East of West Hollywood Real Estate Blog

Sometimes it's easy to get lost in your own neighborhood in Los Angeles. The city is huge--so you find your favorite spots and stick to 'em. 10 years ago, Atwater Village was still considered "transitional"--it was edgy but cute, but many still preferred Silverlake and Echo Park. How times have c...

I see a lot of inquiries for short sales and foreclosures - the media has made a big deal of them, as have our local Realtor organizations. Some markets are completely consumed with them. In Los Angeles, they pepper the marketplace. Despite the exposure, I don't see buyers coming in with an under...

It's Courtney with picks of the weekend, rates, and my featured list of homes. First, I have one bedroom condo in West Hollywood that is NOT YET ON THE MARKET at 740 N. Kings Road., 90065 It is a 1 bedroom short sale for $320,000. It’s got wood floors, and 876 square feet This is a great price in...

As I watch the election afterthoughts and commentary, I'm reminded of how many choices buyers and sellers have when it comes to choosing a real estate agent. Like politicians, we are subject to the satisfaction of our constituents, and yet are bound by the duties and responsibilities of our posit...

3801 Aloha Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027 MLS 10-488211 (listed by Prudential, Los Feliz) This 3 BR/2 BA home is listed for $769,000 in Los Feliz. What a find! Beautiful natural light, open spaces, and a very nice entertaining terrace. Renovated kitchen and baths--ready to move in. More photos ava...

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For those of us that have strong personalities, a professional career poses challenges--how much of ourselves can we truly be without running the risk of offputting our clients and colleagues? This a great, inspiring take on individuality and I love it--it applies to more than just real estate. O...

Recently I've been getting lots of requests for FHA-approved lofts in downtown Los Angeles. Unfortunately, due to FHA's restrictions regarding commercial space, many of the lofts in downtown LA proper do not qualify for FHA financing and since the buildings were built a few years ago, the associa...

I love it when condo alternatives pop up! This cute 2 bedroom/1 bath treehouse bungalow in Glassell Park is only $359,000. You might remember it from my weekly Market Minute call? If you're not signed up, you should be! Do it now! www.CourtneysMarketMinute.com This property, especially for first ...

Representing buyers during the boom was a challenge--do you remember? Multiple offers (sometimes 20!), no contingencies, no inspections, and the money talked--only the strongest $$ would get the deal? How times have changed! People frequently ask me, "How do I know if it is a good time to buy or ...