A clear guide to the most important home-inspection questions Los Angeles and Santa Monica buyers must ask, including costs, specialists, and common issues to watch for.

Preparing your Santa Monica home the right way can add thousands to your sale price and dramatically shorten days on market. This expert guide walks you through repairs, decluttering, staging, curb appeal, disclosures, and professional strategies to attract serious buyers and present your home at its highest value.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major tax relief and housing incentives for Los Angeles and Westside homeowners. From higher SALT deductions and mortgage insurance write-offs to new Medi-Cal home equity limits, this law reshapes how Californians plan for homeownership, investment, and long-term care.

Few places in Santa Monica command as much attention from homebuyers as the Franklin Elementary School District, especially the neighborhoods north of Montana Avenue. Centered around one of California’s top-rated public schools, this area combines exceptional education, walkable convenience, and timeless architecture. Buyers are drawn to leafy streets lined with Spanish, bungalow, and contemporary homes—all within blocks of Montana Avenue’s cafés and shops. Single-family homes in this district average around $4.8 million, while condos hover near $1.6 million, reflecting steady demand and limited supply. The “sweet spot” for buyers lies between $4.5 and $5.5 million for updated homes on 7,500-square-foot lots. Franklin Elementary’s prestige, strict attendance boundaries, and community character make this one of the most stable and competitive markets in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica’s 90405 market offers strong coastal demand and lasting value. Condos average $1.6M while single-family homes hover around $3.2M, reflecting steady growth in Ocean Park and Sunset Park.

Santa Monica 90404 shows balance and value. Condos hover near $1.1M with steady demand, while single-family homes remain scarce and sell quickly amid tight supply.

Santa Monica 90403 shows a balanced market: condos around $1.3 M favor buyers, while single-family homes near $5 M hold a seller’s edge. Learn how to position your property for success.

As of November 2025, Santa Monica’s 90402 real estate market shows steady strength. Condos hover near $2M, while single-family estates average over $7M, reflecting North of Montana’s luxury demand and balanced coastal growth.

Santa Monica 90401 housing market trends, including single-family homes and luxury condos near Ocean Avenue, the Third Street Promenade, and the Santa Monica Pier. See prices, days on market, and what’s moving now in Downtown Santa Monica real estate.

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Buying a duplex, triplex, or small multifamily property in Los Angeles can be a smart path to building wealth and steady rental income. This guide breaks down financing options, rent control rules, city compliance, and what to look for before removing contingencies plus key differences between 1–4 unit residential and 5+ unit commercial properties.

How did Measure GS and 2025 real estate activity reshape Santa Monica’s luxury home market? Santa Monica $8Million and more sales, supply, and pricing trends.

Santa Monica’s Measure GS transfer tax, introduced on March 1, 2023, reshaped the $8M+ income property market. Multifamily and multi-unit sales slowed sharply, prices per square foot dropped, and total market volume fell nearly 80%.

A complete Santa Monica condo market guide with pricing, buyer demand, and days on market by ZIP code. Includes key tips for both sellers and buyers.

Los Angeles’ Q2 2025 Commercial market shows higher vacancy, selective demand, and tighter financing. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know.

The 90018 multifamily market blends historic charm with investment potential. Explore actives, pendings, and solds, plus incentives and investor outlook for 2025.

The 90007 multifamily market around USC offers steady demand, value-add potential, and Opportunity Zone benefits. Here’s the latest on actives, pendings, solds, and investor outlook.

The 90016 multifamily market in Mid-City Los Angeles is attracting investors with steady rental demand and value-add potential. From duplexes and triplexes to larger apartment buildings, this area offers opportunities shaped by zoning, Metro access, and opportunity zones. Numbers matter, and we break down the data.

Discover the latest trends in the 90019 multifamily market, from duplex and triplex sales to larger apartment buildings. Learn what’s selling, what’s sitting, and how Opportunity Zone benefits can impact returns for both buyers and sellers.