(3 minute read) We are just past the half year mark and when it comes to South Bay real estate, I have some upbeat news for homeowners and hopeful buyers. To begin with, prices, inventory levels, and sales volume increased compared to last year at this time. For buyers the good news is interest rates are showing signs of stabilizing and the month's supply of inventory has increased across most micro...
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EGBOK Does anyone remember this saying? "Everything's Gonna Be OK" was coined by the "Ken and Bob Company" morning radio program on KABC-AM Los Angeles, California (on the air from 1973–1990). I tell my kids this when they are stressed about something, and it applies to today in many ways as well. Sure, there are some scary things out there, but the world has been through worse. In terms of Real Estate,...
Catch a summer concert - There many options available including Malaga Cove Summer Concerts, Lunada Bay, Sunset Series at the South Coast Botanic Garden, and the longstanding concerts at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach. Enjoy a day at the beach - With so many great beaches all the way from Marina del Rey to Palos Verdes to choose from, but one favorite of ours is Abalone Cove. Head down on a...
The Wealth Effect What is the wealth effect? It can be described in simple terms as “if my neighbor just got that price for their home, then I can get that or more for mine!” It’s the effect of seeing a too good to refuse number to get a seller motivated to sell. At least that’s what buyers are hoping. As prices continue to climb to record highs, it’s the wealth effect that often drives “maybe...