Google is headed to the Westside. They are renovating the historic Spruce Goose Hangar’s 300,000 square feet of space in preparation for the Fall of 2018 move of its new Southern California offices. Playa Vista is quickly becoming home to the tech giants as Google joins Yahoo, Facebook, YouTube, 72andSunny, and USC’s Institute of Creative Technologies. History of the Spruce... Read More
Beverlywood started out in the 1940’s with small middle-class homes. These days, most of the original homes have been leveled to make room for much larger homes. Although the start of Beverlywood was modest, its amazing location close to Beverly Hills, coupled with its fabulous schools and low crime rates, make it an up and coming community. History of Beverlywood... Read More
For years, New York City was the go-to spot for foreign real estate investors. However, as of 2017, Los Angeles had as much investment as the Big Apple, ending its seven-year streak. Let’s see why this happened and what it means to residents on the Westside. Why Los Angeles? During the 2017 annual survey of the Association of Foreign Investors... Read More
All across the US, new single-family home construction has increased year over year, with a further increase in 2018. The reason for all the new construction is due to a better economy and lower taxes. So, today, I’d like to introduce you to one of the Westside’s premier builders: Thomas James Homes. Thomas James Homes 26940 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Suite... Read More
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