Playa Vista is the new kid on the block on the Westside and is offering space to Silicon Valley players and those wanting to live an urban lifestyle. Although not considered luxury living, Playa Vista’s homes are selling for over $4 million. Here’s why. Reinventing Itself For years, Playa Vista was known for Howard Hughes’ aviation firm that sat vacant... 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
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 haven’t been to the Brentwood Country Mart, you are missing out on one of the Westside’s most famous shopping and food centers. In addition to great food and shopping, you may also run into a celebrity or two. Thriving on the Westside for the last 69 years, this area icon is not to be missed. What You’ll Find... 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
As I’ve been saying for the past several months, the Westside real estate market is on fire. I’ve been watching home prices soar to pre-crash levels with properties flying off the market in a matter of hours. Of course, there are always winners when it comes to the market, so today, I’m going to tell you about the most expensive... Read More
Malibu is open for business! Or, businesses, I should say. This summer, many new companies have come to Malibu to set up shop. With a thriving mom and pop shop community, you’ll find everything you need from hotels to restaurants to fashion. Here are just a few of my favorites. Hiptique 30745 Pacific Coast Highway www.hiptique.com Having opened in early... Read More
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.
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.
In the past several years, the Westside has become a great market for those looking to buy and sell luxury condos. I was excited to see how many “hot” condo markets are right in our own backyard. Let’s look at the numbers for Westside condos during the first quarter of 2017.