Are You California Dreamin’? Fulfill Your Dreams of Moving to L.A. with These Blogs

Posted on March 14th, 2011 by Paulina Aguilera

Want to move down the street from a celebrity? Would you love to live just paces away from the Pacific? Ready to turn in your snow shovel for a plastic sand shovel? It may be time to pack it all in and relocate to sunny Southern California!

But first, you’ll need some help selling your home, exploring your options, and scoping out the neighborhoods the glamorous celebrities live in – if you have the multi-million dollar budget  for a next-door residence. The famous SoCal, L.A lifestyle is appealing not just for the ample amounts of sun, fine dining, and chic residents. It’s the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” and one of the top business centers in the international community. There’s always something new to check out in Los Angeles, whether it’s joining the throngs of fans at a red carpet premiere or taking in a meal at an up-and-coming macrobiotic restaurant downtown.

To help you find the perfect L.A. dream home, MovingCost.com has reviewed the best Los Angeles realty blogs on the net. Here are the bloggers that have the 411 and intimate knowledge of Southern California that will get you in the home and neighborhood you’ve been dreaming about.

Take Sunset (http://takesunset.com/)

Straight out of Hollywood Hills, Rob Kallick brings us everything we need to know about real estate in L.A.’s eastside. A sleek, no-nonsense presentation gives you a chance to truly appreciate the unique architecture in Los Angeles, which is probably why Rob chose a minimalist approach to his blog.

Take Sunset isn’t just a source for recently listed homes for sale; it’s also a fantastic guide to various Los Angeles neighborhoods. Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Eagle Rock, and Hollywood Hills are each broken down geographically for you, and include an in-depth look at the enclaves in the area. One of the biggest draws of living in East Los Angeles is all of the A-listers with homes there. Take Jennifer Aniston. Rob lets you sneak a peek inside of her newly remodeled home (estate is more like it), which is up for grabs for $42 million!

Palos Verdes Lifestyle (http://palosverdeslifestyle.com/)

At MovingCost.com, we learned what the Palos Verdes lifestyle is all about with Norma Toering’s blog. Norma posts dazzling pictures of the Palos Verdes community, which is just south and west of Los Angeles, right on the Pacific. Gently lapping waves, coastal California resorts, and incredible views of an oceanfront sunset are just the tip of the iceberg.

Not all realtors possess the people-oriented attitude that comes through in Norma’s posts. In an age of status updates and tweets, she laments the loss of the face-to-face connections people in the real estate business used to engage in. But aside from the thought-provoking commentary and breathtaking pictures of Southern California, Norma offers top-notch real estate updates and reliable advice to round out a solid Palos Verdes realty blog.

Pasadena Views Real Estate Team (http://www.pasadenaviews.com/)

Discover the delight of what moving to Pasadena means with the thorough information brought to you by the Pasadena Views Real Estate Team. Irina Netchaev, Ellie Viray, and Lila Marie Harb band together to create a formidable force in all things Pasadena real estate. Their intimate knowledge of Pasadena, just east and north of Los Angeles, is showcased brilliantly in this useful blog.

One of the best aspects of Pasadena Views is the 365 Things to Do in Pasadena updates. Every day, a new trendy restaurant, fun activity, or old establishment is featured, which shows us just how much there is to do in the city that hosts the Rose Bowl.  Of particular note is Day 300 – the Fargo Street Challenge. Could you ride a bike up and down a 32 degree hill 102 times? If you can, you just might break the current record.

San Fernando Valley Real Estate (http://www.sfvrealestate.blogspot.com/)

Covering the San Fernando Valley market is Judy Graff. Aside from searching for properties in the San Fernando area through her blog, Judy also provides up-to-the minute listings, some of which are highlighted here before they’re even posted in the MLS! That just goes to show you how well-connected she is in the San Fernando real estate community.

Judy’s expertise shines through in her posts, which mingle musings with the latest in real estate trends, homes for sale, and real estate news. Before you can even move to the scenic San Fernando Valley, you have to sell your house. Judy offers a key piece of advice for home sellers:

“… many buyers are completely financially stretched after purchasing and don’t have the time or money for fix-ups.  So if you’re thinking about selling your home, spending a little money … can go a long way. ”

You’ve read it before right here on MovingCost.com. Fix up your home if you want to pick up and move to California! Thanks for reminding us, Judy!

That about does it for our top picks in Los Angeles realty experts. Check in with L.A.’s realty gurus regularly to see the latest hot properties there, stay updated on changes in the market, and to find practical advice in all facets of the home buying and selling process. Once you finally settle on the ideal home for you, don’t forget to turn to MovingCost.com for all your moving needs!

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