THE BATTLE OVER HOW TO FIX CALIFORNIA’S HOUSING CRISIS
An ambitious housing bill sparks debate over the best way to build more and bring down prices. “Everyone hates SB 50—everyone hates it,” said California state Sen. Scott Wiener at a recent forum on the state’s housing crisis. “You...
LAX BREAKS GROUND ON $5 BILLION MASS TRANSIT PROJECT
Called the Automated People Mover, the tram is expected to ease airport congestion More than 87 million passengers went through Los Angeles International Airport last year, and most if not all had to fight through traffic to get there and c...
FED SIGNALS NO RATE HIKES FOR 2019
The Federal Reserve is signaling that it may be done hiking interest rates this year, amid signs of economic slowing. The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee on Wednesday left its target rate unchanged at 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. M...
CURB APPEAL COUNTS
If you're selling your home, adding curb appeal can increase your home value 3% – 5% according to Consumer Reports. What face does your home present to the world? Is it inviting or standoffish? Elegant and stately or rambling and quirk...
MARCH MOTIVATION: HOW TO REBOOT YOUR HOME PROJECTS FOR SPRING
Here’s why progress may be lagging on your remodel, refresh or repair projects — and how to get them going again Decision fatigue, disagreements, lack of follow-through, budget issues and even the weather — home projects can stall...MARCH 2019 STUDIO CITY REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
Here is the March 2019 Real Estate Market Update for Studio City. Before you buy and/or sell a home contact us for the market conditions in your area. ...
One Acre in Downtown Culver City Sells for $33M
Clarion Partners made its latest move in Culver City with a $32.6 million purchase of four development lots near the city’s downtown. The New York-based firm purchased a small building at 3835 Watseka Avenue and a series of adjoining park...
Introducing Compass Concierge
We'll cover the upfront costs of select services that can increase your home's selling price and maximize its potential on the market. The Compass Concierge program is the latest in a suite of services designed to cover the upfront cost...
Low Mortgage Rates Set the Stage for Sunny Spring Selling Season
Rates for home loans fell to the lowest in over a year as investors remained concerned about economic headwinds, setting up the housing market for a strong spring season. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.35% in the February 21 wee...