Author Archive
Tax Win: IRS Provides Clear Test on How 20% Deduction Applies to Rental Income, Exchanges
The Internal Revenue Service has issued final rules on the 20 percent business income deduction (Sec. 199A of the Tax Code) that was enacted in late 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Among other things, the rules confirm that the ...
New bistro/bakery for 2019!
Welcome Sebastien Cornic and his team to Larchmont Village! Cafe Parisien is his second restaurant in Los Angeles, but first foray into our neighborhood. We stopped by today, on day three of opening to try it. If you love fresh croissant...
Los Angeles Times “Hot Property”!
We were very pleased to be featured in the Los Angeles Times Real Estate Section for 72 Fremont Place! Article on November 26, 2018
Helpful tips for those impacted by the fires
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the fires throughout California including the fire fighters who are working tirelessly. Below are 2 helpful lists to help you, your family and/or friends begin to rebuild your lives an...
Propositions 5 and 10
A perspective from the California Association of Realtors (CAR) Two initiatives on the statewide ballot this November could dramatically affect housing opportunities, private property rights, and the availability of affordable housing. The f...
The Pie Baking Contest Was a Success!
2018 marked our first year to sponsor the pie baking contest and the Larchmont Family Fair. A special thank you to our judges: Daryl Twerdahl of St Vincent's Meals on Wheels, Salvatory Pena of La Tropézienne Bakery on La Brea and downtown ...Pie Contest at the Larchmont Family Fair, Oct 28th
Calling all Bakers on October 28th! Cash prizes!!! Secret celebrity panel to judge all homemade pies on the basis of overall presentation, tastiness and the name of your pie. 3 categories for bakers: "Tiny p...
Q2 2018 Local Market Update
Hancock Park real estate is sizzling! Below are key highlights from April - June 2018: Homes Over $2 Million $147.9 million sold, $65.8 million MORE than Q1 2017 41 sold versus 22 Average price per sq. foot was $912, +9% higher H...
Summer Sanctuaries in the Neighborhood
As it feels like an inferno this week, we are sharing some of our favorite past listings with PERFECT backyards in which to cool off.
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave
Every year for the past 25 years, Coldwell Banker has placed American flags on the lawns of our neighborhood. Loveland Carr Properties looks forward to supporting this every year! We are so grateful for our Country and the Freedom we have....
1st Quarter Update
Happy Spring to all! Here are some key highlights of Q1 2018 versus Q1 2017: Homes Over $2 Million - 15 Sold Versus 31. $56.5 million sold, $71.2 million LESS than in Q1 2017! Buyer demand remains strong while fewer properties are ava...
Donald Uhl Designed Home
One of our newest listings is an architectural gem designed by renowned Los Angeles architect, Donald Uhl. Featured multiple times in Architectural Digest, Uhl came to prominence in the 1920s and his houses are still making an impression t...
2018 Federal Tax Information
A useful summary of 2018 federal tax information from Mass Mutual. Please refer to www.IRS.gov and your CPA for further information as changes can occur after this publish date. Click below to download!
LA Times: Plan to dramatically increase development would transform some L.A. neighborhoods
Check out this Los Angeles Times report on state Senate Bill 827 which "would loosen or eliminate restrictions on height, density, parking and design for residential properties near major rail and bus stops" and see how it could affect Hancoc...
Financial planning for your next home purchase
This insightful article from The Washington Post explores a key (and sometimes stress-inducing) element to buying a home: financial planning. While words and concepts like credit score and down payment might scare people off from trying to p...