Categories for Housing Market

Are Condos Catching Up With Single-Family Home Appreciation?


April 25, 2017 | Tags: , , ,
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For years, real estate experts including myself have said that single-family homes were a better investment than condos. Why? They were the preferred type of housing for most people living in the United States. Not only that, but these properties come with land, which drives the value upward. Condos, on the other hand, were small and came with lots of regulations. It seems, however, that this may be a changing trend.

Rising Home Prices on the Westside During First Quarter of 2017


April 18, 2017 | Tags: , , ,
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After crunching the numbers, I’ve noticed a trend of rising home prices on the Westside. I’m not the only one noticing this trend. In fact, the LA Times reported that Southern California home prices showed the largest increase in more than a year. Find out why prices are on the rise, if the trend will continue, and what it means for buyers and sellers on the Westside.

2017 Housing Market: It Looks Like a Banner Year

2017 Housing Market
April 2, 2017 | ,

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

The Westside Makes Condo Sales History in 2016

Westside Condo
February 23, 2017 | ,

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