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Objective metrics show that Pacific Palisades standing home market is operating in a healthy state of equilibrium. We break down the pricing adjustments, current inventory levels, and the distinct buyer behaviors signaling long-term community confidence.
While real estate activity in Pacific Palisades is stabilizing, the physical and social return of the community remains a work in progress. We explore the nuanced gap between market data and true repopulation, and why the most resilient recoveries are measured in years, not months.
As our community continues navigating the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfire, homeowners are facing a wide range of challenges — from navigating new laws like AB 851 and dealing with insurance and ALE stress, to managing construction issues such as termites, debris, view protections, and defensible-space requirements. We highlight several lesser-known tips, resources, and reminders to help you rebuild with more confidence, plan realistically, and make informed decisions as recovery continues.
We are often asked by both sellers and potential buyers what the various expenses are in the process of their sale or purchase of a home. The following is a summary of the traditional distribution of expenses associated with these transactions.
Before deciding which agent to entrust your listing to, you might benefit from considering several factors. There is much, much more to selling a home at top dollar than putting up a sign, entering it into the multiple listing service, running a few internet ads, and having other agents preview the property.
I have often been asked what the value of a real estate agent is, or why a sales commission of 5-6% is reasonable. I have also been asked what it takes to sell a home, and why more people do not try it themselves. One owner actually loved the idea of selling his home himself so much that he wanted to hire me as an advisor to help guide him through all of the details.
Since I have had over 1,000 escrows, a new agent recently asked me what key lessons I could share to help her successfully counsel both buyers and sellers.
This is the third in a series of articles in answer to requests for more informational help with “downsizing” issues for seniors. The focus here is on getting started with the process in a systematic and gradual way.
An increasing number of Palisadians have considered downsizing their home due to becoming “empty nesters.” For example, they may own a 5 or 6 bedroom house and have higher maintenance costs and/or feel that it does not make sense to keep such a large place for just the one or two of them.