Find Silicon Beach Homes for Sale Silicon Beach is LA's tech and start-up community. Santa Monica & Venice is where a large concentration of tech companies choose to be based. The prime beach location is a draw for creative talent and artists. The ability to walk to the beach, great places to eat, drink and be merry creates a great lifestyle. Just sit in traffic for an hour, and see how it drains you! If you are just joining the tech community or are a seasoned pro, t he real estate market is heating up from the Silicon Beach buzz. While interest rates are low, it's time to invest in a home nearby your Silicon Beach office. Silicon Beach Homes for Sale Silicon Beach is a great source of inspiration, and has created a strong sense of community. A sense of community provides a source of f... 05/20/2013

Relocating from Silicon Valley To Silicon Beach? If you're new to Los Angeles, and relocating from Silicon Valley, Welcome to Silicon Beach! Most tech jobs are found in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Santa Monica is known for it's excellent schools, and Venice Beach is known for it's creative vibe. However, there are other area's that are more affordable. Mar Vista is still within a bicycle ride. So is Marina del Rey. If you're drawn to planned communities with lots of parks, Playa Vista is a good option. If you're okay with airport noise, Playa del Rey could work too. If you'd like a more urban vibe, yet still want to be west of the 405, consider Brentwood. These are only a few of the Westside communities of Silicon Beach. To find out the neighborhood that fits your needs and lifestyle... 05/13/2013

My #1 Fear About The Silicon Beach Real Estate Market Shift My #1 fear about the Silicon Beach real estate market shift from commercial to residential is listings. As you may know Los Angeles, especially the Westside, is being name Silicon Beach. The Los Angeles tech scene continues to grow. Large branded companies, and start ups are taking foot in Silicon Beach. Commercial space is getting more expensive, spaces like ROC are serving start ups who choose not to plunk down the cash in an expensive lease, and smartly are leading with revenue. As a result, residential real estate is heating up. Back to my #1 fear, a shortage of listings. Right now, we have more buyers than seller's in the Silicon Beach areas of Santa Monica, Venice and Playa Vista. Every listing we place on the market for ... 03/31/2013

How Is the California Real Estate Market? The California real estate is on the upswing. February's numbers are in, and we are nearing the end of the first quarter for 2013. Low inventory, and low interest rates are driving the local market here in Santa Monica. Another factor pushing value and demand upward is L.A.'s tech community affectionately named Silicon Beach. Commercial space is in demand, therefore the talent and executives are seeking homes and rentals. According to California Association of Realtors, February Home Sales Report: “The demand for homes remains solid, but a shortage of homes for sale, especially in the lower-priced segments, is negatively impacting housing sales,” said C.A.R. President Don Faught.  “Sales of homes priced above $500,000 continue to be strong, post... 03/27/2013

Santa Monica, CA List Of Short Sales & Bank Owned Homes As requested from many calls & clients since we represent quite a few.  Here is a list of short sales & foreclosed homes in Santa Monica, CA. For more info or showings, call Kristine 310-737-8173. Santa Monica, CA Short Sales & Foreclosures Showing properties 1 - 5 of 8. (all data current as of 3/26/2013) $425,000 : 201 OCEAN AVE, Unit 1610P, Santa Monica 2 beds, 2.0 baths Home size: 1,216 sq ft Lot size: 38,608 sqft Year built: 1971 Days on market: 42   $449,000 : 1846 9TH ST, Unit 2, Santa Monica 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths Home size: 1,004 sq ft Lot size: 5,798 sqft Year built: 1975 Parking spots: 2 Days on market: 56   $539,800 : 2663 CENTINELA AVE, Unit 304, Santa Monica 2 beds, 2 full baths Home size: 1,583 sq ft Lot size: 3... 03/26/2013

Is Silicon Beach Real Estate Flourishing? According to Ron McElroy, Silicon Beach is exploding with activity from tech companies old and new. But that is in terms of companies.  In terms of real estate, yes commercial space is in demand. Residential homes, condos, and rentals are in demand to house the people and talent fueling Silicon Beach companies. With low interest rates, and prime location the demand for real estate was high on the Westside even before Silicon Beach became to be. In order to ride this wave, Silicon Beach real estate is serving up...get clear on what your budget is and talk to your local Realtors Kim & Kristine 310-737-8173   Check out this article from SoCalTech.com, Ron has a great perspective Why Silicon Beach Is Flourishing from Ron McElroy   Silicon Beach, as ... 03/21/2013

Spring Home Selling Season is Here (Almost) The Spring home selling season in Santa Monica is almost here. With a shortage of inventory, motivated seller's are getting their home ready for the spring selling season. March 20th is the official first day of Spring. Here are a few tips to prepare your home for sale that will help increase curb appeal, ease buyer's minds, and help with a smooth home inspection. Trim branches so they are 10 feet away from your roof. Touch up peeling paint. Have your air conditioning unit serviced and make sure that leaves and debris are removed. Seal any leaks around doors and windows. Have all of these taken care of? Want top dollar for your home? Contact us for a complimentary consultation. We will share with you how we get our sellers top dollar for thei... 03/14/2013