Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
2/13/2026
See Affordability Visual for Los Angeles/Long Beach Metro Area
12/03/2025
Los Angeles County Single Family and Condo Market in October 2025
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| Market Update Data for LA County |
Single-Family Homes Prices for October 2025
The single-family market in Los Angeles County showed mixed but generally stable performance in October 2025:
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New Listings: Down 5.2%, indicating slightly reduced seller activity.
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Pending Sales: Fell 15.3%, reflecting softer buyer demand.
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Closed Sales: Up 4.5%, suggesting that previously delayed transactions may have closed.
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Days on Market: Increased from 33 to 40 days (+21.2%), signaling slower market pace.
Pricing:
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Median Sales Price: Essentially flat at $999,942 (+0.1%).
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Average Sales Price: Increased 5.3%, reaching $1.47M, pointing to strength at higher price tiers.
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Percent of List Price Received: Slightly lower at 99.7%.
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Inventory: Nearly unchanged (down 0.5%), maintaining a 3.7-month supply.
Year-to-Date: Prices remain higher than 2024 levels, with median price up 4.6%, but sales volume remains nearly flat.
Townhomes & Condominiums
The condo and townhouse segment showed increased supply but weakening demand:
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New Listings: Up 11.5%, providing more options for buyers.
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Pending Sales: Down 18.0%, highlighting a significant drop in buyer activity.
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Closed Sales: Nearly flat, slipping 0.6%.
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Days on Market: Lengthened from 41 to 50 days (+22%), showing slower absorption.
Pricing:
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Median Sales Price: Declined 2.7% to $675,000.
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Average Sales Price: Down 2.7%, though YTD average price is up 3.2%, suggesting recent softness following earlier strength.
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Percent of List Price Received: Slightly weaker at 99.0%.
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Inventory: Rose sharply by 18.8%, pushing months of supply to 5.4, indicating a more favorable environment for buyers.
Year-to-Date: Both pending and closed sales remain below 2024 levels, accompanied by modest price softening.
Overall Market Takeaways for Los Angeles County
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Single-family homes are holding value, though market activity has slowed.
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Condos/townhomes are experiencing rising inventory and declining prices, shifting negotiating leverage toward buyers.
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Longer days on market across both segments indicate a less competitive environment compared to 2024.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
8/01/2025
June Sales Information for Long Beach and Los Angeles County
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| Long Beach June Market |
This year-to-date, published every month in the third week, shows county/city market information. In this case, the screenshot is narrowed to a few cities which include Long Beach single family housing.
The number of single family houses sold by the end of June in Long Beach came to 505 SFRs, which is 1% more volume than same time last year. The median price growth increased by 7%, and days on market was 23. Sales over list price was 47%, which is how many homes sold this year sold over list price.
The top line is the total number for Los Angeles County for the month of June.
This dashboard includes all counties in the state, and cities in each county -- it's available if you'd like to request the information. This is a California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) publication, and I can make it available to you on request.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
4/22/2025
Gorgeous Top Floor End Unit with Views in West Hollywood
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| View to Downtown L.A. |
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| Front Entry |
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| Living/Dining View |
Are you looking for the right place in the Los Angeles area in the right location?
This top floor, end unit, meticulously remodeled luxurious condo in West Hollywood offers three private decks (including a private rooftop deck with panoramic views) and is like nothing you will ever see! It is truly a one of a kind, rare piece of real estate that you can call home! This is an absolute dream spot—flooded with natural light and jaw-dropping views. The private rooftop and deck offers views of The Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park Observatory, Getty Center, and the Pacific Design Center! Not to mention the unbeatable location—amazing restaurants, shops, and even a farmers' market at Melrose Place. Truly a one-of-a-kind gem which also includes community pool and clubhouse, two parking places. This is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath, plus a loft, unit.
Are you considering this as your next potential haven, or are you just admiring the possibilities? Either way, it’s exciting. You owe it to yourself to see this one of a kind sanctuary. Please click on the link below for complete photos and information about the property, the area, and local market values.
If you are interested in this property, just contact me!
Go here for more information https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1932426d72883
#westhollywood #condo
Listing Broker: Y Realty. Listing marketed with permission of listing agent.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
4/02/2024
Long Beach Residential Market for February 2024
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| Long Beach February sales information |
For the Long Beach single family market, the months supply of inventory remains low, under 2 months. On a rolling basis over the last 12 months, closed sales are down 18+%, and both the median and average sales prices are up as much as 2.5%.
New SFR listings are down over 18%, and the average sales price, on a 12 month basis, rose to $1,038,606
It's a similar story for condos, with the average sales price over a 12 month period rising to $578,267. However, condos also have a somewhat higher months of inventory at 2.7 months, an increase of 42% compared to February of 2023. Condo are also receiving a somewhat lower amount from original list price than single family houses, at -1.5%. Which is not a huge difference from SFRs which are down only .5% from original list price. Still, there seems to be a somewhat greater demand for houses than condominiums in Long Beach.
Compare to all of Los Angeles County over the last 90 days where sales are down by 11%, and the total months of inventory is 8 months, an increase of 13%, compared to Long Beach at under 2 months. The current average sales price for the County as of January 24th is $1,024,684, a level that has remained stable over the last 12 months.
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| Los Angeles County SFR Market for the last 90 days |
If you are considering a sale of your home or condo, I am happy to provide an estimated selling price based on price within your immediate area. Please call, email or text me. And, go to my website to search properties to find out what's going on in your market.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
3/05/2024
January 2024 Market Report for Long Beach and Los Angeles County
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| LA County and Long Beach Housing Data, Jan. 2024 |
Median price for all of Los Angles County was $925,000, also an increase by 8%.
Look at other cities: Similar median price but far fewer sales, such as Hawthorne, West Covina,, Claremont and San Dimas.
So one of the things this chart shows is that Long Beach is more active than other cities: housing variety, larger city, range of prices.
Sales over list price: in Long Beach in January, 49% of sales were over list price, for Los Angeles County it was 39% of sales were over list price.
(This is an interactive chart, display is a screenshot only. I would be happy to forward the link upon request, it covers all counties and most cities in California.)
NOTE: The graph at the right shows average home price for Long Beach for February 2024 was $1,086,764, and increase of 11.1%; the median home price in February was $925,000, an increase of 5.7% (compare to January median price of $886,000).
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
11/21/2023
Rental Relief for Eligible Residential Landlords in Los Angeles County
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| Downtown Long Beach |
Are you an owner of residential 1-4 units in Los Angeles County? A program is now launched to assist landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and tenants who fell behind in their rents.
Landlords may begin applying in mid-December and multilingual support will be available. This program is offered through Los Angeles County Rent Relief and administered by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. The program will offer grants of up to $30,000 per unit to eligible landlords for expenses dating from April 1, 2022 to now.
More information is available at www.lacountyrentrelief.com.
If you would like market information on your rental units for potential selling value, please contact me via text, email or phone call!
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
11/07/2023
Long Beach Year-to-Date for Single Family Homes as of September 2023 (and LA County Information)
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| Year to Date Stats September 2024 |
Long Beach Market, September year to date:
- Existing home sales total 796 (down almost 30%)
- Monthly average of active listings total 94 (down over 26%)
- Active listings with reduced prices total 31.4%
Sales to list price is 100% with the median price of $900,000. There's still competition out there and at the same time sellers need to be realistic on pricing and offers for their local market.
As of 11/7/2023: there are 153 active listings of single family homes in Long Beach, with a median of 32 days on the market (yes, at this time of year timing is usually slower).
September Los Angeles County Inventory Report showing city prices and market information:
Contact me for your real estate needs!
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
10/10/2023
Annual Cost vs Value for Los Angeles Area Home Remodel - 2023 Report
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| Remodeled kitchen white counters |
The following information is provided by Zonda Media through "remodeling by JLC" magazine.
Garage Door Replacement - one of best returns on lowest cost: $4781 with 99.9% return
Steel Entry Door Replacement - $3859, 68%
Vinyl Siding Replacement - $16,321, 105%
HVAC Conversion, Electrification - $18,311, 103%
Minor Kitchen Remodel - $28,509, 88%
Midrange Major Kitchen Remodel - $82,391, 43%
Upscale Major Kitchen Remodel - $164,841, 30%
Bathroom Addition Midrange - $60,708, 30%
Bath Remodel Midrange - $26,342, 67%
Vinyl Window Replacement - $22,455, 67%
Go to remodeling by JLC for the complete report.
When a home is appraised for value by a licensed appraiser, comparisons to other nearby properties are made based on similar condition, upgrades and features.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
8/23/2023
California Property Tax Portability Calculator under Proposition 19
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| Craftsman bungalow home in Long Beach |
If you are contemplating selling in California and relocating, you may be able to save money on your property taxes if you are 55 years of age or older, severely disabled, OR whose home has been substantially damaged by wildfire or natural disaster. You may transfer the taxable value of the primary residence to a new replacement residence anywhere in the state, within two years of the sale, and up to three times, or as often as needed if your house was destroyed by fire.
The Property Tax Portability Calculator at the link below (courtesy of California Association of Realtors) estimates the
amount of annual property taxes that a home seller could save as a
result of porting their current property tax base to a new property
under California's Proposition 19. This measure was passed in November
2020 and became effective in 2021.
See C.A.R.'s Quick Guide for more information about Proposition 19.
Claims are made through your local County tax assessor's office. The link for information at Los Angeles County Assessor is here.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
5/09/2023
Snapshot of Single Family Home Market in Los Angeles County and Long Beach - March 2023
The Los Angeles County update for
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| Los Angeles County Market Update |
Median Price for Single Family home: $718,370
Home Sales are Down - 30%
Unsold Inventory - 2.2 Months down 22%
Median Time on Market - 19 days
Long Beach Market for March 2023
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| Long Beach Market Update |
Median Price for Single Family Home $916,000 - Increase over 2%
Home Sales are Down - 35%
Active Listings Down - 21%
Median Days on Market - 12 days
Sales to List Price - 100%
Active Listings w/ Reduced Prices - 30.4%
Overall, time on market continues to drop, and supply is tight as new listings decline from last year.
California's 50 of 51 counties experienced a sales drop compared to a year ago, with 35 counties dropping more than 30% in sales volume, with weather having a major impact. Median price statewide for March was $791,490, compared to the $851,130 median price for March of 2022. California Association of Realtors reports:
"California’s median home price grew for the first time in seven months in March, increasing 7.6 percent from February’s $735,480 to $791,490. March’s price also was lower on a year-over-year basis for the fifth consecutive month, declining 7.0 percent from the revised $851,130 recorded last March. With home prices rising more sharply than the normal seasonal pattern last year, the market could see larger year-over-year price drops as it moves through the spring home-buying season."
Even with interest rates higher than last year, prices locally in Long Beach remain strong, while inventory is low and buyers are still competing with each other. If you would like to get an estimate of value for your home, please contact me. Getting a home estimate is a good planning tool, even if you are not sure you're selling right away. While there are online estimates of value available, automated valuation systems do not select for certain property features, and may vary greatly with one another. Ask a professional.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
9/16/2022
August 2022 State and Los Angeles County Market Reports
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| Calif August sales and price report |
Statewide, California inventory reached highest level since 2019, but at 2.9 months of supply is still well under the norm of 6 months. Both time on market and median price of a single family home were up, making some sellers who only knew the previous pandemic market ask why it was taking "so long" to sell? Well, there's nothing wrong with being on the market 19 days before selling. It actually is good to give both buyers and sellers time to think about choice of property and for sellers to review an offer.
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| Los Angeles County Market Update |
For the County of Los Angeles, inventory in August was at 3.1 months, with the median price of a single family home at $854,960, a 1% increase from the prior month, and a 3% increase from one year prior. But total home sales in the County decreased over 29% from this time last year, although they increased about 1% from the previous month. Median time on market for the County was 16 days, a 77% increase from this time last year.
Interest rate volatility, and upward jumps, have had an impact for many buyers, and with conventional rates around or above the 6% level now, although still low by historical standards, will continue to impact buyers dependent on mortgage financing. From California Association of Realtors:
“It’s encouraging to see that August’s sales pace rebounded above an annualized 300,000 units sold,” said C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. “Although we do not expect a rapid bounce-back because the Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates to get inflation under control, the monthly increase in closed and pending sales suggests that the market may have already priced in most of the rate increases to date. Still, buyers will continue to grapple with rising costs of borrowing, which will keep home sales below the 350,000 annualized pace for the remainder of the year.”
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
2/16/2022
Los Angeles County Housing Market for January 2022
- Single family house median price is up 13.6% since January 2021.
- For 24 months there has been less than 4 months of housing supply, for the last year there's been less than 2 months supply, currently 1.2 months supply.
- January 2021 there were 7,862 houses, currently 5,215 houses on market (active listings).
- Days on market last January: 28 -- days on market; January 2022: 29 -- one day longer. (47 days in Jan. 2019).
- Average percent of original list price received this January was 102.7% (2.7% over list price).
- Number of showings per listing this January was 5.9-- last January it was 6.5 showings per listing.
- Of 3,139 SFR sales in Los Angeles County this January, 17% were all cash.
- Only 2% of the 3,139 sales were contingent upon buyer's sale of a home.
- Median list SFR price was $860,000--median closed price was $895,000 for this January.
- Buyers see on average of 10.1 houses before going into contract, but the median is 2 showings.
- (Data as taken from CRMLS)
- Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
11/01/2021
Average Selling Prices for Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Huntington Beach plus 4 Counties, October 2021
All these average prices are for single family homes for the month of October, 2021, based on data from CRMLS
Infosparks:
Graph also includes Riverside County. As the market moves increasingly towards the "luxury" market (home prices over $1,000,000), what will happen to average prices in the lower priced areas? Already San Bernardino has risen from an average price of about $350,000 in 2019 to over $500,000--the average home price for Los Angeles County as a whole exceeds the average for the entire local MLS system (CRMLS). Average days on market is well under 30 days for these figures.
$926,773 Avg Days on Market :20
$774,909 Avg Days on Market :14
$1,034,148 Avg Days on Market :15
$1,372,754 Avg Days on Market :18
$1,309,422 (4th highest average price in last 5 years, all in 2021)
$529,915 (2nd highest average price in last 5 years)
$1,518,637 (2nd highest average price in last 5 years)
For a market evaluation of your property (house, condo, multiple units), please contact me or go directly to my website for your own automated estimate delivered directly to your inbox.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
6/16/2021
May Housing Report for California
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| May 2021 Sales and Price Report |
The higher end of the market has surged:
"Robust demand of higher-priced properties contributed to the record-setting statewide median price. With million-dollar home sales surging more than 200 percent from May 2020, its market share is nearly double what it was a year ago when it was at 15.6 percent. More million-dollar properties were sold in the past couple of months than homes priced below $500,000."
Overall, the Southern California market grew by 33.1% increase in median price (surveyed from 90 California MLS systems) compared to May 2020. This was second only to the San Francisco Bay Area. The unsold inventory statewide still remains under 2 months supply (meaning it would take only 2 months to sell all properties at the current rate of sale--the traditional normal was 6 months before 2012). 49 out of 51 counties dipped more than 20 percent in the number of active listings compared to one year ago, however active listings were at the highest level in the last 6 months.
The 30-year mortgage interest rate was under 3% in May compared to 3.23 percent average in May, 2020.
The Los Angeles metro area median single family home price for May was $725,000, compared to $535,000 in May, 2020.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
4/08/2021
Housing Supply Stats for Los Angeles County, as of February 2021
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| LA County 2/21 Housing Supply |
This graphic for Los Angeles County quickly shows a 27% decrease in listings compared to February of 2020. This is a theme repeated over and over throughout other cities and the state. The top right bar graphs show in green where listings are this year compared to last year in red. Last year's Time Trend show the huge dip as the pandemic conditions were being dealt with, and then an increase above the line for 2021, but no where near the activity for 2020, shown in green bars.
The pricing on Active Listings demonstrates the under-$200,000 market is very slim, with approximately one-third of the market priced between $300,000-$750,000, another (approximately) one-third between $1.0 million to $1.5 million, and the remaining third priced over $2,000,000. All price ranges see a decrease in numbers of listings, but the largest deficit is in the lowest end of the market.
In the Home Price Interactive, the bottom right graph
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| Income vs. loan payment, LA County |
For a home valuation, please go to my website for an automated valuation, or contact me directly for a comparative market analysis.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
3/16/2021
2020 Single Family Review for Los Angeles County
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| LA County House Snapshot for 2020 |
If you would like a market evaluation for your home or condominium, please contact me. It's an ideal time to sell.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
8/21/2020
Infographics on Los Angeles and Orange County Housing Reports for July 2020
For Orange County, existing house sales were up in July from last year, but in Los Angeles County sales were down by about the same amount. In both counties, the number of active listings was down over 40% from last year. And in both counties the median price increased over 4% and 6% from July, 2019.
What is driving the upward price trend? Lower inventory and continuing buyer demand for homes.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
4/21/2020
Owning vs. Renting - What Is the Comparison?
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| House, Owning vs Renting, April 2020 Click to enlarge |
Let's say you're currently paying $2500/month in rent and you're thinking how nice it would be to own instead. Based on a single family home price of $500,000 (it could be less if you're looking at condos, but remember to include HOA fees), and a down payment of 10% ($50,000), you could come out ahead in the local market after 4 years. This is assuming a loan at around 3.63%, hazard insurance, home maintenance at .5% ($2500 annually), annual home appreciation of 2.5%, annual rent appreciation of 2.5%, and a gross household income of between $77,000-$165,000 where your tax savings might be about 22%.
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| Condo, Owning vs Renting, April 2020 |
These are samples of course, but based on standard Los Angeles County property tax rate of 1.25% (increases over time), and an HOA dues level which could be higher or lower depending on luxury vs basic HOA, and other factors. It's not guaranteed that the home growth rate will continue at it's present rate. It's intended to be an example so that a prospective buyer might think about his/her capability to buy.
Many people prefer to rent, but many people have incomes and savings which could allow them to buy and obtain home equity benefits and tax savings.
If you have a sample scenario you want to try, just contact me!
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
2/03/2020
2020 Cost vs. Value Report for Los Angeles Area--Or How Much Do You Recoup?
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| Kitchen remodel |
Another variation from year to year is what type of project brings the best return. On the national level, several years ago it was new garage doors, for 2020 manufactured stone veneer brought in the highest recoup at 96%, with garage doors still high at 94%. The lowest is upscale rendition of a master suite addition (once a very popular project) at 52%. Kitchen remodel is more profitable at the "minor remodel" level. Vinyl window replacement is almost at the upper 25% in replacement value.
For the Southern California/L.A. area, the highest individual project returns are minor kitchen remodel at 105% return ($26,000 cost); steel entry door replacement at 106% ($2000 cost); garage door replacement at 123% ($3800 cost); manufactured stone veneer at 130%; vinyl window replacement at 102% ($19,000 cost). Roofing replacement for asphalt shingle of $30,000 cost was recouped at 92%. But a metal roof replacement only received 79% of a $48,000 cost, which in a high fire zone might be more highly valued. The West Coast, interestingly, received the highest return on manufactured stone veneer (new item in this year's report) out of all the regions. Interestingly, bath projects ranked lower than the minor kitchen projects (does everyone already have a new bathroom?), in the Pacific Region. For definition of major and minor projects, just take a look the report at the link below.
For selling in the near term, just think of how to give your home exterior and interior appeal and how these projects might help you do that.
For the entire report, go to the 2020 report.
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | www.juliahuntsman.com | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996



























