By now you have likely been showered with stories about the National Association Realtors (NAR) class action suit regarding real estate commissions. The media has whipped up a storm of confusion. Change is ahead indeed and many details are stil...
Speaking of taxes....
What has been the result of Measure ULA since it took affect 12 months ago?
Recall UCLA and proponents advertised that the taxes would raise $900+ million for affordable housing. The Measure passed with a simple ...
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...
Even with a writer’s strike many offers were written in Hancock Park as the imbalance of supply relative to demand and demographic trends are keeping our market dynamic and strong. Multiple offers continue for the most prized locations and ma...
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Even with a Writer’s Strike many offers were (and are being) written in Hancock Park.
Multiple offers continue for the most prized locations and many are still offering cash.
For the month of May there were 9 sales down from 18 in M...
Spring has sprung and the sun is shining upon Hancock Park. Over the last three months the market (and real estate professionals) showed resilience despite constant rainfall, volatility in the banking sector, another interest rate hike, major t...
Dare we say the market is ‘normalizing’?
Q4 2022 was a time for social re-engagement after nearly 3 years. Our local Larchmont Family Fair was well attended as were many joyful holiday parties. What a great community we call home!
The...
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
Clearly buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make thi...
The $5+ million luxury segment of the real estate market from Hancock Park to Malibu is down slightly year to date as of the end of August 2022.
765 closed sales of $5+ million this year, versus 784 at this time last year. (-2.5%)....