2016 Summer Rental Rates, Los Angeles
Los Angeles rentals are getting pricey! This handy map shows the median rental rate for L.A. communities. Los Angeles rental rates are at an all-time high. Only 6 cities in the nation are more expensive than L.A., and half of those are in California! An online rental site, Zumper, mapped the median rent […]
L.A. Bunker Hill circa 1940s
Bunker Hill in Los Angeles is roughly five square blocks located in the Northwest area of downtown. In 1959, the area was the subject of a massive “urban-renewal” project that would change the downtown landscape. In the early part of the twentieth century, Bunker Hills was home to some of the most elegant mansions, […]
18 Indoor Air-filtering Plants Recommended by NASA
The average American spends 93% of their life indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Whether at home, work, or in an automobile, most of us spend the majority of our time in an enclosed environment. This is problematic for many reasons. The EPA’s Internal Air Study found that indoor concentrations of some […]
5 Common Escrow Deal Breakers
You’ve put so much time, money, research, blood, sweat, and tears into finding your dream home, you don’t want the deal to fall apart at the last minute. A survey by the National Association of Realtors® found that 1 in 16 home deals fall through. Here are a few of the most common reasons […]
Screened Porch: Bring The Outdoors Inside
Many homeowners are expanding their living space to include outdoor areas, but how about bringing the outdoors inside? A screened porch or patio can give you that outdoor feeling with indoor protection. Before air conditioning, most homes featured a screened porch as a matter of necessity to offer respite from intense heat, and […]
7 Common Home Fire Hazards
In 2013, there were 487,500 structure fires in the U.S., resulting in $9.5 billion in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The good news is that structure fires are steadily declining, down from over 1 million in 1980, 624,000 in 1990, and 505,000 in 2000. But when you analyze the data, […]
LA AirBnB Lawsuits
Lawsuits are beginning to emerge in Los Angeles county as city officials crack down on unlawful short-term rental properties. Several California communities have recently passed legislation aimed at managing the short-term rental market, particularly as offered by sites such as AirBnB. Anaheim has banned short-term rentals altogether. Many landlords have continued to operate […]
Unanimous Vote For FHA Condo Legislation
Both the House and the Senate approved a bill by unanimous consent that will change FHA condo rules. New legislation will streamline the FHA’s certification requirements, relax owner-occupancy requirements, and make condo financing more accessible. On July 14, 2016, the Senate passed H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act” that has been […]
8 Tips To Organize Your Laundry Room
Organize your laundry room with these space-saving tips! Laundry is a never ending monster that will quickly spiral out of control and consume your whole house. The best way to get a handle on laundry for your household is to develop a system and design your laundry room to facilitate your needs. A re-design of […]
LA Rental Rights
Los Angeles, along with several other densely-populated California communities, have been facing a housing crisis, particularly due to lack of affordable rental units. Over 1,000 rent controlled units were removed from the Los Angeles market in 2015, displacing thousands of residents. In response to the crisis, Mayor Eric Garcetti, along with the Los […]
