Silicon Beach News

Jan. 19, 2017

The 2017 Housing Market in Silicon Beach

Every year the housing market changes. In the last decade we have seen very high highs, and very low lows. But it is predicted that the 2017 housing market will even out, creating a steady amount of inventory and demand in the upcoming year. Below are some of the …

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Jan. 12, 2017

The Top New Gadgets of 2017

 

Every January, the Consumer Electronics Show comes to Las Vegas, bringing with it a long list of technologically savvy but not always useful gadgets. Though many of the gadgets were smarter version of fitness watches, there were still some gadgets as the CES that we’re looking forward …

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Jan. 5, 2017

What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Silicon Beach Homebuyers?

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Out with the old and in with the new. New Years brings a fresh start to many aspects of our lives, but some of those new beginnings might not be for the best. In December of 2016, The Federal Reserve increased interest on mortgage rates …

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Nov. 9, 2016

The Expo Line: Santa Monica to Downtown LA

The new Expo Line connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles has created a 70% influx in the number of people commuting via metro. Now, commuters can avoid traffic and get from LA to Santa Monica in a little over 45 minutes. The 6.6-mile extension opened this past May …

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Oct. 20, 2016

Preparing for Earthquakes in Silicon Beach

There are many perks of living in Southern California; the constant sunshine, the warm weather, and the beautiful people. There is one downside to living in this gorgeous state, and that is the possibility for an earthquake. 

Earthquakes are fairly common in California. In the last week …

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Oct. 6, 2016

October's First Fridays on Abbot Kinney Boulevard

 

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It’s the first Friday of October and you know what that means: Abbot Kinney’s First Friday!

If you are one of the few who don’t know what “First Friday” is then read on because it’s something you don’t want to miss out on! …

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Sept. 27, 2016

What the LA Rams Relocation Means For the LA Real Estate Market

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It has been over 20 years since a NFL team has called Los Angeles home, and the hype over the new Rams Stadium in Inglewood is creating a development boom. 

The large parcel of land that was once Hollywood Park will soon …

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Aug. 19, 2016

Best Schools in Silicon Beach

 

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It’s almost that time of year again: back to school time! If you’re a parent you might be breathing a giant sigh of relief. Or you might be stressing about making …

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June 9, 2016

Is it Time to Sell in Silicon Beach?

 

Is it time to Sell in Silicon Beach?

It’s a sellers market, and we’re just all living in it.

“The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller’s market, filled with increasing home prices, relatively low inventory and fierce competition between buyers,” says Jonathan …

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April 29, 2016

The Perks of a Silicon Beach over Silicon Valley

Southern California is making waves and we aren’t talking about surfing. We are talking about the start up companies that are making Southern California home, and driving businesses out of San Francisco. 

There are so many reasons why startup and tech companies are moving from Silicon Valley to …

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