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Got $34 Billion? You Could Buy Santa Monica
If you wanted to buy up all of Santa Monica, you'd need $34 billion in your pocket, according to the Los Angeles County assessor.
Santa Monica Real Estate News
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Santa Monica Home Prices Rose 4 Percent
According to CoreLogic, the median price of a Los Angeles County home was $520,000 last month, up from $500,000 in December 2015.
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Santa Monica Rental Prices Highest in Nation
The city, along with the Westside, is becoming one of the priciest rental markets in the nation.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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Thanks to Prop. 13, Santa Monica's Property Tax Rate Among Lowest in State
Santa Monica residents pay an effective tax rate of 0.6 percent.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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What $10 Million Buys in Southern California (Photos)
Sure it’s a lot of money but this Santa Monica home is beachfront, with a huge expanse of white sand and an impeccable pedigree.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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How Much Has Your Home Value Changed Since 2004, Santa Monica?
A Washington Post analysis looks at housing prices before and after the financial collapse.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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Drop-Cloths Create New Trouble for Donald Sterling and Wife
A woman claimed she was injured when she slipped and fell on loose drop-cloths at a Santa Monica apartment building the couple owns.
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Iconic Loews Santa Monica Sold to Chinese Investment Group
The deal, reported at $6.5 billion, also included the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Makes Top 20 Most Expensive Zip Codes Nationwide
Forbes compiles median prices for properties nationwide per zip code. See how Santa Monica and other nearby cities fared in the top 100.
Liz Spear, Patch Staff
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Bad News for Those Seeking Affordable Homes
A UCLA economic forecast indicates construction won't be able to keep up with demand for new homes in California.
martin henderson, Patch Staff
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Local Housing About to Become Even More Unaffordable, Economists Warn
A UCLA forecast warns that supply can't keep up with demand, prompting a need for shifting policies for affordable housing.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Property Values Spike by 7.3 Percent
Overall, assessed value of properties in Los Angeles County jumped by 6.13, which means bigger sale prices and higher property taxes.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Frenetic LA County Home Sales Cool Off
The pace of home sales slowed in August as reduced affordability priced many out of the market.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Home Sales Soar, But Will It Last?
Pending home sales in California posted the strongest month increase in six years, but there may be signs of slowing down.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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As Sales Climb and Affordability Drops, SoCal Real Estate is Back to "Normal"
Sales are up by 13.5 percent and prices by 4.7 percent while affordability is down to 32 percent, which amounts to the historical "normal."
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Housing Affordability in LA County Plummets
Only 32 percent of the population can afford a home in LA County where the median price is $$440,620.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Refinancing? 3 Mortgages That Require Less Documentation
These are three mortgage loan programs that provide for less financial documentation and less financial scrutiny.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Home Sales Reach Pre-Recession Levels
The number of homes sold in Los Angeles County soared in June.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Katy Perry's Fight to Buy Convent Just Got Weirder
Nun claims her signature was forged on documents--by other nuns?
Patch Staff, Patch Staff
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LA Median Housing Price Climbs 10 Percent
Sales are picking up even as inventory remains tight and buyers struggle with affordability.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica Passes Tough Restrictions on Vacation Rentals
The City Council's decision will ban most short term rentals in Santa Monica.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Beautiful Estate on More Than 3 Acres in Santa Monica
Incredible Villa Ruchello in Santa Monica Canyon is for sale.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles Moves to Halt Mansionization in 20 Neighborhoods
Residents say the massive homes ruin the character of their neighborhoods.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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How Much Income Do You Need to Afford a Home in Southern California Cities?
Take a look at this eye-popping chart—see where you can, and cannot, afford a house.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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What Has 63.5 Bathrooms and Costs $205.5 Million? The 5 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in California
Looking to step up or just see how the 1 percenters live? Check out these big Golden State digs.
Dennis Robaugh, Patch Staff
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Home Prices Jump More than 12 Percent
Los Angeles County's median home price rose 12.2 percent year-over-year, but with price increases, sales are slowing.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Local Home Prices Continue to Rise
One county saw home sales decline in December.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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$70 Million Home Sets Record
The priciest home ever sold in Beverly Hills includes vodka and candy rooms along with $5,600 toilets and a case of Dom Perignon.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Median Price of LA Homes Rising
New data shows that home values in the county rose in October.
Matt Ford, Patch Staff
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The Long Awaited, Most Anticipated, Grand Opening in Years
Santa Monica Dirt by John Hathorn September 12, 2014
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Americans Think This Purchase Is the Best Investment – Why They're Wrong
Are you doing the right thing with your real estate investments?
Patch National Desk, Patch Staff
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Living Large in Smaller Homes
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Patch Staff, Patch Staff
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Homes Sales Decline in October Partly Because of Government Shutdown
Sales were down 2.7 percent from September and 11.1 from a year ago.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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Report: Rent Highest in Santa Monica
Rent is 6 percent higher now than it was before the recession.
Alexander Nguyen, Patch Staff
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Homes for Sale in Santa Monica This Week
Find homes for sale in Santa Monica on this page each week, from our partners at Zillow.
Diana Swartz, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale in Santa Monica This Week
Find homes for sale in Santa Monica on this page each week, from our partners at Zillow.
Kelly Hartog, Patch Staff
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Where Are the Homes Just Under $200,000?
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
John Ness, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale in Santa Monica This Week
Find homes for sale in Santa Monica on this page each week, from our partners at Zillow.
Kelly Hartog, Patch Staff
