As Los Angeles Real Estate Cools, Some U.S. Housing Markets Turn Ugly

Five days after the L.A. Loft Blog reported significant drops in condo prices around Downtown, Forbes has released a list of ugliest market areas.  The report pays attention to problems such as upside-down homes with negative equity, decreasing value and too many days on market. States leading the way in real estate ugliness include: IL, …

When is the best time to buy?

For Downtown L.A. condos and lofts in Los Angeles, the best time to buy to get the best deal is October through December. This is because there are fewer buyers to compete against during the winter months, giving the buyer more leverage to negotiate a lower price. Humans have the same kind of dormant winter instinct …