Los Angeles Real Estate Blog & Market Updates

Tarzana has one of the strongest senses of community of any neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. People know each other here. • The neighborhood has deep, fascinating roots dating back to Edgar Rice Burroughs, the author who created Tarzan and literally named this community. Ventura Boulevard offers walkable access to restaurants, shops, markets, and services that rival any neighborhood in Los Angeles.

Should I buy a house in LA right now? That is probably the question I get asked more than any other right now. And I am going to give you the honest answer. The truth is, I never tell anyone across the board that it is a good time to buy. Every person's situation is different, and your decision to buy a home in Los Angeles should be based on your finances, your timeline, your life, and your goals, not just what the market is doing on any given day.

Agent compensation is always negotiable. Listing side typically runs 2.5 to 4%, and buyer's agent compensation, if the seller agrees to pay it, typically runs 2 to 3%. •        Closing costs, including escrow and title fees, typically run about 1.25% of the sale price. •        All in, sellers in Los Angeles can expect total costs of roughly 4.25% to 8.25% of the sale price depending on what is negotiated. •        Inspection findings, termite reports, and repairs can add

Real estate transactions are complex. There are title issues, inspection surprises, contractor questions, neighbor disputes, permit problems, HOA complications, appraisal gaps, and a hundred other things that can come up between the moment you decide to buy or sell and the moment you get your keys or your check. The question is not whether problems will come up. They always do. The question is whether your agent is going to solve them or hand them back to you. I am Leegie Par

Your timeline is the starting point for everything. Know it before you do anything else. •        Buyers decide within the first 7 seconds of walking through the front door. Make that moment count. •        Decluttering and de-personalizing are free and among the most powerful things you can do. •        Small, targeted repairs and fresh touches go a long way. You do not need a full renovation. •        Well-prepared homes sell faster and for more money. Every time.

Wooden blocks spelling out "MORTGAGE" are arranged on a table, with a small house-shaped keychain and keys beside them, symbolizing home ownership. By Leegie Parker  |  Real Estate Advisor, Compass  |  Los Angeles | DRE 01020534 I have been helping people buy and sell homes in Los Angeles since 1989. In that time, I have watched the mortgage business change dramatically. It has become more complex, more document-intensive, and more stringent with every passing decade. What w