House Prices Continue To Rise In Most Neighborhoods of Los Angeles!

More data in this week regarding the continued rise of housing prices. CoreLogic reported that home prices rose 12.2% in May 2013 compared with the same month a year ago. It was the largest monthly increase since February 2006. Month over month, May prices rose 2.6%, including distressed home sales. Excluding distressed sales, May prices rose 2.3% compared with April, and the year-over-year price rose by 11.6%. 

Most interestingly, among the 100 largest U.S. cities, 97 showed a year-over-year increase in home prices. Some of the largest gains (including distressed properties) came in the Los Angeles metro area (up 19.8%) which mirrors what we’ve been seeing in this hot market.

What does the future hold? CoreLogic indicates that June housing prices will rise another 13.2% year over year and an additional 2.9% month over month. Excluding distressed sales, CoreLogic’s year-over-year increase for June is forecast at 12% and the month-over-month estimate is forecast to rise by 2%. All more signs that this market shows no signs of cooling off.

Here in Los Angeles, home prices in many neighborhoods have risen well over 20% since last May. If you own a property in one of these neighborhoods and are thinking of selling, now is a really great time to put your home on the market! The inventory is extremely low and with interest rates historically low, there is a multitude of buyers and homes are selling very quickly. The summer season is also the best time to put your home on the market.

• Mid-Los Angeles - 78% increase 
• Hollywood - 70% increase
• Venice - 70% increase
• Malibu - 68% increase
• Brentwood - 50% increase
• Silver Lake - Echo Park - 45% increase
• Palms-Mar Vista - 42% increase
• West Los Angeles - 31% increase
• Marina del Rey - 30% increase 
• Westwood-Century City - 27% increase
• Cheviot Hills/Rancho Park - 24% increase 
• Los Feliz - 23% increase
• West Hollywood - 23% increase
• Beverly Center/Miracle Mile - 22% increase
• Mid-Wilshire - 22% increase
• Playa Vista - 17% increase
• Pacific Palisades - 16% increase
• Hancock Park - Wilshire - 13% increase
• Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West - 8% increase
• Beverlywood - 7% increase
• Hollywood Hills East - 6% increase
• Culver City - 6% increase

A couple neighborhoods in Los Angeles have also experienced a decrease since last year. If you are interested in purchasing a home in these areas, it is currently a great time to buy with interest rates still low!

• Malibu Beach - 48% decrease
• Beverly Hills - 34% decrease
• Bel Air/Holmby Hills - 22% decrease
• Santa Monica - 18% decrease
• Beverly Hills Post Office - 6% decrease

If you are interested in selling your property or would like to find out how much your property is worth in this market, I would be happy to provide a free comparative market analysis and professional estimate of your home value.

If you are interested in purchasing a property, I would be happy to send you a list of available properties that fit your search criteria or answer any questions you might have.

Please contact me directly at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com.

CAMILLE & KELSEY GRAMMER's Malibu Mansion Back On the Market Along With Their Beverly Hills Estate and Beaver Creek Mansion

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Kelsey and Camille Grammer's Malibu estate is back on the market for $14.995 million, a significant reduction from their original asking price of $17.5 million last summer.

The Grammers' Beverly Hills mansion is also on the market and has received a similar price reduction down to $14.995 million (more about their Beverly Hills mansion here). Their Beaver Creek ski mansion in Avon, CO is listed for $6.995 million. All three of these properties must be sold as part of the Grammers' lengthy and complicated divorce settlement.

Their property in Malibu was purchased in 1998 for $4.5 million and is situated on the prominent Srera Road hillside. There is a private pool, barn and guest-house, an outdoor dining area with panoramic views, and a beautiful flower garden.

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in buying, selling, or leasing a property in Malibu or in the greater Los Angeles area. I would be happy to provide you with a list of available properties on the market that fit your search criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost!

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