Having recently been through three multiple offer situations for one buyer client and finally securing the third and best property over the weekend, it is clear that this is not a healthy real estate market. Sellers have not been in a position of power like this in 7 years and …
The title of this post seems like the title for a dissertation. There is certainly plenty to write on the subject, however this will be a synopsis of the issues as I realize this blog post is meant to be interesting as well as informative. As you may know, there was a …
For the last two years or so, electronic signatures on real estate forms through platforms such as Docusign have gone from non-existent to fringe to the norm. These forms are widely accepted for offer purposes and only in certain cases are denied by lenders, in which case, hand signatures must be …
On two recent listings, I have been dismayed at the customer service of two major lenders that were obtaining financing on behalf of the buyer, the tweedle dumb and tweedle dumber of residential lending, Wells Fargo and Chase. On the Wells Fargo transaction, the buyer requested a 45 day escrow …
The Dorian is unquestionably the most prestigious building in Playa Vista. Even the neighbors at Chatelaine would (or should) admit that Standard Pacific’s version 2.0 45 unit condo project is not only 4 years newer, but is a tad spicier. While no one can argue Dorian’s appeal, Standard Pacific did …
In the last few months, I have noticed a few things about buyer demand trends in Playa Vista: – 2 bedroom units under $450,000 are scorching, even smaller ones. – 1 bedrooms are less in demand than previously, probably due to the large drop in prices for small 2 bedroom …
While the holiday season it may not always be the most convenient time for Playa Vista home sellers to have their home ready to sell, I can say that doing so might be worth the inconvenience. It is my opinion that it does not matter when you list your Playa …
