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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May 2016 Westside of LA Real Estate Stats Westside of LA Real Estate Stats May 2016 Market snapshot for Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica. Brentwood CA 90049 Real Estate Stats Brentwood Property Sales May Brentwood Property sales were 52, up 26.8% from 41 in May of 2015 and...
Setting up an Escrow Account for Saving Should you set up an escrow account for a new Westside of LA home or shoulder the responsibility of paying taxes and homeowners insurance on your own? The simple answer: It depends. There’s always a different reason for different people. The reality...
Home Purchase Offer Conditions The standard home purchase offer lists several conditions that must be met before the closing will take place, covering issues like financing, inspections, insurance and more. These conditions are called “contingencies.” How Contingencies Work You, as well as the seller, will probably ask that a...
Brentwood – Los Angeles, CA In Brentwood there were 14 single family home sales in December 2015, down from 28 in December 2014 and a 33% decrease from the 21 sales closed last month. The average list price for single family home sales in December 2015 was $6,605,571 compared...
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...
Westside LA Real Estate Year End Moves Many of us know about some end-of-the-year financial tips we can use to lower our tax obligations – maxing out our 401(k), funding an IRA, and making charitable donations. But there are several Westside of LA real estate-related actions that can also...
What Is Earnest Money and Are Their Any Guidelines When Buying a West LA Home. This earnest money deposit is a fraction of your down payment which indicates the buyer’s intent and willingness to execute the agreements laid out in the contract with the seller. The buyer usually pays...
Los Angeles Real Estate Market Trends Real Estate Highlights At $500,000, Los Angeles homes have the ninth-highest median sale price of all counties in California. With a 1-year price forecast of 6.40%, home values in Los Angeles are expected to have one of the lowest appreciation rates compared to...
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...
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...
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...