Enjoy some peace and quiet in the middle of bustling East Hollywood. This 2br/1ba detached back house is the rear unit of two on a deep lot that is gated for maximum privacy and security. With a dedicated 1-car garage, storage space, private laundry area, yard space, and no shared walls, this home feels more like a Single Family Residence than an apartment. Plus, an independent HVAC system means no cross-contamination with the other unit. 

Built in 2014, the home feels sleek and modern with white oak hardwood floors, dual paned windows, insulation for temperature and sound, tankless h2O heater, shared backyard with veggie garden, central heat & air, W/D hookups in garage, wired for internet and security alarm.  A large 4'x4' skylight provides…

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Surprisingly spacious, this 1920s California bungalow duplex has all the history and character you could want in the most prime area of Elysian Heights. This 1,623 square foot, 2-story property sits in the hills above Echo Park, mere steps away from Valerie Confection. It's a short walk to Echo Park Lake, the renowned local restaurants and bars on Sunset Blvd, or an easy drive to Dodger Stadium and Downtown. 

For more details and pictures, check out the complete listing information here! 

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The pandemic has made practically every company rethink how they operate in an effort to keep people safe. When Los Angeles was on full lockdown, the real estate industry pivoted to virtual home tours and open houses. Now that social distancing measures have been relaxed, looking at properties in person is possible again, but it's still not safe to go back to business as usual.

At the beginning of July, the Departments of Public Health and Cal/OSHA revised safety guidelines for real estate professionals conducting showings during COVID-19. If you decide to go house hunting (and now's a great time to do so with mortgage rates being historically low) here's what you can expect.

Walk-Ins Not Welcome

Open houses might not be strictly virtual now,…

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Yesterday, Governor Newsom reinstated closures on most businesses in California, and on July 25th, the $600 weekly unemployment aid is set to expire. As coronavirus cases continue to surge in LA County, a renters relief program is desperately needed for so many out of work Los Angelinos who are on the brink of eviction. 

This month, the City of Los Angeles announced they would be allocating 103 million dollars for renters in need. Unfortunately, renters have to act fast, as the application window to receive a piece of that money is a mere five days, from Monday the 13th until 11:59 PM this Friday. Another caveat is that this assistance sum is expected to help up to 50,000 households, though the city anticipates there will be many more applications…

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Prior to the pandemic, many small businesses in Los Angeles were struggling under the weight of soaring rent prices in the city. Now, entrepreneurs are being crushed by lockdowns with little hope that the federal government will swoop in to offer some relief, forcing them to figure things out for themselves. 

One option for micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, or non-profits in the area is to apply for a grant through the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund. The fund has 3 million dollars available to disperse in $5,000 to $15,000 increments. Unlike the federal PPP loan program that "small" businesses (like, ahem, Sweetgreen and Shake Shack?) could apply for, the selection process for this grant will be through an equitable, weighted lottery…

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If you're looking to move to what feels like a quaint little neighborhood in the middle of Los Angeles, Larchmont Village is the place to go. It's the perfect part of town for a young family who wants to be close to the action but still have a little peace and quiet. When we're not in the middle of a pandemic, it's the ideal place to take a stroll on Sunday morning with your kids in tow. Though brunch followed by a little leisurely window shopping isn't as simple to do as it once was, Larchmont Village is still an idyllic part of the city to live.

When restrictions do lift again, you'll be glad that you moved here and that all the things to see and experience are just outside waiting for you. In the meantime, they still have plenty to experience! 

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For the last two years, Los Angeles County has been tightening regulations for Airbnb and other short term rental (STR) hosts. But despite implementing stricter rules on what kind of properties could be put on these sites, Los Angeles still had the most Airbnb units in the country at the end of 2019.  

Once the pandemic began this year and travel bans were enacted, the short term rental industry came to a screeching halt. Here we are about five months later, and people are looking to go on vacation again, meaning STR reservations are picking back up. However, it might not be business as usual for some Los Angeles hosts, as Airbnb announced this week that there will be a new compliance system in place to help enforce LA home sharing laws. 

Airbnb…

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Were you about to put your house on the market just before the pandemic began? Like so many other expectations people had for 2020, coronavirus surely threw a wrench into those plans. 

These crazy few months have also made people rethink how they're living their lives. Maybe you're realizing that in these uncertain times you want to leave the city and move closer to your extended family so you and your kids can see them more regularly. It's at least a common thought many are having considering online home listing views have shown that there's a renewed interest in migrating to the suburbs.

No matter your reason for wanting to sell, you've probably held off because you're afraid that you won't be able to make a return on your investment. During…

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As states begin the slow process of reopening, there remains plenty of uncertainty about how to approach the process of buying and selling homes. 

After all, the coronavirus has impacted every industry in the U.S., and that includes the real estate industry. This is why many homebuyers have wondered whether it’s even possible to still close on a house during the coronavirus pandemic.  

The good news is that you absolutely can—you just need to be a bit more flexible and prepared than perhaps you would be during normal times. 

Here’s what you need to know.

You’ll want to get a coronavirus addendum in your contract

One of the most critical home buyer precautions to take if you’re closing on a house during the pandemic is the need to…

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, over 1 million people in Los Angeles Country have filed for unemployment. With the economy taking a hit that will likely require years to recover from, it seems like the natural effect would be that housing prices begin to drop. After all, during the 2008 recession, the median price of a home reached a 30 year low. 

But while LA and the country at large have seen a big dip in home sales, the prices have stayed the same. The median listing price of a Los Angeles single-family residence has actually gone up 3% since last month. How could this be?

2008 vs. 2020: Supply and Demand 

Housing prices reflect the balance of supply and demand. Just before the economic collapse in 2008, predatory mortgage lending drove up…

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