The A Team L.A. Times

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that “affordability” was the top reason for home buying in 2010. That makes sense, especially in these crazy market conditions. Buyers, as always, are looking for a bargain but, more than ever, they’ve been enticed by low home prices and low interest rates. Th...

If you are interested in investing some dollars in a purchase, I just listed a gorgeous condominium for sale in the NoHo Arts district. It is a fantastic price for such a lucrative investment. Renting is continuously on the rise and you would be wise to get in on the money-making capabilities. Se...

Existing home sales continue to be the beacon of hope in this housing recovery. Sales of existing homes jumped in December, marking the fifth month of gains in the past six months, based on an industry report released Thursday. Previously-owned home sales climbed 12.3% in December to an annual ra...

$600,000 is the new $1 million when it comes to home-buying. Million-dollar homes are the most affordable they’ve been in YEARS. This is fascinating news. Buyers are like kids in a candy store. And things aren’t too shabby for sellers either. Even though home sales are down nearly 30% from this t...

Economist Mark Zandi is among the many leaders who believe that the trend of renting over buying is about to reverse. Many people opted out of buying during the real estate decline in Los Angeles but the tide is about to change. This is a great sign since a healthy housing market features renting...

Property markets across the country are relying on an economic recovery to make their Christmas wishes come true. The past year was a tough one. But home prices stabilized in the first half of 2010 as the government offered tax credits to spur sales. That stimulus has come and gone. This year, si...