East of West Hollywood Real Estate Blog

I've been a seller, myself, so I understand how tempting it is to think that reducing the price of your house is actually lost money. But it isn't true! When pricing a home, it is up to the honest agent to be clear about the risks of overpricing. Sometimes, regardless of the risks, sellers STILL ...

I keep myself informed on the lending market, but never claim to be an expert--experience has taught me that the lending and underwriting rules can change moment to moment, and what was true yesterday is not always true today. There was a time a few months ago when three deals were closing and th...

This beautiful 1920's home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the famed community of Laurel Canyon, just minutes from both the heart of West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip, and Studio City. The spaces speak for themselves--charm, space, and light! Hand-carved beamed ceilings, Saltillo tile,...

Facebook is a funny thing. It can bring out people's sensitivities like no other social media. For some reason, that status update can really get personal. Now, my mother never told me not to discuss politics and religion (though she probably should have) and anyone that knows me, knows that I ha...

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) has been sunsetted and new appraisal independence standards are in the works! What excellent news for consumers, lenders and agents alike! The Dodd-Frank Act is moving its way through Congress, so now is the time to email your Senators and Representatives...

Today, I read an ActiveRain post on whether or not we are overexposed by social media--particularly Facebook Places and other such "check-in" sites (Foursquare). There is no doubt in my mind that we ARE certainly overexposed, and there is an increasingly less indelible line between my public and ...

When I first started in real estate, I worked as a licensed assistant. One of my responsibilities was to take my boss's clients out to look at property. Sometimes it was awkward--the clients asked for my perspective on particular things (and sometimes the advice differed from my boss's advice), a...

We have dear friends in Washington, DC, one of whom is a blogger at The Atlantic and recently posted this article:http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/08/home-sales-plunge-in-july/61960/. I replied this way on the actual site: "I have to admit, Megan, I love you, but your assessment l...

There are so many styles of architecture in Hollywood--it's one of the magnificent things about the real estate here. From Art Deco to Architectural homes, new construction loft-like condos to Arts & Crafts bungalow, it's all here. I'm going to start posting some of my favorite listings on my blo...

Since the downturn in the market 5 years ago, I've frequently had buyers ask me, "So, how low do you think they will go?" when it comes to the price of a property. Despite the statistical figures showing consistent improvements in the market in Los Angeles (and Washington, DC metro) over the past...