10 Tips for Finding a Los Angeles Home Rental

Are you looking for a Los Angeles home rental?   If you have been following the Los Angeles real estate market then you will know that inventory is low.  It is the same for Los Angeles rentals also. Here are some tips for finding a Los Angeles home rental in this competitive market: If you are looking for a rental under $2,500, use Craigslist, Westside Rentals or drive around and watch for "For Lease" signs.  You will get the most choice this way. Over $2,500 it will probably pay … [Read more...]

Full Service Condo Buildings in Los Angeles

Unlike New York, Los Angeles does not have a surplus of full service condo buildings,  and I get frequent requests for these kinds of buildings, both from prospective buyers and renters. There is one main concentration of full service condos, and that is on The Wilshire Corridor, where most of the buildings have 24/7 concierge and valet service, and full amenities such as swimming pool, spa, gym, conference room, etc.  The other concentrated area is Century City.  Downtown L.A. … [Read more...]

Luxury Homes for Rent in Los Angeles

I am getting a lot of calls lately from people looking for luxury homes for rent in Los Angeles.  Often these are calls from assistants doing a preliminary search for their bosses, so having a Los Angeles real estate agent help with the search is going to make life so much easier. Los Angeles homes for rent are going extremely quickly, not quite so much on the luxury end but  if the property is something special, then it too will go.  For that reason having someone watching the listings … [Read more...]

Renting an Ocean Front Property in Santa Monica? How Much are you Going to Have to Pay?

You are moving to Los Angeles and are considering renting an ocean front property in Santa Monica. What is available and how much will it cost to rent a condo in Santa Monica? Presently there are 22 ocean front condos for rent in Santa Monica.  The average price is $8,570 per month, average square foot is 1,613 and average days on the market 61. You may be thinking of buying instead? There are 17 ocean front condos for sale in Santa Monica, at an average price of $1,756,053, average sq. … [Read more...]

Leasing a Condo in West Los Angeles

You are relocating to Los Angeles, or are in-between situations.  Maybe you are downsizing your Los Angeles home and would like to try leasing a condo in West Los Angeles before making the final decision about where you would like to live. There are a number of condos available for lease in West Los Angeles.  Prime areas to look include the Wilshire Corridor and Century City. Wilshire Corridor condos for lease There are presently 68 Wilshire Corridor condos for lease. Average price = … [Read more...]