Where is the Playa Vista Market Heading?
It is inaccurate to speak of the real estate market in general in terms of good, bad, or otherwise. Markets vary by location, price point, and localized supply and demand trends. It is similarly inaccurate to refer to the Playa Vista market in general terms since there are wide array …
Dealing With HOA’s
In Playa Vista and many other places, HOA’s or Home Owners Associations are a fact of life. They create and enforce rules that add stability to communities and manage common facilities that no one owner would have the manpower to manage. On the other hand, many people find them intrusive, …
Key Points from Housing Seminar at Loyola Marymount University
For the third year in a row, I was fortunate to be invited to speak as the residential real estate expert at the LMU faculty housing seminar, which was conducted this week on campus. The turnout generally consists of tenure or tenure track faculty who are looking to put down …
A Bidding War is Not a War
Over the past few years in what could be considered a seller’s market in most areas, including Playa Vista, many properties for sale have generated offers from multiple buyers. Some call this a “bidding war” and some buyers want to avoid this situation. It is important to remind people that …
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 …
Paraiso Buildings on Sea Walk Drive have New Address
Finally, in an appeal to reason, the Paraiso HOA has legally changed its address for it’s second phase of buildings (2-A, 2-B, and 2-C) located on Sea Walk Drive. After realizing it did not make sense to travel several hundred feet to the North on Sea Walk Dr. to enter one’s …
Current State of the Playa Vista Market
It has been a wild 2+ years, but all good things must come to an end sooner or later. Exit the major supply and demand imbalance that has led to 30-40% price increases since the beginning of 2012 and enter market equilibrium. What a crazy thought that is as we …
Phase II Builders Endeavor to Prevent Buyer’s Agent Involvement
It seems so long since there has been any meaningful new construction on the Westside, but in Playa Vista Phase II, which is currently under construction, the homebuilders are again showing that they will do whatever it takes to scrape a profit at the expense of their customers. All of the …