"I read the news today oh boy..." If you are following the Financial news, you have been bombarded with numerous negative reports lately.  Stock prices are falling, crypto has dropped, and we are either already in or will soon be in a recession. This news is incredibly unsettling for all Americans, especially those on the market buying and selling a home. As a realtor, I've been assisting my clients with these concerns. Typically, the conversation begins with them asking, "Will the house I buy now drop in value due to the recession?" I don't have a crystal ball, so I lean on the resources ..read more

2022 Home Prices will keep rising at double digits   I’m Robert, and I’m a real estate agent here in Los Angeles. Clients often ask, “Are we still going to see home prices rise in 2022?” The short answer is YES! Many analysts forecast double-digit growth, while others believe it will be less. Check out an analysis of the issue below.   According to extensive research conducted by major financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, CoreLogic, and Freddie Mac, home values will increase in 2022.   As expected, these experts have differing opinions on the amount of appreciation for ..read more

Unique and Unusual Museums in Los Angeles    From odd to interesting, we share the top museums to visit for an nontraditional museum experience. Check out our list of Los Angeles's quirkiest museums!  MUSEUM OF JURASSIC TECHNOLOGY Don't be fooled by the name, as this museum does not include any dinosaur or prehistoric displays. David Wilson's Museum of Jurassic Technology presents a repository of curiosities, scientific wonders, and artistic miracles. The museum seeks to challenge what a museum should be with far-out oddities that are sure to pique your interest. HERITAG ..read more

Technology News NASA's Dart Spacecraft Set to Blast off and Deliberately Crash Into an Asteroid NASA's latest mission is likely to crash on impact, and for a good reason. The spacecraft, DART, stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test. DART serves as NASA's test run of a futuristic planetary defense system designed to shoot missiles into asteroids or space debis on a course to collide with Earth protecting the planet from impact. Scientists seek to understand and avoid what wiped out the dinosaurs millions of years ago. As proof of concept, DART will crash into Dimorphos, currently orbiting ..read more

Museum Exhibits to Check out this Winter Southern California offers a wealth of museums and art galleries to appeal to almost every taste and any age. Many museums and galleries have rotating and temporary displays to keep things fresh, and some have exciting seasonal exhibitions. If you're looking for somewhere fantastic to visit this winter, check out these awesome museum exhibits. LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA, attracts almost one million visitors each year. As the biggest art museum in the western U.S., it's home to a fascinating collection that spans diverse ..read more

The Best Local Charities for In-Person Volunteering | Out & about With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the time for giving back and giving thanks is here. What better way to do so than by helping our communities through volunteering. Read on to find out about some of the best local charities you can give back to this season! Hope of the Valley The Hope of the Valley charity addresses the issues of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Hope of the Valley strives to provide the 5 H’s: Hope, Hot Meals, Housing, Health Services, and Healing. Those volunteering to help can volunteer in a variety o ..read more

Best Pie Shops in Los Angeles What are you having for dessert after your Thanksgiving meal this Thursday? I thought I would suggest some of my favorite bakeries. So without further ado, here is a list of some of my favorite Los Angeles bakeries to pick up a pie for your friends and family for this Thanksgiving. I wish you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving as we all have something to be thankful for. THE PIE HOLE Location: Hollywood Not only do they bake the best pies in Hollywood, but they also do catering. And have several pie options to choose from, including my favorite from there ..read more

Weekend Events: Labor Day Weekend Edition Make the most of the unofficial end of Summer with our list of Labor Day weekend events around town! We have you covered for some weekend fun from Los Angeles to the coast and San Fernando to Conejo Valley. If you check out any of these events let me know! Have a Happy and Safe Long Labor Day Weekend! - Robert  LOS ANGELES   MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS When: Sept 3-5, 2021 Where: The Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood   What: When it comes to classic cinema, there’s no one comparable to John Williams. W ..read more

Moving to Los Angeles? Here are 50 tips along with a timeline to help you prepare for your move to Los Angeles! I'm Robert with Robert Mitchell Homes, and I have assisted numerous clients with their relocation to Los Angeles. And because I've also done it myself, I know it can be daunting. But I have good news…It will all be worth it once you start the next life Chapter here in beautiful Los Angeles.  In this blog, I will provide a checklist along with major milestones.  So let's get into it.   When you are about 8-10wks out from moving day, you should have already secured your ..read more

Are you thinking of selling your home but unsure if right now it's the right time? Look, there's a host of considerations, and we know the times right now feel uncertain. I'm Robert with Robert Mitchell homes. And our brokerage has access to the top market analysis. And we've been operating in Southern California for over 30 years. So I felt it would be helpful to share some of the analysis I've heard, and we can examine some of the market conditions and hopefully address concerns without a doubt. The number one hesitation I'm hearing from sellers before they put their home on the market is th ..read more