Luxury Homes / 20 posts found

U.S. Luxury Housing Market Saw Prices And Demand Grow In May

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Reposted from Forbes | Dima Williams, Contributor | June 25, 2020 Similar to the wider U.S. housing market, which is bouncing back from the early, dampening effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury segment recorded a promising uptick in entry prices, demand and inventory, according to a report by listing website Realtor.com.  Defined as the top 5% of homes listed, the upscale housing sector saw the listing price entry point across the nation grow 6.1% year-over-year to $2.97 million. As more luxury residences hit the market in May compared to April, their higher prices led the overall housing market’s median […]

Selling in Los Angeles

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It’s Time to Sell Your Los Angeles Home While it may seem like there’s never really a bad time to sell in Los Angeles, there’s a better time to sell than others. Right now, it’s a great time to sell. The Los Angeles real state market is very hot and selling now could mean cashing in, especially for luxury sellers. Currently, the housing inventory is low and there’s plenty of demand for homes in LA. This creates the perfect mixture for multiple offers and higher selling prices. In fact, the median sales price in Los Angeles last year was $570K, […]

California: The Hottest Market of 2017

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The Hottest Real Estate Market for 2017: California With home sale prices rising all across the nation, it’s interesting to look back and see which state dominated in 2017. California was the state with the most cities on the list of the hottest real estate markets. This was based on the highest selling price, highest percentage increase for sales price from 2016 to 2017 and many other factors. Out of the top 20 spots on the list of 100 hottest real estate markets, 10 were found in California. Here’s a look at the hottest real estate markets from last year. […]

Luxury Homes: Finding the Right Agent

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Top 3 Things to Look for in a Luxury Real Estate Agent When it’s time to sell a luxury home, you need the right agent. Not just any real estate agent will do. The luxury real estate market is a different animal and you need the right agent to help you tame that animal. If you’re looking for the right luxury agent for your needs, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three things to look for in a luxury real estate agent. Incredible Marketing Luxury homes require great marketing to sell for top dollar. When you start searching […]

Selling: An Essential List

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An Essential List of Things to Do to Sell Your Home You’ve decided it’s time to sell, so what do you do next? Having a list of essentials to get done before listing your home for sale is vital. Here’s our list of essentials to help you get your home sold fast. Find a Great Real Estate Agent Deciding you don’t want to hire a professional agent to help you sell your home is a bit like trying to re-roof your own home. While you may be able to handle the task, you shouldn’t. Trying to sell your home on […]

Top Real Estate Trends for 2018

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Top Luxury Real Estate Market Trends to Watch in 2018 The United States will see many new trends in 2018 due to a huge rewrite of the tax codes. Some of these trends will be found within the luxury real estate market. Of course, the tax code won’t be the only thing impacting the luxury market in 2018. Tax Impact will be Felt Globally While the United States provides the largest changes to the tax code, other areas made changes, as well. The changes in the US will provide a race to dodge the new taxes from foreign investors, flexible […]

Why Choose a Local Agent

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Top 3 Benefits of Choosing a Local Real Estate Agent If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, it’s time to find the right real estate agent for you. While choosing a real estate agent in your city is important, choosing a local real estate agent goes beyond just choosing an agent in your city. Local often means an agent that specializes in your neighborhood or the neighborhoods you’re targeting to buy a home in. It’s not enough for the agent to be located in your city. They need to know your target area or neighborhood inside and out. […]

Essential Real Estate Agent Questions

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Essential Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Real Estate Agent Whether you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent matters. If you don’t choose wisely, you could end up with someone not experienced in your type of property or simply not capable of delivering results. Before hiring any real estate agent, ask these essential questions. How much experience do you have as a real estate agent? Experience is necessary when it comes to buying or selling any property. If you choose an inexperienced real estate agent, you’re gambling on the type of results you’ll get. […]

Top Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent

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Top Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home   The majority of those shopping for a home in 2017 chose to hire a real estate agent. In fact, 87% of those buying a home, according to the 2017 Profile of Home Buyer and Sellers hired an agent. Home buyers were asked to list what they felt were the top benefits they gained from hiring a real estate agent. Here are some of the results. 60% of buyers believed the agent helped them understand the buying process better 56% said the agent pointed out unnoticed faults or […]

Beverly Hills Luxury Real Estate

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Beverly Hills: A Famous Luxury Destination for Real Estate Beverly Hills has become very famous over the years as one of the most luxurious places to live in California. It’s located in Los Angeles County and while it was originally popular for lima beans, it has become synonymous with luxury in more recent years. It’s home to the popular 90210 zip code, Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Oil Field. The city has been a part of a number of television shows and movies. It has also been a home for many celebrities because of the extravagant dining and shopping. […]