State of the Playa Vista Market
There’s only one word to describe the recent run up in housing prices in Playa Vista – unbelievable! Homes such as an Asher plan 3 which sold new a year ago in the $1.6’s, recently closed for $2,250,000. Tapestry homes are selling for $250-$300K more than the same models traded …
Buyer Loyalty is a Two-Way Street
In my 9 years as a broker, my database has not always been flush with clients. Starting out in early 2006 was challenging since it takes time for seeds to grow. Being new to town and looking much younger than my age of 26 did not help. Just as I started …
Inventory Watch and Market Trends – December 2014
For the third straight year, resale inventory in Playa Vista is approaching single digits as we move toward the end of the year with only 12 resales listed as “active” per the MLS. It is more surprising this fall since hundreds of new phase II homes have been completed and …
As Market Rebounds, Overpriced Listings Return
We are starting to see a resurgence of overpriced listings, not just in Playa Vista, but everywhere. Back in the good ol’ days, (2000-2005), people would overprice their homes and buyer’s would get in line to pay. Who could blame them? It was what the market would bear. Buyers who …
HOA Dues and Buyer Perception of Value
It is no secret that Playa Vista has higher than average HOA dues for Los Angeles with combined dues ranging from high $400’s/month to low $1,000’s/month. While you tend to get what you pay for, this added cost, which people argue is not tax deductible, clearly has an effect on buyer …
Multiple Offers Frequent in Playa Vista and California
If you’re in the market to buy, you’ve probably sensed there is a lot of competition these days for a limited supply of properties. Well this cool, but marginally relevant, chart shows the percentage of California properties with multiple offers since 2000. It does not show Playa Vista specifically or anything for 2012, …
Two New 2 Bedroom Listings
With the stronger market, two new homes were listed today as STANDARD sales. Incidentally, both are unit #103. A year ago, I believe these may have been listed in the $400’s or not listed at all, but with the new higher prices, we have a little bit of decent inventory: Villa …