by Mark Rogo | Apr 17, 2016 | 2016 Blogs by Mark Rogo
My Friends, It’s an election year, a time when most Americans are concerned about the direction of the country and prefer to put off major decisions until after the election, such as buying or selling a home. It is in our nature to protect our biggest asset during...
by Mark Rogo | Feb 17, 2016 | 2016 Blogs by Mark Rogo
This past year was another banner year for real estate, the agents and the investors. While most of the country wallowed in indecision, there was no such animal around when it came to west side real estate. Beverly Hills to the ocean once again proved to be an...
by Mark Rogo | Dec 15, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
It’s that time of year for reflection and to count our blessings. Best of all, it’s the perfect time to look forward with optimism to 2016, a year promising all of the normal entertainment associated with a presidential campaign year. Our year in real estate is over,...
by Mark Rogo | Sep 9, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
The community of Westwood is a small suburban neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, nestled in between Bel Air, Beverly Hills and Brentwood. Long considered the poor step child of these three hugely affluent communities, it still remains one of the most sought...
by Mark Rogo | Aug 10, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
The real estate market has become so tight, that “pocket” listings are again appearing as a viable option for Buyers. They gained their name from the practice many years ago of unscrupulous agents who would take a signed listing agreement and metaphorically stick it...
by Mark Rogo | Jun 2, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
For a decade, I have been focused on the increasingly large gap between the upper 5% and the rest of society. Our middle class is quickly merging with the lower class into one under privileged class of Americans, and the accelerated pace in recent years only...
by Mark Rogo | Mar 15, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
This will be an informative night. If you currently own a luxury condominium on the Wilshire Corridor or in Century City, or are considering downsizing to one in the future, don’t miss this special presentation. Three nationally renowned economists will be sharing...
by Mark Rogo | Jan 22, 2015 | 2015 Blogs by Mark Rogo
The year 2014 is under our belt, and the year 2015 is well underway, promising to be another brutal year on Buyers and stellular year for the Sellers. Numbers are in and the story is the same; Sellers got richer, prices went higher, Days on Market shortened and $/sq...
by Mark Rogo | Oct 23, 2014 | 2014 Blogs by Mark Rogo
Last month we look at the overall concept of investing in income properties. Today we are going to examine actual data and look at the three approaches I use to evaluate the potential value of an income property. I decided to run some figures and quantify in numbers...
by Mark Rogo | Oct 10, 2014 | 2014 Blogs by Mark Rogo
How many of us have wondered about the pitiful 1% returns we get on our bank accounts, and have thought that there must be other forms of investment with higher returns commensurate with their higher risk level? Even though bonds and munies are available, the returns...
by Mark Rogo | Jun 15, 2014 | 2014 Blogs by Mark Rogo
Let’s skip talk on real estate. Instead, I have a much more pressing issue that goes to the heart of what we stand for, what we believe in, how we live our lives and if we’ll be alive to see the New Year. Of course, I’m talking about major league baseball. Most of you...
by Mark Rogo | Apr 23, 2014 | 2014 Blogs by Mark Rogo
The first quarter statistics for 2014 from The MLS continue to verify something we already know; it’s still a strong Seller’s market, the Buyers have fewer choices from a lower level of listings, and the trend will continue but not at this pace. The Wilshire...
