Westside LA Real Estate Sales Statistics for Santa Monica, Venice, Pacific Palisades and Culver City December 2014 Santa Monica The total inventory for the City of Santa Monica decreased 26% for a total of 26 single-family homes and 66 condos and townhomes. The single family homes stayed on the...
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...
The Lowdown on Scooping Your Dream Home in Los Angeles Ah! The dream of living in a city with swaying palm trees and an average temperature of 64°F year-round truly sounds like a paradise on earth – not to mention the idea of being surrounded by celebrities and food...
Celebrities Battle Over Los Angeles Real Estate With a lack of home and condo inventory in Los Angeles, demand is high as well as prices. According to a recent article in Variety, Los Angeles real estate is heating up and executives and celebrities alike are facing steep bidding wars...
New Jobs and Recovering Real Estate Market Boosts California’s Economy A recent article reported by the Los Angeles Daily News, discusses California’s hopeful return to past splendor. “California is on track to reclaim its status as the Golden State.” A look at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.’s...
Debt & Toughened Mortgage Rate Standards Lead To Young Adults Needing Help To Buy First Home A recent article in the Los Angeles Times, reported that it’s getting increasingly harder for home buyers in their 20s and 30s to purchase their first property and many may need help to buy first...
Home Inspection Tips: What to Look for During Your Home Inspection Before making an offer on a home, Westside LA real estate experts recommend conducting extensive inspections. Home inspections are designed to protect you from unexpected repairs and costs after move-in. If any problems are found during a pre-sale...
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...
In September Southern California Home Sale Prices Decreased According to a recent report on DQNews.com, Southern California home sale prices in September decreased more than August, but still remain above a year earlier as “sales gains for mid- to high-priced properties compensated for declines in sub-$300,000 activity.” The articles...
Government Shutdown 2013 Could Effect Your Dream Home You might be thinking that now is the perfect time to buy your dream home. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, mortgage rates are at an all-time low since June. “Mortgage rates have tumbled for the third...
Homeowners Association Fees & Rules\n A Homeowner\u2019s Association (HOA) is defined as \u201can organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium that makes and enforces rules for the properties in its jurisdiction. HOAs also collect monthly or annual dues to pay for upkeep of common areas like parks, tennis...
LA Home Mortgage Rates Still Reasonable According to DataQuick (DQNews.com) – a company that monitors real estate activity nationwide and provides information to consumers, educational institutions, public agencies, lending institutions, title companies and industry analysts, California mortgage rates continue to rise, but are not at their peak yet. “The...