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Beverly Hills Realtor streamlines the home selling process
Few addresses are as prestigious and well-known as Beverly Hills. It’s also one of the most coveted places to live, with its sprawling estates, sparkling mansions, hillside residences with breathtaking views, exclusive neighborhoods, and celebrity manors. The vibrant nightlife, dining, and shopping scene also make Beverly Hills even more desir
Selling Your Home in
West Hollywood? Top Tips for Homeowners
If there are two words to describe West Hollywood, they would be eclectic and electric. The city stands as one of the most iconic cultural centers in California. Located in Los Angeles County, between Hollywood and Fairfax, West Hollywood, or WeHo, is best known for its nightlife and music scene.
Millions of visitors and tourists visit We
Steer clear of these
first-time homebuyer mistakes
From games to processes, it is expected for beginners to be unfamiliar with the entire situation. They can read guides and instructions, but since it is their first foray, mistakes will be made. It is the same with buying a home. While we can hand you the tools and information you need, as a first-time home buyer, mistakes are unavoidable. Even
Thinking of investing in
LA’s Miracle Mile? Here are your options
It was around a century ago when a stretch of Wilshire Boulevard, between Sycamore Avenue to the east and Fairfax Avenue to the west, was developed into a shopping area. The idea was to have this sprawling strip accommodate cars, and passers-by would be enamored by the displays organized by local merchants. Soon, this stretch of Wilshire Bouleva
White Glove Service: What
It Is and Why Homebuyers Deserve It
Going through the home-buying process could be quite tedious, especially in exclusive neighborhoods like Hancock Park in Los Angeles. Thankfully, there are a handful of reliable real estate agents and brokerages in the area who underscore white glove service as a primary approach to their work, essentially ensuring clients that they receive the
Getting to know the
neighborhoods of West Hollywood
A vibrant and inclusive community also known as the “Creative City,” West Hollywood – or as locals call it, WeHo – is a dynamic suburb in the heart of Los Angeles. The neighborhoods of West Hollywood are known for diversity, a thriving arts scene, and unique housing options. Whatever your architectural taste and lifestyle, West Hollywood
How to Prepare Your
Studio City Luxury Home for Sale
Who buys luxury homes in Studio City, CA? The answer: Anyone who has the means and inclination, and many do. After all, Studio City is set in a great location in the city of Los Angeles, just a short distance from all that LA has to offer. There’s such a richness in culture and diversity that living, learning, and working here is a joy, and th
Costly Mistakes to Avoid
When Buying a Home in Studio City
Buying a home is never to be taken lightly. With considerable financial and emotional stakes involved, it’s important to make the right decisions and weigh all the factors that can impact your investment. This is even more crucial when you’re buying a luxury home in a high end neighborhood like Studio City.
When it comes to luxury pr
Sherman Oaks, L.A: A
Complete Neighborhood Guide
As a quintessential LA suburb, Sherman Oaks strikes an idyllic balance between charming town ambiance and modern city comforts. Nestled past the hills northeast of Hollywood, Sherman Oaks is a quiet refuge away from the hustle and bustle of LA. It is home to approximately 69,000 residents, a majority of which are college degree holders and emplo
Santa Monica Real Estate
Overview
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Santa Monica Real Estate Overview
SANTA MONICA AT A GLANCE
SANTA MONICA’S REAL ESTATE MARKET
THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF SANTA MONICA
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With its picturesque coastal location, world-class attractions, e
What’s in Store for
Hollywood Hills Real Estate for the Rest of 2022?
Nothing compares to the allure of the posh hillside lifestyle that Hollywood Hills, CA offers. Countless celebrities and prominent personalities have found a home in its eclectic neighborhoods, so it’s no surprise that the Hollywood Hills real estate market continuously draws the most discriminating Los Angeles home buyers and investors.
Understanding the Real Estate
Market in Downtown Los Angeles
In many ways, Downtown Los Angeles fits the description of a perfect neighborhood: it offers a stellar selection of amenities and attractions, it has an efficient and reliable public transportation system, its school district is one of the best in the country, and it has a thriving economy and job market—not to mention an incredibly diverse po
Fun outdoor activities in
and around Burbank, CA
Known as the Media Capital of the World, the City of Burbank in California is truly a spectacle waiting to be recorded, captured, and treasured - not just for its glitz and glamor but also for its pockets of green spaces and exciting trails to explore.
Interested? Make the most out of Burbank's 3,440 hours of sunshine every year with this
Everything to know about
buying a home in Beverly Hills
When Burton Green (oilman and real estate developer) failed to find oil in Rancho de Las Aguas, he and his partners pivoted to create the Rodeo Land and Water Company in 1906. Shortly thereafter, Green renamed the ranch to Beverly Hills and unveiled a blueprint to develop the area in the succeeding decades.
Today, few cities are in the sa
Everything to know about
buying a house in Studio City, Los Angeles
When it comes to real estate that has real star power, Los Angeles has exceptional appeal. For many discerning buyers and those who simply want to be where the action is, this glittering metropolis has a lot to offer in terms of the finest amenities and attractions. While places like Beverly Hills and West Hollywood frequently get the spotlight,
Fun Things to Do
in Studio City in 2022
An introduction to Studio City
Home to more than 45,000 residents, Studio City is the quintessential Los Angeles neighborhood with world-class attractions, amazing nightlife, and prime real estate. At 6.31 square miles, the neighborhood is jam-packed with exciting shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. From art and entertainment, to
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DRIVEWAYS/GARAGES
If you haven’t paved your driveway in a while, new paving is an excellent exterior improvement that makes a good impression as soon as buyers pull up to your home. Your garage doors and exterior also make a good or bad impression. Even if you do not make any changes to your garage, you should clean it out and organize its contents for resale. Replace broken windows and locks and give it a good paint job.
REMODELING PROJECTS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR HOME’S VALUE
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better for you than the other.
For instance, if you have an unfinished basement, maybe your dream when you first moved into your home was to refinish it. It never happened. But now that you are thinking about selling your home, you feel that a prospective buyer would really appreciate a full finished basement. Is that the remodeling project that you should do before selling?
On the other hand, you want to spend as little as possible to squeeze as much value out of your home. Maybe you would prefer to just spruce up the kitchen cabinets or repaint the house. Whichever camp you fall into here are some remodeling project ideas that usually add at least a few thousand dollars to the value of your home.