Brett Raskin: Named Gamechanger and Influencer by The View Magazine
January 10, 2018 | Awards, Blog
With the start of 2018, I wanted to give you a few pieces of information to help you if you are buying or selling on the Westside. Despite disasters and a probable increase in interest rates, my 2018 real estate forecast for the Westside remains strong. Wildfires The wildfires are going to be a factor when it comes to the... Read More
Culver City is growing, and it’s growing in a way that is likely to attract a lot of attention from millennials and others looking for walkability. Enter Culver Steps. What is Culver Steps? It is a mixed-use development that will contain retail space, office space, and public space. Considered a walkable urban hub, this project is finally under construction with... Read More
Malibu locals love their farmer’s market. Complete with handcrafted products, fresh foods, and ethically sourced foods, this little gem should be on your must-see Sunday activities. Open from 10 am to 3 pm, the Malibu Farmers Market is behind the Malibu Country Mart at 23555 Civic Center Way. Here are some of the vendors you can see each week at... Read More
If you are looking for luxury condo living, then you should look no further than The Collection at Playa Vista. However, you need to move quickly because units are moving fast. What Can You Expect at The Collection? Luxury. Plain and simple. From the contemporary architecture to the amazing floorplans, The Collection at Playa Vista is made for those seeking... Read More
The year is coming to a close, and the market on the Westside is amazing. The entire year saw rising home prices and a high sales volume. Today, I’d like to focus your attention on the condo market during the third quarter of 2017 and how it fared in our market. Sales Volume Increases There were a few areas around... Read More
If you pay much attention to real estate news, you will have heard that new construction starts are slow. However, there is new construction happening right here on the Westside. New Santa Monica townhouses are coming to the corner of Michigan Avenue and 16th Street and units are still available in the 10-unit complex. Features of the Santa Monica Townhouses... Read More
Sitting vacant since April, the Art Deco Santa Monica Sears store landmark is about to receive new life. With a $50 million makeover, the building that once housed down-to-earth general merchandise will become to luxury offices and retail space called Mark 302. Developers across the nation are trying to find ways to repurpose big-box stores left empty by a changing... Read More
If you haven’t been to the Brentwood Country Mart, you are missing out on one of the Westside’s most famous shopping and food centers. In addition to great food and shopping, you may also run into a celebrity or two. Thriving on the Westside for the last 69 years, this area icon is not to be missed. What You’ll Find... Read More
This month, rather than provide you with a top pick service for your home, I decided to tell you about my top pick holiday event. It’s the Annual Venice Canal Holiday Lights and Boat Parade. It’s coming up on Sunday, December 10th, at 4 pm, so be sure to mark your calendars. About the Canals The Venice Canals were truly... Read More
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