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Why Leases Continue to Dominate the Palisades Market and Risks in a Changing Market

The real estate market in Pacific Palisades has undergone significant changes, with home sales dropping by almost 20% and a sharp increase in leasing activity. This shift raises critical questions about the future of the market, including whether it now favors buyers, given lower sales prices and higher interest rates. However, the leasing market remains strong despite the larger inventory, and several factors continue to limit the number of homes available for sale. As interest rates potentially moderate through 2024, the market may see more balanced activity, though the future of leasing prices remains uncertain.

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Real Estate News

Risks in a Changing Market: Adapting Strategies for a Transforming Real Estate Landscape

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of real estate demands astute observation and strategic planning, especially as indicators point toward an impending shift in the market. As we near the turn of the year, subtle yet significant changes are surfacing—a rise in inventory accompanied by a slower pace of sales, dwindling multiple offers, and increased renegotiations during escrow.

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Real Estate News

New Wildfire Disclosure Report

In Pacific Palisades, a region classified as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the threat of wildfires looms large. Residents are continually encouraged to take proactive measures to safeguard their properties. Earlier this year, local fire department personnel conducted assessments of properties in brush areas, identifying those with excessive vegetation and urging owners to comply with clearance regulations. To address the need for a more systematic approach to assess property-specific wildfire risks, a groundbreaking tool called the “Wildfire Disclosure Report” has been introduced.

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Guide to Selling a Home

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Buying a Home

The Internet Empowered Buyer And Seller

Just a few years ago, less than 20 percent of home sales involved any Internet use. Now over 70 percent of California sales involve buyers searching the Internet for homes, loans, real estate agents, quality of community and schools, and for information about the purchase process.

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Guide to Buying a Home

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Buying a Home

Tips For A Smooth Purchase Process for Home Buyers

Of course, there are occasional situations where a home has been purchased at a great price. However, as many disappointed buyers will attest, at least as of the beginning of August, we are still in a “seller’s market.” Many active buyers today falsely assume that this is a “buyer’s market”, and that they will be able to negotiate much lower than the listed price.

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Buying a Home

Home Searching On Your Own vs With An Agent

“We are helping our son with his first home (condo) purchase, and really think he should work with an agent through the entire process. He and his friends feel sure that he does not need to engage an agent until ready to buy, and then he might do well to work with the seller’s agent. Could you please share your thoughts about this issue and also about the various search sites that our son is intending to use?” — A Santa Monica Homebuyer’s Dad

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Senior Lifestyle Options

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Downsizing & Rightsizing

Empty Nesters: When Downsizing Your Home Makes Sense

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. 

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