Can you buy a house without a REALTOR® in California? Technically, yes. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. You could also survive jumping out of a plane without a parachute. But, like your prospect of successfully buying a home without a REALTOR®, the odds aren’t exactly in your favor. Jumping into a […]
Featured image credit: Seth Styles You’d be forgiven for considering Glassell Park an overlooked or even an underrated Los Angeles neighborhood. But you’ve probably just been talking to the wrong people. The Northeast LA neighborhood has actually been picking up steam as an in-demand area for first-time homebuyers, particularly among Millennials. And there’s nothing random […]
Few housing markets around the U.S. can match Los Angeles for luxury. But in recent years, a new value has entered the market with an equitable defining essence: sustainability. Naturally, area real estate brokerages are noticing. Luxury mansions in the Hollywood Hills are adorned with energy-harnessing solar panels, new construction in Culver City is prioritizing […]
For most Americans, the week after Christmas is a relaxed time to catch their breath after the holiday bustle and before the New Year’s revelry. But for the house-hunting insiders, Christmas is like a red-and-green checkered flag waving over the track to homeownership. While most of the country is distracted by new gadgets or wallowing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We know you’re taking a deep breath before plunging into holiday shopping, but we wouldn’t bring this topic up now unless the timing were critical. For Los Angeles area homeowners (and many throughout the country), late November and early December are the prime times to get your tax strategies in order. It’s all about maximizing […]
Featured image credit: Basil D Soufi Few areas in the United States so artfully combine urban living with style and sophistication like Century City. It’s like a mini-city within a city; a compact and curated mecca where luxury marries business in mirrored facades of gleaming glory. Life in Century City practically demands high-rise living. And […]
