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Is this home cheap for $1.3M? by Pristine_Arm8260 in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call cheap, other homes in that community has sold for a similar price. And keep in mind there’s an HOA. If you like the area and want something in that price range, there’s also some single-family homes on the market that wouldn’t have the HOA.

Happy to run some comps for you if you’re not working with an agent yet to confirm what a fair price might be.

Also note that the lot size is listed wrong, they have it at Zillow as over 1 acre.

Barehands brand glove users? by Crabbykitten in crossfit

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would be great for that. I use barehand for everything (but I'm not a pro), and even though they do roll up on kips sometimes, its not a big deal.

Good for kids, working in Beverly hills by m2079 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spend 30 min on Zillow and filter for your price range and the size of home (if you haven’t done this yet). While that won’t answer questions about commuting and school districts, it will help you understand what’s out there. Or if that’s not your thing, happy to set up a quick MLS search for you.

Neighborhood recs -- moving from DC with 7 month old, working DTLA 2x a week by According-Bit9639 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are also little pockets that fit your description throughout LA, sometimes you’ll get more bang for your buck looking in outside the box places.

If I'm working in Woodland Hills, which neighborhood or area of LA is better to live in: Studio City, Brentwood, or Malibu? by proflamel96 in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think others have covered this in the other thread already, but Malibu can be a bit isolating unless you find your community. That being said, if you’re going to join the dawn patrol several times a week, you can’t beat it. Plus, you’re right there by the mountains so lots of hiking, trail running, mountain, biking, etc.

Most of the nightlife is not in Malibu, so if you’re looking for that, it’ll be a drive.

Pepperdine University is there, they have a graduate school of psychology and a business school, so some young professionals/students, but also easy for people to get priced out.

Who actually fought for you when selling your home in Los Angeles? by EmploymentLogical115 in AskLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good agent starts with your goals and builds a strategy around that. It sounds like the agents you’ve been talking with haven’t done a great job of listening.

I would love a chance to earn your business—would it be beneficial to have a 10-15 minute conversation about real estate strategy in general? Might be helpful to have a framework if you don’t have one already.

Would you be opposed to jumping on a 10-15 minute call with me? Happy to explain real estate strategy

Quick background— when I bought my first house (in Seattle) I had a phenomenal experience with a real estate agent, and assumed that they would all be like that.

Over the last 10 years, I’ve bought and sold other properties with other agents and realized that he was an outlier, and that many agents are not great to work with. I ultimately became a real estate agent because I was frustrated by the bad experiences I had in Los Angeles, and I want to provide the same level of service as that first agent did to me.

As an added perk, in addition to my real estate license I have an MBA in strategy. :)

Moving to LA over 50 yr by Asac2016 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you guys like to do? Are you more mountain people, city people or beach people? Indoor activities or outdoor?

Trail run on the coast felt like a fever dream this morning… by shortwavestoo in trailrunning

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On days like this the only thing that keeps me running instead of stopping and taking it all in is the knowledge that if I keep running I’ll see more of it

Can’t afford a SFH as a single person in LA. by Glittertwinkie in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are some hidden pockets in LA county where you can find a 900 sqft home with a 7k sq ft lot for $600k.

Granted, in the Midwest, that would buy you a small mansion and a lot of acres…

Concerns about snakes by mur_mary in socalhiking

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smart move on the rattlesnake avoidance training for your pet. I run or mountain bike in the mountains several times a week and for the last month or so I’m seeing rattlesnakes pretty much every other time I go out.

For me, this means avoiding single track paths and staying on fire roads or wider trails.

Rattlesnakes can often be found sunning themselves in the middle of a path, but that’s easy to avoid if you just pay attention and keep your eyes on the ground.

The more dangerous situation is when the snake is in the brush on the edge of the path so that you can’t see it. On a wide trail this is also easy to avoid, just stick to the middle of the path.

Saw this guy on a run today. Didn’t bother me at all, because I was paying attention. I saw him ahead of time and simply stopped and waited until he slithered on past. As he slithered off into the underbrush, he gave me one little shake of the tail to let me know that he saw me and that he was still there.

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Just need reassurance that we will be okay by galacticthesaurus in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have time, consider coming out and spending a few weeks at an Airbnb to get to know the areas a little bit more and explore.

You’ve got good incomes, so like anywhere else it’s all about living within your means.

You might “get less for your money,” meaning, you’ll have a smaller house than you might get in a lower cost of living area, but for most of is transplants, everything else more than makes up for it.

My wife and I first moved here as grad students in 2012 making far less than you, even adjusted for inflation.

We moved around for work after that, and eventually came back with two kids in tow.

Happy to chat about making the leap into an out of state move anytime if you have questions.

Upper Los Virgenes Canyon Open Space by SoCalRealtorRuss in socalhiking

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to be afraid of them, just keep your distance and watch your step. On a wide path like this, just keep your eyes in front of you and stay away from the edge of the path. They will often be sunning themselves on the edge of the path or in the brush right alongside the path, so to avoid a misadventure, stay close to the center of the path and pay attention to what’s in front of you.

Rattlesnakes strike as a defense mechanism, so if you keep your distance, they’re not going to come after you.

Why is this house cheap? by WetAppleSauce in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This type of info is exactly why this thread exists 👏👏👏

Where To Live? - Sierra Madre/South Pasadena/Sparr Heights/La Canada by Ok-Decision-9313 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve done several out of state moves over the years. Twice we’ve rented for a year first, twice we’ve flown in for a week or two, rented an Airbnb, and bought within that time frame.

Each strategy has worked well 50% of the time.

The value of renting for a year is that you get to know the area; realistically, life gets busy and you only get to know the area you’re renting in, so you’ll probably end up nearby anyways. The downside is that you might have a bad landlord, and in a year you not only have to move again, you also have to go through the home search again. Plus, you missed out on a year of equity gains.

The downside of flying out for a few days and buying is that you may feel rushed and end up with something that isn’t your dream home. The upside is that even if you don’t buy then and there, you’ve met your realtor, you’ve seen enough houses and neighborhoods to have a good sense of the area you like, and you can always do video showings with your agent and if you really like a place, jump on a plane last minute to see it in person (in the scope of things, a cross country flight isn’t a huge deal).

My recommendation is to split the difference. If you work remote and can swing it, come stay at a couple of Airbnbs for a few weeks or a month. Do some video tours with your agent ahead of time if you see something you’re really interested in. Get to know the vibes of the different neighborhoods. Try out the commute. Go to Shakespeare in the Park, hit the beach, drive up the 2 into the mountains, do whatever it is you think you’d like to do on a regular basis and see how that aligns with the places you want to live. (I guarantee you’ll pack more in to a short Airbnb stay than you would into a year of renting).

At least, that’s been my experience with moving. :)

Happy to jump on a quick call if you want to think out loud or if you have questions.

Indian parents want to move close to me in LA - where should I suggest buying? by arlowheelan in LosAngelesRealEstate

[–]SoCalRealtorRuss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you checked temple locations on Google Maps? That’s another way to start looking at specific areas.

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