Santa Monica Real Estate and the Surrounding Westside

Now is the time.  If you have the money and you are thinking about it, you should seriously consider it.  We are in a buyer's market and it does not come along too often, perhaps every 15 years.  Opportunity is knocking and it is knocking hard!  Don't let this opportunity pass by.  Purchase in th...

Now is the time!  Currently, there are 290 listings in Santa Monica inclusive of condos and single family homes. The inventory is vast and the pricing is fantastic.  This buyer's cycle does not come about very often - probably every 15 years or so - so if you are thinking of buying - please conta...

Look Who Is Buying America (edit/delete) As we struggle with the mortgage crises here within the United States, there is a huge amount of foreign investors coming in.  Why? They see the value and they see a rare opportunity. I am always saying these days - it is not the 'real estate' market that...

If you are a first time home buyer and are toying with the idea of buying a home but are on the fence with your decision, here are some important things to consider. Rents are Outrageously High! Here in Los Angeles you can’t find a decent rental under $1500 and that would get will probably get y...

With the recent heat wave that struck Los Angeles over the weekend, the term 'earthquake weather' often comes to mind.  I don't think scientists have ever found a link between severe  heat and earthquake  activity  but nonetheless we still think of it,  reference it to each other and wonder about...

This was published in our local newspaper the Argonaut which covers Marina del Rey, Westchester, Playa, Santa Monica and Venice. This was a wonderful event for our community.  The exhibit showed many historical photos of the coastline through Santa Monica, Venice and Playa del Rey as well as othe...

Wow!  I can't remember it being this hot.  I am in Santa Monica and my car tempature read 93 at 10:30 this morning.  Remember, be very careful with your pets.  Give them plenty of water and do NOT leave them in the car.  Even 5 minutes is too long in this heat.  There was a story of a dog who die...

This is so impressive.  With so much negative press these days about our youth, this is a very nice and refreshing read on the young women of Santa Monica. http://westsidehomefinders.com/home.asp   Taken from the Argonaut on June 17, 2008   Local young women earn Girl Scouts' highest award Ninety...

This is a very fun and good community event to attend.  Try to attend if you can although it is very warm here in Santa Monica this weekend! :)   Announcement in the Argonaut June 19, 2008 Santa Monica Teen Film Fest returns for a third annual show   The third annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festiv...

Please see this article in the Argonaut describing the event.  Bands, food, pony rides for the kids - a fun event in Santa Monica. http://westsidehomefinders.com/home.asp   Article taken from the Argonaut June 19, 2008. Get to the 'Main' event The eighth annual Santa Monica Main Street Summer SOU...