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Neighborhood guides, market reports and plain answers about buying and selling in Los Feliz.Written by Brandon and Sarah Arlington of Rooster Homes.
Financing a Condo Purchase in Downtown LA: What Buyers Need to Know

Quick Answer: Condo financing differs from single-family financing because lenders evaluate the HOA and building itself, not just the buyer, reviewing factors like reserve funds, owner-occupancy ratios, and pending litigation. Getting pre-approved with a lender experienced in DTLA condo financing
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it slightly easier for well-qualified buyers to access financing,
Read MoreDon’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

While everyone’s situation is unique, your goal may be more doable than you realize. Plenty of people with student loans have been able to qualify for and buy a home. Let that reassure you that it is still possible, even as a first-time buyer. And just in case it’s helpful to know, the median studen
Read MoreNavigating FHA Approval: A Guide for First-Time Condo Buyers

Introduction: Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding complex terms like FHA approval for condominiums. In this guide, we'll break down what FHA approval means for condo buyers and provide step-by-step instructions o
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The numbers behind the posts
Every market post we write starts from the same monthly MLS pull.
213
homes sold in the last 12 months
92
homes for sale now
5.2
months of supply
From the September 2026 MLS pull for zip 90027.The full breakdown is in our monthly market update.
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Questions people ask us
Where do the market numbers on this blog come from?
We pull them each month from the MLS through our own site search for zip 90027. Every report shows the month it covers and the date we read it.
Which neighborhoods do your guides cover?
Los Feliz Hills, Los Feliz Estates, Los Feliz Village and Los Feliz Square. The Knolls and the Oaks. Franklin Hills, Laughlin Park and the Los Feliz Towers. We also have street guides for Hillhurst and Vermont.
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