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Tight Inventory & Entry Price Point: The plague of Los Angeles RE...

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Tight Inventory has been the plague of the greater Los Angeles Real Estate market for the past few years. In addition to tight inventory is also the high entry price point. The threshold to enter the Los Angeles Real Estate Market.Needless to say you have heard me complain about it via my comments or my blog posts. The second challenge has been the entry price point to purchase a home. This is actually just as difficult of an obstacle to overcome.

Many buyers are left behind and have hard choices to make. If they can not afford to buy a multi million dollar Single Family Residence in the specif area they want to live.

They only have two choices, one is to RENT the other is to buy a CONDOMINIUM. So with that said let's look at these numbers.

If you are considering buying a Condominium in Pacifi Palisades your inventory is very limited, hence you might want to consider the alternative Marina Del Rey. Needless to say you are still close to the ocean and you have a better selection to choose from.

As you can see even the entry price point is a bit easier to manage. Alternatively there is still Santa Monica as well as Venice to consider.

If you are considering living near or at the Beach reach out to me and I will help find your dream entry point into the greater Los Angeles Real Estate Market.

 

If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at310.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at  http://www.endrebarath.com.  I am a Pet Friendly Realtor and I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations

Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

But renting is pricy too. There is hardly anything you can find below 2k in Los Angeles. 

Jul 31, 2016 05:50 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Nice look at the market Endre. Tight markets have their challenges and take a buyer ready to move on the property quickly.

Jul 31, 2016 10:46 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Believe me, Endre Barath, Jr. this market condition is the same in San Diego County and I am seeing many Californians flocking to Florida for lots of home choices and favorable pricing.

Jul 31, 2016 10:49 PM
Bill Roberts

So that's your strategy Norm? Sandy talks to them here and sends them to you in Sarasota?


Bill Roberts

Aug 01, 2016 12:53 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. Not just L.A. but all of Southern California. We NEED more houses. Are you listening HOMEBUILDERS?

Bill Roberts

Aug 01, 2016 12:51 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

Bill Roberts Now you have figured out our nefarious plan to World domination !

Aug 01, 2016 09:26 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Endre, wow, what a dilemma if you've just been transferred to CA or taken a new job there. Especially if your future is uncertain. What to do? Those are some high entry point prices for most of us. Well, best to call you first. 

Aug 01, 2016 01:01 AM
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Hi Endre.  People move to North Carolina because they are priced out of ever owning a home in California!  That said, it's getting harder for first-time buyers here, too.

Aug 01, 2016 01:33 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Endre - All of my experience has been in our northern Colorado markets, so when I look at those numbers, I realize that I have no clue how people manage to own homes in those areas. That's a lot of money!

Aug 01, 2016 06:33 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Endre, Even here the entry price point is hard to deal with and our prices are significantly lower than your whole market area. Condo's maybe the best bet as you pointed out. 

Aug 01, 2016 07:46 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Inna Ivchenko  you make a great point Renting is very high which in turn creates a Domino Effect of not being able to save to buy....Endre

Aug 01, 2016 07:48 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debbie Reynolds  and they have to be prepared to lose a few before they get seasoned to buy one, Endre

Aug 01, 2016 07:49 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386  indeed and hence during the downturn of the Market there was a stronger outbound migration, now the numbers have reversed....Endre

p.s.I had to laugh at Bill Roberts  comment he figured you two out:))

Aug 01, 2016 07:51 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Your real estate market is not for the faint of heart Endre Barath, Jr. ...or the short of pocketbook!

Aug 01, 2016 01:11 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bill Roberts  very funny comment  about Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386  World Domination:)) you have a ways to go my friend, need to bring them to the Los Angeles Market to do that:))Endre

Aug 01, 2016 01:42 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905  lost a few Relocation Buyers, who chose not to relocate after the tour....then again I gained a few as well, Endre

Aug 01, 2016 03:48 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Endre, Yes buyers have to be ready to jump when a house hits the market and not delay in such a tight market.

At least there are options with condos to help those who need to be in the area.

Ah the struggles of wanting to live near the beach....  

All the best.

Aug 02, 2016 11:22 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Housing options has been an issue in Southern California for a very long time. Living with perfect weather all year long is expensive!

Aug 05, 2016 11:58 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dianne Goode  I am amazed how with such little income growth people can afford to buy a home, Endre

Aug 05, 2016 03:13 PM