The third quarter was hot for a majority of the Westside single-family market and condo markets. For this month’s Westside real estate market insights, I wanted to give you the numbers for specific local areas and give you my overall impression of what to expect this final quarter of 2017. (The statistics come from the Gibson International Los Angeles Real... Read More
After more than ten years of planning and development, new luxury condos are slated for Beverly Hills. Located at 9200 Wilshire Boulevard, the project put together by New Pacific will contain 54 condo units, 7303 square feet of commercial space, and 220 parking spaces. What To Expect MVE Architects designed the development. Current plans show the complex as a six-story... Read More
Hancock Park is the latest hotspot on the Westside. Here are just a few reasons why, as well as some of my favorite things to do in Hancock Park. What Millennials Want When it comes to buying homes, millennials have been slow to get on board the American dream. However, as more and more millennials move into their 30’s, we... Read More
Hollywood is known to the world for entertainment. Recently, however, the Hollywood real estate market that has languished for years has made a remarkable comeback. Let’s take a look at how it happened and what this means for you. How Hollywood Came Back For years, it did not look like Hollywood would ever be considered a great real estate market... Read More
The holidays are close at hand. Once they have passed, it is a great time to consider home renovations and big projects around the house. That is why my top pick for this month is a terrific contractor that lives right here on the Westside in Westwood. By contacting Tom Martin now, you can set up the perfect time to... Read More
The Metro is finally reaching all areas on the Westside. And, according to Metro estimates, the Expo Line continues to exceed expectations. A Few Numbers Weekday ridership – Now over 55,000 Busiest weekend day – Sunday Why the Ridership? There are many reasons why the Expo Line’s numbers are high. Trains now arrive more frequently during rush hour Service to... Read More
There’s a new Malibu condominium in town, and this luxury condo is sporting smart-home features. Cavalleri, developed by Pacific Eagle out of San Francisco, has teamed up with Amazon to add Alexa to their development. Cavalleri Amenities This luxury development, formerly the Villa Malibu apartment community, recently announced the addition of Alexa to their development. In addition to European Oak... Read More
This month, I wanted to highlight a service that you hope never to need, but when you do, you want to know they are the best at what they do. That’s why I suggest Pitman Plumbing to my clients. This family-owned plumbing business has served four generations of Westside residents. Pitman Plumbing www.pitmanplumbing.com 310-429-2245 What Makes Pitman Plumbing So Special?... Read More
For those looking for more than a “place to live,” Century Plaza may be just what you are seeking. The designers of this walkable enclave have put everything at your fingertips. Hotel Living The Century Plaza has always been “the place to be” and the 400-room hotel has been renovated with that designation in mind. Amenities include such things as:... Read More
I was not surprised when the August numbers came out showing that Westside home prices had reached an all-time high for the fifth month in a row. The market on The Westside is hot and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Westside Home Prices August 2017 The median sale price in the county was $580,000. This is an all-time... Read More
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