June 27, 2017 |
Tags: Brentwood, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Culver City, LA County, Malibu Beach, Marina Del Rey, North Inglewood, Playa Del Rey, Topanga, Venice, Westside, Westwood
Blog, Westside Spotlight
Los Angeles County median prices for single family homes are now up to pre-recession levels at $549,000 according to CoreLogic. However, some areas on the Westside are actually seeing even higher growth than the county itself. Let's take a look at some of the hottest spots.
June 23, 2017 |
Tags: Chateau Marmont Hotel, City of Stars, Emma Stone, Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Pier, Jar Restaurant, LA, Los Angeles, Ryan Gosling, The Lighthouse Cafe, West Hollywood, Westside
Blog
The musical La La Land starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is a huge hit, causing people from all over the country to want to know more about Los Angeles as well as the Westside. If you loved the movie, you'll really love visiting some of the backdrop locations from the movie right outside your own door. Here are the iconic places on the Westside that you'll want to see for yourself.
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Condo/Townhouse Corner
This is the time of year to enjoy fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers from the garden. But if you’re a condo owner on the Westside, you may feel that you don’t have space. Luckily, you don’t have to have a garden the size of your grandma’s to reap some tasty rewards. Instead, consider container planting. Container Planting Tips The wonderful... Read More
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Housing Market
(June was an amazing month for Westside home sales. As an owner, you saw prices rise and homes sit on the market for as little as a few hours. As a buyer, you saw a fast-paced sales cycle and the chance to grab up a home just as the market swung into high gear. Number Summary Here are a few... Read More
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Revitalizing the Westside
Don’t you love seeing the Westside transform? That is exactly what is happening in Santa Monica as city planners look at changes for the downtown area over the next 20 years. Not only will this make living in the area better for residents, but it will make selling existing homes that much better, too. To read the full plan, you... Read More
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Westside Living
It seems that everyone loves L.A. It’s true. Houses are selling like wildfire and prices are going up fast. Among the transplants to the area are some superb chefs and restauranteurs who bring with them fancy awards, best-selling cookbooks, and mouthwatering food for the Westside Foodie. According to an interview with Ken Friedman, the owner-chef of the Spotted Pig in... Read More
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Brett's Top Picks
This month, as I was sitting enjoying my outdoor space, I thought about who I was going to recommend for Brett’s Picks in this month’s newsletter. It was then that I thought about Bruce Singer with National Deck and Stair. If you have deck, patio, or other waterproofing needs, then he is your man. http://nationaldeckandstair.net (888) 299-9393 National Deck and... Read More
June 22, 2017 |
Blog, Brett's Top Picks, Uncategorized
Each month, I like to highlight someone I work with while helping my clients buy and sell homes. This month, I wanted to highlight an appraiser that has helped many of my clients – Gant Frink at GPF Real Estate Appraisals. www.gantfrink.com gantfrink@yahoo.com 310-339-1193 Appraisals and Square Footage Did you know that the square footages represented by sellers are sometimes... Read More
June 20, 2017 |
Tags: housing bubble, Los Angeles County, Westside
Blog, Westside Spotlight
The Westside is hot in terms of sales prices. In fact, April numbers show that the median price of homes in Los Angeles County is at the all-time high number reached in 2007. Let’s take a look at a few of the main statistics and what these might mean for buyers and sellers.
June 14, 2017 |
Tags: Bay Cities Guarantee Building, city hall, Eastern Columbia Building, LA Times, Oviatt Building, Union Station, West Side
Blog
There is something compelling about the 1920’s and 1930’s. Who doesn’t like to imagine themselves dancing the Charleston to some live jazz music? Although the era has passed, much of the architecture remains and is known as Art Deco. Here are a few of my favorite buildings in the LA area that will bring you back to the roaring twenties, even if just for a moment or two.
