest in West LA Real Estate? If you’re planning to buy a West LA home, do it now, because prices are going up for the next few years. The population in LA has been pretty stagnant, but West LA home prices are not and...

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Westside LA Real Estate Market Trends

4th Quarter Westside LA Real Estate Market Trends

Snapshot of the Westside LA Real Estate Market Santa Monica Average price per sq. ft. for Santa Monica CA was $890, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Santa Monica CA for Sep 15 to Dec 15 was...

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What Is a Notice To Perform?

What Is a Notice To Perform?

What Is a Notice to Perform? Some states such as California allow the use of a special form that allows either the seller or buyer to cancel a contract regarding the purchase of a home, condo, or townhouse anytime a particular set of conditions is met. These forms are...

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brokers-open-house

Can A Broker’s Open House Help Sell Your West LA Home?

Can A Broker’s Open House Help Sell Your West LA Home? Have you ever wondered about the likelihood of selling your home at an open house? Open houses have long been considered one of the most important aspects of the real estate business, but many people are unaware of...

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Real Estate Bidding War

Don’t Fear a Real Estate Bidding War in the Westside of L.A.

The real estate market is red hot in West Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, making real estate bidding wars commonplace for buyers. However, there are a variety of strategies that the homebuyer can use to combat this phenomenon and land the home of their dreams without overpaying. Reduce...

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Los Angeles Homes Sales

Los Angeles Homes Sales and Prices Continue to Rise

Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica Home Sales According to a recent article in the L.A. Times Sunday Edition Charts – Data for April 2014 as reported by DQNews.com, you can see specific areas in California by zip code where price medians are dramatically higher than this time last year....

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Santa Monica Homes

Los Angeles Homes See Dramatic Increase In Price Compared to Last Year

Median Price of Los Angeles Homes Increase A recent report on DQNews.com, shows the median price of Los Angeles homes has increased. “The median sale price rose to a more-than-six-year high. The median price paid for all new and resale houses and condos sold in the six-county region last...

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Importance of Curb Appeal

The Importance of Curb Appeal

Buyers First Impression & The Importance of Curb Appeal A recent article on RisMedia said that REALTORS® reported that exterior projects are among the most valuable home improvement projects according to the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. The importance of curb appeal can not be understated because it’s...

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The Benefits of a Real Estate Agent

The Benefits of a Real Estate Agent

Benefits of a Real Estate Agent In Your Corner Having a real estate agent in your corner can be a comforting thing if you are a first time buyer/seller or even a seasoned real estate investor. The process of buying or selling a home can be overwhelming with many...

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Housing Market Cooling?

A Cooling of the Housing Market?

Is the Housing Market Cooling Down? According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, the housing market is cooling ever so slightly. Data shows that home prices aren’t rising as quickly as they did earlier this year and bidding wars are decreasing as more and more homes...

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