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Who pays what? Understanding Closing Costs in LA Real Estate
In Los Angeles, closing costs are typically divided between the buyer and the seller, though many fees are negotiable. Buyers generally pay 2% to 5% of the purchase price, primarily for loan-rela...
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Santa Monica? (An Honest 2026 Market Analysis)
The Santa Monica real estate market entering February 2026 is defined by a shift toward stability and increased buyer leverage. While it remains a seller’s market due to chronic scarcity, the "fre...
10 Home Upgrades for Los Angeles Home Owners in 2026
In 2026, the Los Angeles real estate market has shifted from the frantic pace of previous years toward a more balanced, quality-first environment. With interest rates stabilizing and buyers becoming m...
10 Proven Strategies to Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money in 2026
In 2026, selling a home faster and for more money requires balancing traditional preparation with new buyer expectations for energy efficiency, smart technology, and functional, flexible spaces. W...
Is Your Home Valuation Accurate? 5 Things AI Misses About Venice Prices
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Venice Beach this year, you’ve probably checked your home’s "Zestimate" or an automated valuation from a real estate app. It’s fast, easy, and pro...
Buy First, Sell Later: The Strategy I’m Using to Help Clients in 2026
One of the biggest obstacles families face when moving up is timing—selling their current home while trying to compete for the next one. Lately, I have been advising my clients using the Buy Fir...
Post Palisades Fire Market Stats: 8 Months Later
Despite the devastating fires in January, the LA real estate market has shown resilience and strength over the past 8 months when compared to the same period in 2024.
In the charts below, I've high...
Gerard Colcord, One of the First “Starkitects”
Colcord, One of the first "Starkitects"
Gerard Colcord, who designed houses from 1924 through 1984, was known as “Hollywood’s society architect." He didn’t specialize in one particular styl...