Thursday, April 11, 2019

Market is Shifting, What to Do, What to Do? + Good DTLA Buys

I'm seeing this more and more--price drops. Some were way overpriced to begin with (some Sellers are still stuck in 2018) and some are just delusional thinking that Buyers don't know what's going on.

But does this mean that Sellers should jump ship? Well, that depends. Prices are still pretty high overall. If you wanted to sell in 2018 but didn't, maybe 2019 is the time to sell. After all, inventory is still very low, and you can still fetch prices higher than any year before last.

Should Sellers hold? If the rental market in your neighborhood is still hot (meaning less than 60 days on the market), and you're able to make some cash or at least break even on your costs by renting out, why now? Let someone else pay for your mortgage and expenses while you move on to possibly buying another property.

Which brings me to the fact that we are in an interesting place in the market where prices are shifting and buyers have more leverage than they did even 6 months ago. Look for deals. Look for properties sitting on the market for more than 60-70 days. Look for negotiation opportunities. Interest rates dropped again recently so take advantage. This is what investors do when the market begins to shift. Because who knows how long this shift will last.

Some very good DTLA buys right now:

Mura
629 Traction Ave #224 - Arts District (Red Hot area)

DETAILS: 1240sf, 2 + 2 with rare townhouse style floorplan and bonus 180+sf loft space and 2 parkings spaces! $819k or $660/sf. Building has a pool, gym, 24/7 security, BBQ, outdoor lounge. Super low HOAs of approx $550/mo.

WITHIN 3 BLOCKS OF: Little Tokyo, Hauser Wirth, Grow, Pie Hole, Wurstkuche, Woori Market, Shinola, Salt & Straw, Aliso Village, Inko Nito, Nightshade, Sci Arc, Gold Line, MOCA, Arts District Brewery, Umami, Philip Lim, Woo, Garey Building, Hammer & Spear & so much more.


Library Court
630 W. 6th St - Financial District 
DETAILS: 1180sf, 2 + 2 with open style living/kitchen and 2 parkings spaces! $685k or $580/sf. Building has an outdoor deck, gym, 24/7 security. Super low HOAs of approx $690/mo.

WITHIN 5 BLOCKS OF: Nomad, The Bloc, Pershing Square, Metro Red Line, Fig & 7th, Bottega Louie, Little Sister, Whole Foods, Ralphs, Jewelry District, Wilshire Grand, Target, Nordstrom Rack, Equinox Gym, Philz, Tom George, Fundamental, and more!

Eastern Columbia
849 S. Broadway #M04 - Historic Core

DETAILS: 1500sf, open style bed/living/kitchen flex space, 1 bathroom and 1 parking space. $950k or $633/sf. Building has a rooftop pool, deck, gym, 24/7 security. Mills Act tax savings. HOAs approx $1058/mo.

WITHIN 3 BLOCKS OF: Ace Hotel, Museum Building, Upcoming Apple Store, Mykita, ACNE, Whole Foods, APC, Little Monster, West Elm, Proper Hotel, IL Cafe, Cliftons, Freehand Hotel, Shake Shack, La Tropezienne, Terroni, Wood Spoon, Lala's, Orpheum, United Artists Theater, DTLA Ramen, Shibumi, Soul Cycle & more.

Elleven
1111 S. Grand #404 - South Park
DETAILS: 1030sf, open style bed/living/kitchen flex space, 1 bathroom and 1 parking space. $583k or $566/sf. Building has a pool, deck, BBQ, gym, 24/7 security. HOAs approx $734/mo.

WITHIN 5 BLOCKS OF: Whole Foods, Staples Center, LA Live, Hotel Figueroa, The Bloc, Restaurant Row, Fig & 7th, Fashion District, Broken Spanish, Expo Line, Ralphs, Starbucks, Prank, Barcito, Cow Cafe, CVS, and more.