A staggering number of permanent Los Angeles residents are “transplants”, a term indicating that they were not born in California. Therefore, when the holiday season comes along, we witness a mass exodus from the city the likes of which we won’t see again until the first weekend of Coachella. Those anchored to LA may enjoy […]
The media might leave you thinking that living in LA means you’re either in a Beverly Hills mansion or a post-apocalyptic hovel, but the reality is that the city offers a diversity of housing options that suit its equally diverse community. This also means that some families are left with the challenge of hosting the […]
Featured image credit: Envato There are few cities in the United States more attuned to an eco-conscious holiday season than Los Angeles. It’s why Angelenos’ passion for creativity so frequently manifests in eco-friendly holiday home decor. Green (and we don’t necessarily mean the color) home decor combines LA’s progressive culture, innovative ingenuity, and celebratory spirit […]
As a homeowner heading into 2026, it can be beneficial to your budget (and peace of mind) to keep aware of when your California property tax is due. Across most California counties (Los Angeles included), officials split these annual tax payments into two installments. Dividing the payments makes it easier for some residents to afford […]
Featured image credit: USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency As the competitiveness of the Greater Los Angeles area’s housing markets intensifies, Angelenos seem to be reassessing their perspective on houses for sale in Lancaster CA. The desert community is nearly 70 miles from Downtown LA, which at one time made it too far out of bounds to consider a […]
Featured image credit: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square For a city that more or less holds its enviable climate throughout the year, parts of Los Angeles undergo a radical transformation during the holiday season. These pockets may be devoid of snow, but they fill the space with character (and a heaping helping of Christmas lights). […]
The moment you tell anyone that you’re a real estate agent, it’s just a matter of time before they ask you, “So, what’s my home worth?” And, at that point, we typically direct them to our free home valuation calculator. But this is a blog, so we’re going to take some time today to break […]
At first glance, November looked a lot like any housing market looks as it cools down for the holiday months. Admittedly, the surges and drops in absorption rate weren’t too remarkable. But a closer look reveals a neighborhood dramatically dropping to its lowest absorption rate since we started publishing our numbers. Meanwhile, another city is […]
If you have big real estate plans for 2026 or have even considered a move of some sort in the not-so-distant future, there’s no better time to prepare than now. After all, you’ll want to enter the new year with a confident footing! December offers a fantastic chance for homeowners to reassess their properties, reinforce […]
It may be cliché to point out that real estate is a “people” business, but there’s a solid foundation of truth to the saying. Many of our agents are either loyal contributors or direct volunteers to numerous local charities and non-profit organizations focused on giving back to the LA community. For these agents, it’s not […]
