When to move?
They say timing is everything -- and when it comes to moving -- there is no truer adage. Here are a handful of tips/thoughts about when...
Summer Features R.O.I.
The return on investment (ROI) of summer features in LA area homes is much larger than in the rest of the country. While many sites claim...
Baby Boomers vs. Millennials
Not sure I totally agree with this survey, but perhaps it's not too far off. However, in my experience, people in the LA area are usually...
What you want in an exterior space...
Last week, I talked about the importance of having some sort of exterior living space in California. This week, House Canary brings you...
California Dreaming
This is a really good, but general, overview of home price averages across California. Along with the single/double income needed to...
Wire Fraud Advisory
So this is a bit of a buzzkill...wire fraud is still happening, and happening more frequently. The infographic below shows the breakdown....
Property Tax Deductions
Since this is a real estate blog, I try to stay away from politics... But the current effort to overhaul the tax code could have a...
Marriage Equality Opening New Doors
When the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in 2015, it opened the possibility of marriage to millions of Americans. The...
Remodeling R.O.I.
So you want to remodel? Go ahead. But keep in mind the different ROI (return on investment) rates for different projects. Below is a...
What should you do with an outdoor space?
A couple posts back, I wrote about the increase in value that comes with having a well-defined outdoor space. In Los Angeles, any...
