It’s springtime on the Westside! For some people, spring cleaning also means spring sprucing up. This could be in the form of new paint, new flooring, or maybe some new furniture. So, when I saw a great article about the best furniture and antique stores in the LA area, I knew that I wanted to tell my readers about some... Read More
What started as a bakery and coffee shop in 2015 in Culver City as Lodge Bread Company has expanded its digs. Although you can still head on in and find great loaves of bread, you can now find a whole lot more, including pizza from a wonderful wood-burning oven. Hatching the Idea Lodge Bread Company began having pizza night in... Read More
I’ve been paying close attention to the 2017 housing market as the first quarter of 2017 comes to a close. After a review of several 2017 reports, I am feeling quite optimistic. I’d like to focus on one report in particular, Inman’s Special Report: 2017 Real Estate Industry Outlook, to help you get a feel for what we can expect... Read More
Last month we featured some of Westside’s most luxurious and expensive new construction condo properties. This month we are focusing on one of the area’s only brand new construction projects with prices starting below $1 million right in the heart of Marina del Rey. If you are looking for luxury without the high price tag, then these condos may be... Read More
I just love the city of Venice. It was built in the early 1900’s from marshland as part of a stretch of amusement parks, and included attractions such as a saltwater lagoon, gondola rides through canals, and dancing. The point was to make Venice, California feel like its original counterpart in Italy. Eventually, it was annexed by LA and many... Read More
Have your recently moved into your home or want to do some updates? Do you want to create an addition but have no idea how to make it blend into your already beautifully designed home? If so, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me after they’ve purchased hoping for some design insights, which is why I’d... Read More
As I began preparing my taxes for the big April 15th IRS deadline, I was reminded of how lucky I am to be able to write off my mortgage interest and property taxes as a homeowner. I was also thinking about my clients, and I wanted to make sure that you are taking advantage of any and all tax benefits of homeownership too! I’m... Read More
A majority of my buyers and owners ask me for referrals to a Westside lender that has a strong reputation for getting both good new purchase and refinance rates and for getting loans closed on time. While I can’t endorse any lenders, and I don’t make money from referring lenders, I can definitely say, overall, that the following three Westside... Read More
Do you know the number one question families with young children ask me when they begin looking at homes? Inevitably, they ask me about Westside elementary schools. That’s not surprising because great schools are critical to home buying and selling. Because the question of the best elementary schools is top of mind for my clients, I began looking for a... Read More
Condo prices for 2016 were amazing. In fact, three cities on The Westside made condo sale history with increases over 20% in 2016. Let’s take a look at which cities broke the 20% mark and which city was the most active for condo sales. Westside’s Sunset Strip – 20% Increase The mile-and-a-half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that runs through West... Read More
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