New year, new laws!

New year, new laws!

There were two new laws passed in late 2016 impacting Los Angeles home owners. I thought you should know!   Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures Law Starting January 1 2017, all single-family homes built before 1994 are required by law to install water conserving...
Year-End Thoughts

Year-End Thoughts

There was uncertainty in 2016 concerning the housing market because it was an election year, and because interest rates were expected to go up (as they have). This, in part, probably contributed to the low inventory we’ve seen recently, because many decided to...
Holiday 2016 Market Update

Holiday 2016 Market Update

With the holidays, one might think the real estate market would slow down. However, there’s actually still plenty of activity this year, possibly influenced by the recent upward performance of the stock market. Going into the holiday season, in our neighborhood...
Holiday Happenings in Beverly Hills

Holiday Happenings in Beverly Hills

‘Tis the season! The winter holidays are one of my favorite times of year, and there is no shortage of activities to delight crowds young and old! Each part of Los Angeles has its own set of celebrations, so here’s a look at what’s on offer in...
Halloween is the BEST North of Montana!

Halloween is the BEST North of Montana!

Happy happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite holidays and I have to say, I think North of Montana must have the BEST decorations in the entire country. People really go all out! Often, residents even hire professional decorators to make sure their home stands out...