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March Market Update
4 years ago nearly to the day LA & much of the world locked down in response to COVID-19 & within 2 weeks Loveland Carr, the real estate industry & all related fields were back to work serving others. On March 15 the NAR settled a class acti...
February Market Update
February was the wettest month since 1998 with over 12” of rain, the 7th wettest month overall in the LA’s 150 year recorded history, according to the NY Times. This did not deter buyers! Sales, as demonstrated by the number of pendi...
Local Impact of Elections
We would like to share the most recent communication from the Hancock Park Homeowners Association that relates to the primary election. Many items on the March 5th ballot will impact our daily lives (and real estate values ultimately) in Hancoc...
LA’s Luxury Market Update January 2024
Measure ULA certainly influenced sales volume of properties over $5 million in the city of Los Angeles since it took effect April 1, 2023. Looking at closed sales in January 2023 relative to the prior year is a bit distorted because there w...
Homeowner Tips #2
Dreaming of warm sunny 😎 days and summer fun in the pool 🏊🍹? A fun fact from talking to several contractors recently. When it comes time to replaster, IF you choose a dark color instead of one like this, spend a bit extra upfron...
Attention Landlords
ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS (now known as "Housing Providers") Check your mail & remember to complete and mail and your rental registry to the City of Los Angeles to avoid penalties & fines. Recently a client called for clarification on...
January Market Update
Buyer confidence picked up in December which is reflected in January sales. Nearly twice as many homes sold in Jan ’24 vs Jan ’23 (13 vs 7), 5 of which were over $3MM. If priced properly to start, they sold quickly. Buyer’s confide...
Luxury Trend Report 2024
The ground is beginning to shift in the luxury real estate landscape in 2024 here in Hancock Park and across key markets of the US. Keep an eye on interest rates as they will be the first barometer of what lies ahead for the market. At this...
LA’s Luxury Market Update 2023
Change is constant and it appears as though change will continue to move at an exponential rate henceforth. And yet, Real Estate is still the best hedge against inflation. The stock market, crypto currency, regional banks, commodity prices,...
2023 Year in Review – Hancock Park Residential Real Estate
Happy New Year to all! 2023 closed with positive news to usher in 2024. The stock market reached all-time high. The 10-year Treasury (which drives mortgage interest rates) is under 4% again off of its ~5% peak. The Federal Reserve expect...
Coldwell Banker 2024 Economic Summit
What Might We Expect in 2024? Join us for The State of the Economy with internationally acclaimed economist Elliot Eisenberg, PhD compliments of Coldwell Banker. Tuesday, January 30th at 11am or 4m PDT Any economist who can write a 70 ...
December Hancock Park Real Estate Market Update
December 2023 Hancock Park Update Happy New Year to all! The best holiday gift for the real estate market was the Fed's announcement to hold rates in December and to expect 3 cuts in 2024. Sentiment soared & the stock market hit new hi...
Homeowner Tips
Sharing a few great tips courtesy of the Windsor Square Association: Water is life, especially in times of disaster. Storing a minimum of one gallon of water per person per day for at least two weeks is crucial. Ensure your water stora...
Balenciaga Comes to Windsor Square
As much as Hancock Park can feel like the Gilmore Girls "Stars Hollow", "Virgin River" or "Mayberry" for Andy Griffith fans, it has always been globally fashionable and understated. This month Balenciaga's marketing team staged a star-studded l...
Larchmont’s Snow Day!
Today we read the sweetest article in our beloved "Larchmont Buzz" newsfeed that we felt compelled to share. In fact, if you long to be part of a community in the sprawling city of Los Angeles, Hancock Park could be just for you and yours! We h...
November Hancock Park Real Estate Market Update
November 2023 Hancock Park Update SAG-AFTRA strike is over and Larchmont Village finally has a little market again with Cookbook in the former Chan Dara space. La Bettola di Terroni is in the full swing of things offering its patrons a f...
A Very Special Interior Tour of Consulate General Homes
Saturday, November 4th from 12pm to 4pm The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical society proudly presents our annual home tour on Saturday, November 4th from 12:00 to 4:00. This year for our home tour we have scheduled an outing which has no...
Q3 2023 Hancock Park Market Update
Labor agreements were reached so it’s back to business Los Angeles! Baby Boomers continue to shape culture and commerce. Properties suitable for their life stage (smaller homes, single level condos, pieds-a-terre) are selling most quickl...