The Guides
A Blog About LA Real Estate
Practical guides, honest market takes, and neighborhood breakdowns for buyers, sellers, and anyone trying to figure out where to land in Los Angeles.
Real-world advice from someone who lives here, works here, and has bought, sold, and renovated homes across the Valley.
Buying Los Angeles Real Estate From Abroad: A Guide for International and Remote Buyers
Buying property in Los Angeles while living abroad is completely possible, but the process requires more than viewing listings online.
Remote buyers need honest video showings, clear neighborhood context, careful inspections and someone local who can identify what the photographs do not show. Investment buyers also need to consider rental restrictions, HOA rules, insurance, property management and the true monthly cost of ownership.
Toluca Lake Real Estate : What Makes This Neighborhood Special?
Toluca Lake Street
Best Private Schools in Los Angeles and Where to Live Near Them
Los Angeles, private school sports / soccer pitch
Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Families
Los Angeles, Family Neighborhood
The Top Private Schools in the San Fernando Valley
Private school San Fernando Valley
Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Home in Studio City?
Pic of a Studio City Backyard
What Older LA Homes Usually Need in the First Two Years
Spanish Character Home Front Door in Los Angeles
Are Bidding Wars Still Happening? The Real Data
Picture of a staircase in the Hollywood Hills
What $2 Million Buys You in Different Valley Neighborhoods
A picture of an exterior, in a Valley Neighborhood
The Architectural DNA of the San Fernando Valley
Front Door of Architectural Home in San Fernando Valley
How to Buy a Home With an Unpermitted Addition Safely
Unpermitted ADU Los Angeles
Renovations homeowners wish they had made earlier
Couple renovating a Los Angeles Home
Studio City Schools: How They Influence Property Values
Carpenter School Studio City
Why Valley Village Has Become a Quiet Luxury Market
Valley Village luxury home
About Anj Catalano
Anj Catalano, Realtor - Studio City, CA
What Buyers Regret Most After Closing in Los Angeles
Front door of a modern home in Sherman Oaks
Studio City vs Sherman Oaks: Which Wins for Families?
Studio City Ventura Blvd vs Sherman Oaks Ventura Blvd
Do Pools Actually Add Value in Los Angeles?
Swimming pool home upgrade Los Angeles
The Real Cost of Owning a Pool in Los Angeles
Luxury home with a pool Sherman Oaks
