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Keller Williams RED Day 2010 giving back to Santa Monica community

by WestsideSantaMonicaRealEstateGuru April 19, 2010

I am happy to say I work with a great company who gives back to the community.  If you are able to donate some food to support our cause, please let us know.

In connection with RED Day, Keller Williams Santa Monica & Pacific Palisades are holding a food drive to support the Westside Food Bank [...]

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March 2010 Stats for Santa Monica Homes for Sale

by WestsideSantaMonicaRealEstateGuru April 6, 2010

Last Month’s Santa Monica homes for sale stats show some interesting activity.  1 in 3 homes sold last month and almost half are pending while still, very little inventory exists on the market.  This data is for all of Santa Monica, including the luxury market North and South of Montana.  If you are interested in [...]

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FOSP April Calendar for Santa Monica

by SM mom March 27, 2010

From our Friends of Sunset Park:
Calendar for April
March 27 to April 11 — “A Wrinkle in Time,” based on the children’s book
by Madeleine L’Engle – Morgan-Wixson Theatre – 2627 Pico -
Saturdays at 2 PM, Sundays at 11 AM
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March 29 — Resource Recovery Center – Public Meeting to update the community -
City staff and the consultant [...]

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Santa Monica Sunset Park Fixers – And an Opportunity for the right homeowner

by WestsideSantaMonicaRealEstateGuru March 20, 2010

I smell opportunity.  Whenever I see homes like these two, I know that someone with an ounce of smarts and know-how can turn these traditional Sunset Park homes into a gem.  Real estate for sale in Santa Monica can have all sorts of flavors – and these two need some love to bring them to [...]

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Santa Monica Canyon Broker’s Caravan Jems for the week of March 14, 2010

by WestsideSantaMonicaRealEstateGuru March 17, 2010

I love Tuesdays.  I get to go and look at anywhere from 15 to 20 Santa Monica homes and condos for sale.  Even with such little inventory compared to last year, there’s plenty to see in 3 hours.  This Santa Monica Canyon listing really caught my eye mostly because of the opportunity it offers to [...]

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Santa Monica Feburary Real Estate Statistics

by WestsideSantaMonicaRealEstateGuru March 7, 2010

While keeping in mind February only has 28 days this year, the monthly stats for real estate sold and for sale in Santa Monica is pretty low.  Take a look at these numbers from the Multiple Listing Service:

So only 12 homes sold last month.  With 29 active, the market activity is off from last year.  [...]

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7 Cool Free things to do with kids in Santa Monica

by SM mom November 30, 2009

Before I became a Santa Monica real estate agent, I was a stay at home dad for four glorious years with an infant and a toddler and was always looking for fun things to do that didn’t cost anything, or at the very least a minimal amount of money.  And given the nature of the [...]

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Blogging 101 – how to rank on Google

by SM mom November 25, 2009

The blog is all about Santa Monica (and the real estate here) but if you want to contribute and you want your article to stand out and be seen by Google and the search engines, follow these simple rules: First, you need to know what search term/keywords you want to be found under.
1.  Use your [...]

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Santa Monica Homes for Sale Hits an Interesting Turn

by WestsideDB October 5, 2009

If you’ve been paying any attention to real estate trends of late, you know that it’s as Yogi Berra said, “The future ain’t what it used to be”.  Indeed, this economic turn of events has taken everyone by surprise and given us cause for introspection and an opportunity to change direction.  I know so many [...]

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Buy Local – October 3rd is the day you celebrate saving money

by WestsideDB September 28, 2009

Not only is October 3rd my birthday, but it’s Super Saturday in Santa Monica where a week long sustainability drive and a part of the Buy Local campaign is underway.  Bring in a canvas bag or even mention Buy Local to over 40 businesses, and you will receive free stuff and discounts. Its the people’s [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Santa Monica Home

by WestsideDB September 14, 2009

Hey everyone – I created this whitepaper for anyone interested in buying a house in Santa Monica – actually, the principals can be applied to anywhere in California.  If you know someone who can use this pdf, please forward it on.
Just register over there on the right with your email for an immediate download.
An excerpt:
The [...]

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Santa Monica August Condo Stats

by WestsideDB September 12, 2009

I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile now – Condos for sale in Santa Monica are among some of the most amazing pieces of property on the Westside.  Not only do homeowners get the benefit of excellent schools, ocean breezes, a sustainable city, you get the benefit of not having to cut the grass!  [...]

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Santa Monica single family home sales for August

by WestsideDB September 1, 2009

Yep.  Today’s the first of September.  Once again, we look back on the real estate activity for homes in Santa Monica.  Check out this market analysis (pulled from my MLS search – let me know if you want something more specific to a zip code or area) but for ease of seeing the macro of [...]

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Condo Stats for Santa Monica real estate July, 2009

by WestsideDB August 4, 2009

Here’s another interesting story – look at the active vs sold.  They are practically even.  Granted, a lot of expireds and withdrawns, but you can see that inventory is moving and people are still buying and selling in this fabulous city of ours.
Have a question about your condo?  Or thinking of buying one?  Let us [...]

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July’s Santa Monica Stats for Homes for Sale

by WestsideDB August 4, 2009

Hmmmm, interesting.  Only 21 active listings in all of Santa Monica, yet 16 sold in July.  While I find these stats great for Santa Monica real estate as a whole, when you look at specific neighborhoods, you can get a different picture altogether.  If you are concerned about the value of your home, click here [...]

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Santa Monica Sunset Park For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Fixer

by WestsideDB July 20, 2009

Another great opportunity for someone who wants to buy in Sunset Park and isn’t afraid of doing a little work.  This home has been in the family for decades and they are now selling.  Here are the bullet points:
3 bedrooms
3 baths
2300 sq ft approx
9500 sq ft lot approx
Fireplace, detached garage, detached cottage, dining and living [...]

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June Condo Stats for Santa Monica Real Estate

by WestsideDB July 6, 2009

While inventory has been decreasing over the past few months, Santa Monica condos for sale are still selling.
46 active units for sale
22 in backup
16 pending
37 SOLD
Its important to note that the sold units took just over two months to close escrow, while the expired listings were pushing four months on the market.
Also, the cheapest unit [...]

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June Home Stats for Santa Monica Real Estate

by WestsideDB July 6, 2009

37 active
7 in backup positions
12 pending
21 sold
Not a lot of activity in the single family market for Santa Monica.  Only 21 homes sold in June with an average price per foot sold at $824.45 a foot.  Inventory took a bit longer to sell than the condo market with an average of 72 days on the [...]

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About SamoLive!

by WestsideDB June 12, 2009

Principals: I love blogging about real estate and helping people with their real estate needs.  I also happen to be an environmentalist, social media strategist, father, lifestyle enthusiast, Santa Monica resident, and the type of person who likes to share.
I believe that no matter what you do for a living, you can contribute [...]

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