Relocating to Los Angeles: Your Before and After Guide to Settling In and Thriving
Guest blog by Alice Robertson For anyone relocating to Los Angeles, the move itself is only half the challenge. The other half is everything that happens on either side of it: figuring out where you’ll actually live before the truck arrives, then turning that space into a home once you’re …
Question and Answer with your Expert Contributor
What is your favorite condo building in Playa Vista? This is a hard question because all buildings have elements and floor plans that I like, but based on my own style and location preferences, the top three in no particular order are: Concerto Lofts, Promenade, and Chatelaine. Concerto Lofts units …
Reid and Jack Take New York: Spring Break, Kaplan Style
Spring break doesn’t always mean everyone has same itinerary. In the Kaplan household, it often means divide and conquer. This year, that meant a father-son trip east while the rest of the crew held down the fort. With Elan back in school, Jack (12) and I had an extra week …
Condo Price Declines Fueling the Rise in Accidental Landlords
Recently, a trend is emerging in the Los Angeles condo market, particularly in older buildings. Prices have declined from their peak, buyer demand has thinned, and yet rental demand remains strong. The result is a growing number of “accidental landlords”; condo owners who intended to sell, but instead are leasing …
Should You List Now or Wait Until Summer? A Playa Vista Timing Guide for Sellers
This spring, Playa Vista homeowners face a difficult decision: list now or wait until summer. In theory, the debate seems simple. Fewer listings are typically on the market in early spring, which means reduced competition, while summer offers the possibility of lower interest rates, which would improve the market. In …
First-Time Home Buyers and the Fixer-Upper Reality Check
Guest blog by Alice Robertson First-time home buyers often eye fixer-uppers as an affordable doorway into ownership, imagining sweat equity turning into instant value. The idea is simple: buy low, renovate smart, and grow into the home over time. The reality, though, lives in the details—costs, timelines, safety, and stamina. …
Interior Design Trends for 2026 that are Perfect for Playa Vista
Interior design is shifting towards style where coastal influence meets urban sophistication and tech-savvy lifestyles. If Playa Vista were a person, this would be their distinct personality. After years of minimalist, sterile interiors, the direction now is warm, intentional, and deeply personal. Well-designed homes are becoming curated environments that balance …
Why Do People Leave Playa Vista? What Playa Vista Homeowners Are Doing Next
Every neighborhood evolves, but Playa Vista’s story is unique. A neighborhood that almost never existed, located on the site of a former airport and protected wetlands, began as a bold vision of a master-planned community designed to have the feel of a public space-focused coastal village within a massive city. …
2026 Playa Vista Market Preview
As we look ahead to 2026, it’s worth pausing to reflect on how the market in Playa Vista shaped up through October 2025, before turning to the trends that are likely to influence real-estate activity in the year ahead. 2025 Recap: A mixed market Price levels & volume: – According …
The Unexpected Upside of Downsizing: Finding Freedom, Flexibility, and a Fresh Start
Guest blog by Alice Robertson Downsizing — whether it’s a smaller home, a reduced workload, or a simpler daily routine — can seem like a loss at first glance. But in reality, it’s an invitation. When you strip away what’s unnecessary, you uncover what truly matters: flexibility, clarity, and the …